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Ep. 36: Getting a Car WOF and Service
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Episode Ep. 36: Getting a Car WOF and Service
在本期节目中，我们将带大家来到修车厂（Mechanic）。在新西兰拥有车辆，每年或每半年都需要通过“WOF”（车辆安全检查）。如果车检没过（Failed），该如何应对？你将学习如何与修车师傅沟通，比如询问刹车片磨损（Worn brake pads）等常见故障，并要求提供维修报价（Quote）。
[00:09] Intro
Kia ora! Welcome back to the 'Kiwi English Booster'. This is Episode 36. Today we are visiting the mechanic. If you own a car in New Zealand, you have to get a regular Warrant of Fitness, or WOF. Before we dive in, <begging>if you enjoy the show, please give us a thumbs up and leave a comment. Your support is my biggest motivation to keep making these episodes! Now, let's see how to handle things if your car fails the test. Let's listen to the conversation.
[00:45] Conversation
Mechanic: Hi there. We've finished looking at your car, but unfortunately, it failed its WOF.
Car Owner: Oh no, really? What’s the issue?
Mechanic: Your front brake pads are completely worn out, and you have a bald tyre on the back left.
Car Owner: Right. Can you fix it here? And could you give me a quote for the repairs?
Mechanic: Yeah, absolutely. We can replace the brake pads and fit a new tyre. The quote is about three hundred bucks including labour.
Car Owner: Okay, that sounds fair. Please go ahead and fix it.
Mechanic: Sweet as. We'll have it sorted by this afternoon.
[01:31] Explains
That was a very practical conversation! Let's break down some vocabulary. First, Mechanic. Spelled M-E-C-H-A-N-I-C. This is the person or the garage that repairs cars and issues your WOF. Second, Fail a WOF. Spelled F-A-I-L. If your car doesn't pass the safety inspection, you fail the WOF and must fix the issues before you can drive it legally. Third, Worn brake pads. Spelled W-O-R-N, space, B-R-A-K-E, space, P-A-D-S. This means your brakes are too thin and need replacing. Finally, Quote. Spelled Q-U-O-T-E. This is an estimated price for the repairs before you agree to have the work done. Now let's hear how it sounds in a real environment with a natural, faster pace.
[02:27] Conversation copy
Mechanic: Hi there. We've finished looking at your car, but unfortunately, it failed its WOF.
Car Owner: Oh no, really? What’s the issue?
Mechanic: Your front brake pads are completely worn out, and you have a bald tyre on the back left.
Car Owner: Right. Can you fix it here? And could you give me a quote for the repairs?
Mechanic: Yeah, absolutely. We can replace the brake pads and fit a new tyre. The quote is about three hundred bucks including labour.
Car Owner: Okay, that sounds fair. Please go ahead and fix it.
Mechanic: Sweet as. We'll have it sorted by this afternoon.
[03:05] End
Awesome! Passing a WOF can be stressful, but knowing the right words makes dealing with the mechanic much easier. Thanks for tuning in to the Kiwi English Booster. Catch you later!
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