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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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breakdown
[noun]

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

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

Ex: The broke down in the middle of mowing the lawn .
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backfire
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a loud, sudden explosion of unburned fuel in the engine or exhaust system

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

Ex: While I was driving home yesterday , the engine misfiring continuously .
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to stall
[Verb]

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

Ex: If you do n't maintain it properly , your motorcycle stall more frequently .
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blowout
[noun]

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

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puncture
[noun]

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

Ex: They rotated the tires regularly to inspect punctures.
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an extra tire kept in a vehicle for use in case one of the main tires becomes flat or damaged

Ex: He stored an emergency kit with tools and a flashlight near spare tire in the trunk .
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a mechanic or someone who works on cars

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

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

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hot rod
[noun]

a car that has been modified for high speed and performance

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to raise a vehicle off the ground using a jack

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

Ex: After getting a flat tire , Jack used lug wrench to change the wheel .
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paintwork
[noun]

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

Ex: The boatpaintwork had to be redone after exposure to saltwater caused it to fade .
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bodywork
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the process of constructing, repairing, or restoring the exterior panels and structural components of a vehicle

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

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

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

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car wash
[noun]

a place where vehicles are cleaned using water and cleaning products

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to detail
[Verb]

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

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to valet
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to clean and polish a car meticulously

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beater
[noun]

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

Ex: Despite its age , beater still managed to chug along on their camping trips .
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clunker
[noun]

an old car that is in poor condition and often unreliable

Ex: Despite its age , clunker held sentimental value for him because it was his first car .
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jalopy
[noun]

an old, dilapidated car in poor condition

Ex: They restored jalopy to its former glory with new paint and upholstery .
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junker
[noun]

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

Ex: junker finally gave out and had to be towed away for scrap metal .
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exhaust
[noun]

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

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wreckage
[noun]

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

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

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

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flat tire
[noun]

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

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