vehicle service

[ˈviːɪkəl ˈsɜːrvɪs]
nounpl: vehicle services
serviço de veículo
1. The maintenance, repair, or inspection of a motor vehicle to ensure it operates safely and efficiently
I need to take my car for a vehicle service next month.
Preciso levar meu carro para um serviço de veículo no próximo mês.
2. A commercial establishment or facility that performs maintenance and repairs on vehicles
The vehicle service at the dealership is very reliable.
O serviço de veículo na concessionária é muito confiável.
3. A scheduled maintenance appointment or routine checkup for a vehicle
My vehicle service is due this week according to the maintenance schedule.
Meu serviço de veículo está vencido esta semana de acordo com o cronograma de manutenção.
In Brazil, regular vehicle service is increasingly important due to traffic conditions and climate factors that accelerate vehicle wear. The term 'revisão' is particularly common in São Paulo, referring to scheduled maintenance intervals. In the USA, vehicle service is a standard industry, with dealerships and independent mechanics competing for business. Regular servicing is often tied to vehicle warranty terms and resale value.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
car maintenancevehicle maintenanceauto servicecar servicevehicle repairservicing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
serviço de veículo
Most common and formal usage
General Brazilian
manutenção de carro
Alternative term emphasizing maintenance aspect
São Paulo
revisão
Commonly used for scheduled maintenance checkup
Rio de Janeiro
conserto de carro
More informal, emphasizes repair aspect
Portugal
serviço de manutenção de veículo
More formal and comprehensive term used in Portugal

Related Words

mechanicgaragemaintenanceinspectionrepairtune-updealershipwarranty

Related Idioms & Phrases

take a car for service
due for service
schedule a service
authorized vehicle service
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →