Phrase set

Cars and Tuning in Spanish

Compact Spanish phrases for car parts, repairs, tires, paperwork, legal modifications, tuning choices, and test drives.

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Car Parts
Engine Sound
Maintenance
Tires and Wheels
Paperwork
Tuning and Test Drive

Car Parts

01
El parachoques tiene un golpe.

The bumper has a dent.
02
Quiero cambiar los faros.

I want to change the headlights.
03
El alerón está bien fijado.

The spoiler is firmly attached.
04
La rejilla encaja sin cortar.

The grille fits without cutting.
05
Los retrovisores funcionan correctamente.

The mirrors work correctly.
06
El capó no cierra bien.

The hood does not close well.
07
Falta una moldura lateral.

A side trim piece is missing.

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Engine Sound

08
El motor suena redondo.

The engine sounds smooth.
09
Escucho un ruido metálico.

I hear a metallic noise.
10
El escape está demasiado alto.

The exhaust is too loud.
11
El ralentí es inestable.

The idle is unstable.
12
La vibración viene de atrás.

The vibration comes from the back.
13
Revisa la correa, por favor.

Check the belt, please.
14
El turbo tarda en responder.

The turbo is slow to respond.

Maintenance

15
Hace falta cambiar el aceite.

The oil needs changing.
16
Las pastillas están gastadas.

The brake pads are worn.
17
El filtro está sucio.

The filter is dirty.
18
La batería perdió carga.

The battery lost charge.
19
Revisa los niveles hoy.

Check the levels today.
20
El taller puede verlo mañana.

The workshop can look at it tomorrow.
21
Pide presupuesto antes.

Ask for an estimate first.

Tires and Wheels

22
La rueda pierde aire.

The tire is losing air.
23
Necesito alinear la dirección.

I need to align the steering.
24
Estos neumáticos agarran mejor.

These tires grip better.
25
La llanta está rayada.

The rim is scratched.
26
Comprueba la presión.

Check the pressure.
27
Cambiaremos las ruedas delanteras.

We will change the front wheels.
28
El coche vibra al frenar.

The car vibrates when braking.

Paperwork

29
¿La reforma está homologada?

Is the modification approved?
30
Tengo la ficha técnica.

I have the technical sheet.
31
Falta pasar la inspección.

The inspection still needs to be done.
32
El seguro cubre la modificación.

The insurance covers the modification.
33
Guarda la factura del taller.

Keep the workshop invoice.
34
No quiero multas.

I do not want fines.
35
Debe ser legal en carretera.

It must be legal on the road.

Tuning and Test Drive

36
Quiero una suspensión más firme.

I want firmer suspension.
37
La altura queda dentro del límite.

The height stays within the limit.
38
Probemos el coche despacio.

Let us test the car slowly.
39
La dirección se siente precisa.

The steering feels precise.
40
Frena mejor que antes.

It brakes better than before.
41
No toques la centralita.

Do not touch the ECU.
42
Me gusta este ajuste.

I like this setting.

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