Landtransport - Fahrzeugwartung und -restaurierung

a situation in which something fails to work properly, especially because of a mechanical failure

Zusammenbruch

(of a machine or vehicle) to stop working as a result of a malfunction

eine Panne haben

a loud, sudden explosion of unburned fuel in the engine or exhaust system

Rückschlag, Knall

(of a vehicle or engine) to fail to ignite properly or skip a beat during operation

nicht zünden, schiefgehen

(of a vehicle or engine) to stop suddenly and unexpectedly, especially because of a lack of fuel or mechanical issues

absterben, plötzlich anhalten

a sudden and serious failure of a part or device, leading to immediate malfunction or stoppage

Platzen, Defekt

a small hole or tear in a tire caused by a sharp object

Durchstich, Panne

an extra tire kept in a vehicle for use in case one of the main tires becomes flat or damaged

Ersatzrad, Reserverad

a mechanic or someone who works on cars

Mechaniker, Autoschrauber

to fix something that is damaged, broken, or not working properly

reparieren

the routine act of inspection and maintenance of a machine or vehicle in order to keep it working

Ser­vice

a special road feature designed to stop trucks that have lost control due to brake failure or other reasons

Notrampa für Lastwagen, Flucht-Rampe für Lastwagen

a car that has been modified for high speed and performance

Tuning-Auto, Hot Rod

a mechanical device for lifting heavy objects or vehicles

Wagenheber, Jack

to raise a vehicle off the ground using a jack

anheben, hochheben

a tool for loosening or tightening the nuts that hold a wheel in place on a car

Radschlüssel, Kreuzschlüssel

the outer layer of paint applied to a surface, such as a vehicle or a building

Lackierung, Farbelack

the process of constructing, repairing, or restoring the exterior panels and structural components of a vehicle

Karosserie, Karosseriearbeiten

to apply a new layer of paint to something that already has paint on it

neu lackieren, überlackieren

the practice of changing the position of a vehicle's tires to ensure even wear and prolong their lifespan

Reifenwechsel, Reifenumstellung

the adjustment of the angles of the wheels to ensure they are perpendicular to the ground and parallel to each other

Radverstellung, Radeinstellung

a place where vehicles are cleaned using water and cleaning products

Autowäsche, Auto-Waschstraße

to thoroughly clean or decorate something, paying attention to small or specific aspects

detaillieren, gründlich reinigen

to clean and polish a car meticulously

Autos putzen, Auto polieren

a vehicle that is in poor condition, typically used for rough or off-road driving

Schrottauto, alter Wagen

an old car that is in poor condition and often unreliable

Schrotthaufen, alter Wagen

an old, dilapidated car in poor condition

Schrotthaufen, alte Karre

an old, beat-up car that is not in good shape

Schrotthaufen, Blechschaden

a badly damaged building, ship, car, etc.

Wrack, Ruine

the waste gases or air expelled from an engine, furnace, or other machinery

Abgas, Auspuff

the remains of something that has been severely damaged or destroyed, especially after a disaster or accident

Wrack, Trümmer

a location where various old, damaged items such as vehicles, machinery, and other items are collected, stored, and often sold for parts or recycled

Schrottplatz, Autoverwertung

a place where old or broken vehicles and machinery are kept and taken apart to sell the usable parts or recycle the materials

Schrottplatz, Autoverwertung

a tire of a car, bike, etc. that has been deflated

Platten, fehlerhafter Reifen