Automotive Repair Terms

verb to take apart or disassemble something

• The workers were instructed to dismantle the machinery for maintenance purposes.
• We need to take apart this old bookshelf and dismantle it.
• Let's break down this old computer and dismantle it for parts.
• The detective was able to dismantle the suspect's alibi during questioning.

noun a period of time devoted to a particular task or activity

verb to repair or improve something

adjective in good physical condition

adverb in a satisfactory or acceptable manner

• The contractor will fix up the old building before selling it.
• I need to fix up my room before guests come over.
• I'm going to fix up my car this weekend.
• She needs to fix up her attitude if she wants to keep her friends.

noun a word that functions as the name of a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

adverb a word that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or other adverb

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

• It took great effort to pry loose the ancient artifact from its resting place.
• I had to really work to pry loose that stubborn screw from the wall.
• I had to use all my strength to pry that thing loose.
• It's hard to pry loose the truth from someone who is determined to keep it hidden.

noun a person employed to provide a service, especially in a technical or mechanical capacity

• The serviceman arrived promptly to fix the issue with the air conditioning unit.
• I heard the serviceman is coming tomorrow to look at the leaky faucet.
• The serviceman is a pro at fixing stuff around the house.
• The serviceman of the team always comes through in clutch situations.

noun a low-melting alloy, typically tin and lead, used for joining less fusible metals

• The technician used a soldering iron to solder the components onto the circuit board.
• I need to solder these wires together to fix the connection.
• Hey, can you help me solder this thing real quick?
• His words seemed to solder together the broken pieces of our friendship.

noun a slang term for an electrician or someone who works with electrical systems

• The sparkie arrived to fix the electrical wiring in the building.
• Hey, have you seen the sparkie around? I need him to check the lights in my room.
• I heard that sparkie is really good at what he does.
• Her presence was like a sparkie in the room, lighting up everyone's mood.

noun A person who assesses or makes adjustments, especially insurance claims or mechanical devices.

• The insurance adjuster will assess the damage to your property and determine the appropriate coverage.
• I had to meet with the adjuster to go over the details of the car accident.
• The adjuster said my claim was 'on fleek' and would be processed quickly.
• Sometimes life throws unexpected challenges at us, and we have to be our own adjuster to adapt and overcome.