Land Transportation - Vehicle Maintenance and Restoration
Here you will learn some English words related to vehicle maintenance and restoration such as "breakdown", "paintwork", and "car wash."
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a situation in which something fails to work properly, especially because of a mechanical failure
(of a machine or vehicle) to stop working as a result of a malfunction
a loud, sudden explosion of unburned fuel in the engine or exhaust system
(of a vehicle or engine) to fail to ignite properly or skip a beat during operation
(of a vehicle or engine) to stop suddenly and unexpectedly, especially because of a lack of fuel or mechanical issues
a sudden and serious failure of a part or device, leading to immediate malfunction or stoppage
a small hole or tear in a tire caused by a sharp object
an extra tire kept in a vehicle for use in case one of the main tires becomes flat or damaged
a mechanic or someone who works on cars
to fix something that is damaged, broken, or not working properly
periodic maintenance of a car, machine, or equipment
a special road feature designed to stop trucks that have lost control due to brake failure or other reasons
a car that has been modified for high speed and performance
to raise a vehicle off the ground using a jack
a tool for loosening or tightening the nuts that hold a wheel in place on a car
the outer layer of paint applied to a surface, such as a vehicle or a building
the process of constructing, repairing, or restoring the exterior panels and structural components of a vehicle
to apply a new layer of paint to something that already has paint on it
the practice of changing the position of a vehicle's tires to ensure even wear and prolong their lifespan
the adjustment of the angles of the wheels to ensure they are perpendicular to the ground and parallel to each other
a place where vehicles are cleaned using water and cleaning products
to thoroughly clean or decorate something, paying attention to small or specific aspects
to clean and polish a car meticulously
a vehicle that is in poor condition, typically used for rough or off-road driving
an old car that is in poor condition and often unreliable
an old, dilapidated car in poor condition
an old, beat-up car that is not in good shape
a building or vehicle that has been badly damaged
the waste gases or air expelled from an engine, furnace, or other machinery
the remains of something that has been severely damaged or destroyed, especially after a disaster or accident
a location where various old, damaged items such as vehicles, machinery, and other items are collected, stored, and often sold for parts or recycled
a place where old or broken vehicles and machinery are kept and taken apart to sell the usable parts or recycle the materials
