8/14 Talk about when you take your car in for repairs.

I regularly take my car into the service center for check-ups.

ex> I had to take my car into the service center after an accident.

They are trustworthy as they specialize in my car.

* trustworthy: 믿을 수 있는

ex> We have established a trustworthy relationship.

I recently had to get some repairs done on the outside.

* get some repairs done: 수리를 받다

ex> I spent a lot of money to get some repairs done.

I had gotten into a small fender bender and cracked my bumper.

* crack one’s bumper: 범퍼가 깨지다

ex> Fortunately, I only cracked my bumper and there was no more damage.

One of my headlights went out.

ex> The lights went out, and I couldn't see anything.

<Speaking Tips>

I cracked my rear bumper.

I scratched my fender yesterday.

I have a dent on my back door.

@ My car is in the shop.  차가 정비소에 있어.

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1. My mother asked me to take her car into the service center.

2. It’s good to a have trustworthy friend.

3. It took me a week to get some repairs done.

4. I got scared because the lights went out.

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