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PhrasesAt the Petrol StationC'e un autolavaggio automatico?
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C'e un autolavaggio automatico?

Is there an automatic car wash?

Pronunciation

au-to-la-VAG-gio — five syllables, stress on fourth

When to use it

When you want to wash your car while filling up.

What it means

'Autolavaggio' is the Italian word for car wash. Most Italian petrol stations have at least one automated tunnel wash.

Variations

Quanto costa il lavaggio automatico?

How much does the automatic wash cost?

Asking about cost

Il lavaggio include la cera?

Does the wash include wax?

Asking about wax option

Posso restare in macchina durante il lavaggio?

Can I stay in the car during the wash?

Asking about tunnel protocol

Mini Dialogue

C'e un autolavaggio automatico? — Si, e in fondo al cortile. Ci sono tre programmi: base, completo e con cera. Da 6 a 12 euro.

Is there an automatic car wash? — Yes, it is at the far end of the forecourt. There are three programmes: basic, full, and with wax. From 6 to 12 euros.

Cultural Note

Italian petrol station car washes often use tokens (gettoni) purchased inside the shop. Some newer ones accept cards directly at the tunnel entrance.