car repair

collocation in English

meaningsofcarandrepair

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car
noun[C]
uk
/kɑːr/us
/kɑːr/
a road vehicle with an engine, four wheels, and seats for a small number ...
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repair
noun[C or U]
uk
/rɪˈpeər/us
/rɪˈper/
the act of fixing something that is broken ...
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(Definition ofcarandrepairfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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I am told that one has acarrepairshop and another runs a few supermarkets.
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Unfortunately, both the building industry andcarrepairworkshops are notoriously difficult to monitor, not least because of low trade union membership.
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They carry with them unpleasant memories of hours wasted and heavycarrepaircharges.
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It may be a garage which is originally used for light repairs, or light engineering, but which later turns into acarrepairbusiness.
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The scheme has been likened to going to a garage for a particular type ofcarrepair.
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There is also the example of the smallcarrepairbusiness under the railway arches.
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They have enough difficulty already making ends meet without additionalcarrepaircharges.
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Their main business iscarrepair, but if there is an opportunity to salvage parts, they will.
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The village also hosts a secondhand car dealer, acarrepairgarage/secondhand car dealership and a picture framers.
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In addition, one can find here small firms focusing oncarrepair, carpentry and the refurbishment of fire extinguishers.
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He remained for 20 years with this company, working in the railroadcarrepairshops.
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Then, with a group of immigrants, he set up an oldcarrepairshop.
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The village has some services, such as a primary school and acarrepairshop.
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Its lyrics usecarrepairas an analogy for songwriting.
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There arecarrepairworkshops but otherwise little industry.
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By 1900, it was a major transfer yard andcarrepaircenter for the railways.
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The company was also active in related areas, such ascarrepair, as well as sales and engineering of agricultural equipment and machinery.
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To this end the charity has access to a local engineering workshop, a dress making unit, a woodwork shop, and acarrepairbay.
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Today the site is acarrepairgarage.
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Carnation also providescarrepairand service for all brands of cars, as well as car detailing services and products.
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