faulty repairs

[ˈfɔːlti rɪˈpɛrz]
noun phrase
reparos defeituosos
1. repairs that are defective, inadequate, or fail to properly fix the original problem
The car experienced faulty repairs that caused the engine to fail again within a month.
O carro sofreu reparos defeituosos que causaram a falha do motor novamente dentro de um mês.
2. work performed to fix something that does not meet quality standards or specifications
The customer complained about the faulty repairs done by the technician.
O cliente reclamou dos reparos defeituosos feitos pelo técnico.
In Brazil, consumer protection laws (Código de Defesa do Consumidor) take faulty repairs seriously, and customers have the right to demand proper repairs or refunds. This phrase is commonly used in consumer complaints and warranty disputes. In the USA, the concept is heavily regulated by state consumer protection agencies and warranty laws.
NYC Slang
botched job
Synonyms / Sinônimos
defective repairspoor repairsinadequate repairsshoddy repairsbotched repairs
Antonyms / Antônimos
quality repairsproper repairsprofessional repairsexcellent repairs

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reparos defeituosos
most common and formal usage
General Brazilian
consertos com defeito
alternative common phrase using 'consertos'
Rio de Janeiro
reparos com problemas
colloquial variant
São Paulo
serviço de reparo ruim
emphasizes poor quality of service
Portugal
reparações defeituosas
uses 'reparações' instead of 'reparos'

Related Words

warranty claimmaintenancedefectrefurbishmentrestorationworkmanship

Related Idioms & Phrases

a band-aid solution
to patch something up badly
work that won't hold up
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