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39 [trīsdesmit deviņi] Auto avārija

Where is the next gas station	Kur ir tuvākā benzīna uzpildes stacija?
I have a flat tyre / tire (am.).	Manai mašīnai ir caura riepa.
Can you change the tyre / tire (am.)	Vai Jūs varat apmainīt riteni?
I need a few litres / liters (am.) of diesel.	Man ir nepieciešami pāris litri dīzeļdegvielas.
I have no more petrol / gas (am.).	Man vairs nav benzīna.
Do you have a petrol can / jerry can / gas can (am.)	Vai Jums ir rezerves kanna degvielai?
Where can I make a call	Kur es te varētu piezvanīt?
I need a towing service.	Man ir nepieciešams avārijas dienests bojātās automašīnas pārvietošanai.
I’m looking for a garage.	Es meklēju remontdarbnīcu.
An accident has occurred.	Ir noticis satiksmes negadījums.
Where is the nearest telephone	Kur ir tuvākais telefons?
Do you have a mobile / cell phone (am.) with you	Vai Jums ir līdzi mobilais telefons?
We need help.	Mums ir nepieciešama palīdzība.
Call a doctor!	Izsauciet ārstu!
Call the police!	Izsauciet policiju!
Your papers, please.	Jūsu dokumentus, lūdzu!
Your licence / license (am.), please.	Jūsu autovadītāja apliecību, lūdzu!
Your registration, please.	Jūsu kravas mašīnas vadītāja apliecību, lūdzu!

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