【2016-11-04，五】ESL Podcast 1257 – Repairing Damage to an Auto Body

If your car is in an accident, you may need to get it fixed. Learn how to talk about it in English in this episode. Tags: Transportation Audio Index: Slow dialog: 1:23 Explanations: 3:32 Fast dialog: 16:02 Miles: It’s something, isn’t it? Yuki: Yeah, it’s something all right. Where did you get this heap? Miles: My uncle sold it to me. This car has been sitting in his garage for years and he finally said I could have it for a good price. I need some auto body work done on it. There’s a little damage and I want to make it look good again. Yuki: A little damage?! The bumpers are falling off and the frame is bent. Was this car in an accident? I’m worried about its structural integrity. Miles: It was in a small accident, but none of these cosmetic things affects how it runs. Yuki: I mean there are dents and dings everywhere, and paint scratches so deep you might need to get a whole new paint job. Miles: I’m sure you can work your magic on it and make it look new again. Yuki: Wait a second. There’s rust all over the undercarriage. Miles: When do you think you can have it ready for me to pick up? Yuki: It’s ready now. Miles: Now? Yuki: Yes, this car is ready for you to pick up and take to a salvage yard! Script by Dr. Lucy Tse