Car Rental & Driving

1. Quisiera alquilar un coche por X días.

   I'd like to rent a car for X days.

   Usage

   Use at a car rental counter to state how many days

   Grammar Note

   "Quisiera" is the polite form of "querer" (I would like)

2. ¿Qué incluye el precio del alquiler?

   What's included in the rental price?

   Usage

   Checking what is covered in the rental fee

   Grammar Note

   "¿Qué incluye…?" asks what is included

3. ¿Tiene GPS y transmisión automática?

   Does it have GPS and automatic transmission?

   Usage

   Asking about specific features before renting

   Grammar Note

   "¿Tiene…?" asks if something has a specific feature

4. ¿Cuáles son las opciones de seguro?

   What are the insurance options?

   Usage

   Asking about insurance plans and coverage

   Grammar Note

   "¿Cuáles son…?" is used to ask about multiple options

5. ¿Tengo que devolver el coche con el depósito lleno?

   Should I return it with a full tank?

   Usage

   Checking the fuel policy before driving off

   Grammar Note

   "¿Tengo que…?" expresses obligation: "do I have to…?"

6. ¿Hay un límite de kilómetros?

   Is there a mileage limit?

   Usage

   Checking mileage limits before signing the contract

   Grammar Note

   "¿Hay…?" is the existential question "is there / are there…?"

7. Quiero informar de un arañazo en el coche.

   I'd like to report a scratch on the car.

   Usage

   Reporting pre-existing damage when returning the car

   Grammar Note

   "Quiero + infinitive" expresses intention

8. ¿Dónde está la gasolinera más cercana?

   Where is the nearest gas station?

   Usage

   When low on fuel or needing to refill before return

   Grammar Note

   "más cercana" is the superlative of "cerca" (nearest)

9. ¿Puedo cruzar la frontera con este coche?

   Can I take this car across the border?

   Usage

   Checking cross-border driving permissions before a trip

   Grammar Note

   "¿Puedo…?" asks for permission

10. Me ha parado la policía de tráfico. ¿Qué debo hacer?

    I've been stopped by traffic police — what should I do?

    Usage

    Used when pulled over by traffic police abroad

    Grammar Note

    "¿Qué debo hacer?" = "What should I do?" using "deber"

11. ¿Hay peajes en esta ruta?

    Are there toll roads on this route?

    Usage

    Checking for tolls before a long drive

    Grammar Note

    "¿Hay…?" is used to ask about existence

12. ¿Cuáles son las normas de aparcamiento aquí?

    What are the parking rules here?

    Usage

    Checking local parking restrictions before leaving the car

    Grammar Note

    "¿Cuáles son…?" asks about multiple rules or items

13. El coche no arranca.

    The car won't start.

    Usage

    Reporting a car that won't start to rental company or roadside assistance

    Grammar Note

    "no arranca" is the negated present tense of "arrancar"

14. Me gustaría devolver el coche antes de lo previsto.

    I'd like to return the car early.

    Usage

    Used when plans change and you need to return the car sooner

    Grammar Note

    "Me gustaría…" is a polite conditional expressing desire

15. ¿Tienen silla para niños disponible?

    Do you have a child seat available?

    Usage

    Checking child seat availability when traveling with young children

    Grammar Note

    "¿Tienen…?" is the plural "you" form addressing the company

16. ¿Tienen coches eléctricos o híbridos?

    Do you have an electric or hybrid car?

    Usage

    Asking about eco-friendly rental options

    Grammar Note

    "¿Tienen…?" uses the ustedes (plural you) form

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