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At the car wash in English (beginner)

Beginner English for at the car wash. Key line: “Hi, I'd like a basic wash, please.”

Full script

Lin
Hi, I'd like a basic wash, please.
Them
Sure. Do you want the inside, too?
Lin
Yes, and please skip the wax.
Them
No problem. Any mud on the seats?
Lin
Just a little. My dog rides there.
Them
Got it. Your dog likes car trips?
Lin
Yes. He loves clean cars more than me.
Them
Then this wash is really for him.

Key phrases

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

Basic
✓ I'd like a basic wash, please.

Polite way to ask for the basic service

Common for services; I'd like is more polite

Inside
✓ Do you want the inside, too?

Asking if interior cleaning is wanted

inside here = the car interior

Wax
✓ Please skip the wax.

Asking them not to add wax

skip = do not include this

Mud
✓ Any mud on the seats?

Quick check about mud on the seats

Any...? = quick check

Quick answers

Basic: what to say in English

Say “I'd like a basic wash, please.” — polite way to ask for the basic service. Common for services; I'd like is more polite.

Inside: what to say in English

Say “Do you want the inside, too?” — asking if interior cleaning is wanted. inside here = the car interior.

Wax: what to say in English

Say “Please skip the wax.” — asking them not to add wax. skip = do not include this.

Mud: what to say in English

Say “Any mud on the seats?” — quick check about mud on the seats. Any...? = quick check.

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