Lin SaysYour English-speaking buddy 中文 Start free
EverydayIntermediate

At the car wash in English

Everyday English for at the car wash. Key line: “Could I get an outside wash and a quick vacuum, please?”

Full script

Lin
Could I get an outside wash and a quick vacuum, please?
Them
Sure. Do you want the inside windows done too?
Lin
Yes, please. A bird really went all in today.
Them
Then I'd add the spray. It helps with stubborn spots.
Lin
Sounds good. About how long will it take?
Them
Around fifteen minutes, unless your bird brings friends back.
Lin
Perfect. I'll wait here and hope it forgives me.
Them
Deal. If it returns, I'll say you're already paying rent.

Key phrases

The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.

Choose services
✓ Could I get an outside wash and a quick vacuum, please?

Polite way to ask for these services.

Could I get… = natural when ordering

Inside windows
✓ Do you want the inside windows done too?

Ask about the inside windows too.

done too = added as well

Ask duration
✓ How long will it take?

Ask about the time needed.

Useful for many situations

Wait here
✓ I'll wait here.

Say you will stay and wait.

Also: I'll come back

Quick answers

Choose services: what to say in English

Say “Could I get an outside wash and a quick vacuum, please?” — polite way to ask for these services. Could I get… = natural when ordering.

Inside windows: what to say in English

Say “Do you want the inside windows done too?” — ask about the inside windows too. done too = added as well.

Ask duration: what to say in English

Say “How long will it take?” — ask about the time needed. Useful for many situations.

Wait here: what to say in English

Say “I'll wait here.” — say you will stay and wait. Also: I'll come back.

Next: At the car washAll scenes