An auto mechanic (automotive technician in most of North America, car
mechanic in British English and motor mechanic in Australian English) is a
mechanic with a variety of automobile makes or either in a specific area or in a
specific make of automobile. In repairing cars, their main role is to diagnose the
problem accurately and quickly.
They often have to quote prices for their customers before commencing work or after partial
disassembly for inspection. Their job may involve the repair of a specific part or the replacement
of one or more parts as assemblies.
Basic vehicle maintenance is a fundamental part of a mechanic's work in modern industrialized
countries while in others they are only consulted when a vehicle is already showing signs of
malfunction. Preventative maintenance is also a fundamental part of a mechanic's job, but this is
not possible in the case of vehicles that are not regularly maintained by a mechanic. One
misunderstood aspect of preventative maintenance is scheduled replacement of various parts,
which occurs before failure to avoid far more expensive damage. Because this means that parts
are replaced before any problem is observed, many vehicle owners will not understand why the
expense is necessary.
With the rapid advancement in technology, the mechanic's job has evolved from purely
mechanical, to include electronic technology. Because vehicles today possess complex computer
and electronic systems, mechanics need to have a broader base of knowledge than in the past.
Due to the increasingly labyrinthine nature of the technology that is now
incorporated into automobiles, most automobile dealerships and
independent workshops now provide sophisticated diagnostic computers
to each technician, without which they would be unable to diagnose or
repair a vehicle. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auto_mechanic
Now complete the sentences with
one of the following words.
Read the text and say if the statements are TRUE
or FALSE. correct the false sentences. Bonnet / headlight / tire / fog-lamp /windscreen
wiper / boot / number plate / steering wheel /
a) A car mechanic has the same name everywhere. ____ bumper /
a) As it was raining a lot we had to turn on the
b) He always performs the same task. ____
_________________________.
c) One of his/her tasks is to diagnose the problem. ____ b) We arrived late because we had a flat ________
d) Car mechanics have to inform the client of the c) Put your luggage inside the ____________!
price of the repair. ____ d) I think you should switch on the _____________
because we can’t see the road. It’s too foggy.
e) Basic vehicle maintenance is done by other
e) When the car mechanic arrived, he had to open the
professinals. ____ __________________ to find out why the car engine
f) Sometimes they have to replace some parts of the wasn’t functioning.
car. ____ f) The police officer introduced the
______________________________ of the car in the
g) The mechanic’s job has remained the same for many
computer to find out who was the owner.
decades. ____ g) When I saw the other car coming in my direction, I
h) Thanks to computers, mechanics only need to know turned the _____________________ to the right to
a lot about cars. ____ avoid the crash.
h) If it is dark, you have to switch on the
i) Computers are being used to help the mechanic to
___________________________.
diagnose the problem with the car. ____ i) When I was backing into a parking space today, I ended
up hitting the _____________________ of another car.
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Match the numbers with the words on the right.
____ cigarette lighter
____ accelerator
____ ignition
9 ____ brake
____ dashboard
____ clutch
____ gear lever
____ glove compartment
____ sun visor
____ speedometer
____ vanity mirror
____ rear-view mirror
____ steering wheel
____ parking lights
20
19
18 ____door handle
21
16 ____ roof
17
22 ____ bumper
15
____ radiator
23 ____ fog light
____ headlight
____tyre / tire
____door
____ battery
____ trade mark
____ engine
30 27 25
31 29 28
26 24 ____ windshield / windscreen
34 ____ bonnet / hood
33 ____ license plate / numberplate
32
____ radiator grille
____ fender / mudguard
36
____ boot / trunk
35 ____ hub cap
____ seat belt
Name: _____________________________________ Class: _______ N. : _____ ____ mirror
Teacher: ___________________ ____ seat
____ windshield wiper
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