These phrases will enable you to make arrangements to hire a car and ask how to operate it.
| I'd like to hire a car |
| how long for? |
| for how many days? |
| for … |
| one day |
| two days |
| a week |
| how much does it cost? |
| £40 a day with unlimited mileage |
| what type of car do you want — manual or automatic? |
| has this car got …? |
| air conditioning |
| central locking |
| a CD player |
| child locks |
| could I see your driving licence? |
| you have to bring it back with a full tank |
| it has to be returned by 2pm on Saturday |
| remember to drive on the … |
| left |
| right |
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Motoring |
Travelling by taxi
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Operating the car
| does it take petrol or diesel? |
| is it manual or automatic? |
| I'll show you the controls |
| where are the …? |
| lights |
| indicators |
| windscreen wipers |
| how do you open the …? |
| petrol tank (US English: gas tank) |
| boot (US English: trunk) |
| bonnet (US English: hood) |
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Motoring |
Travelling by taxi
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