How to use English for transportation abroad?

I'm sorry to hear that. Can you tell me your exact location? What highway are you on, and what's the nearest mile marker or exit?

很抱歉。能告诉我你的具体位置吗？在哪条高速，最近的里程标或出口是哪个？

Got it. What seems to be the problem? Is it a flat tire, engine trouble, or something else?

收到。什么情况？爆胎、发动机故障，还是其他问题？

OK, I'm dispatching a tow truck to your location. The estimated arrival time is about 30 to 45 minutes. Please stay in your vehicle with your hazard lights on. Is there anything else you need — are you safe?

好的，我派拖车过去。预计30到45分钟到。请待在车里，开着双闪灯。还需要什么吗——你安全吧？

If you have AAA or your car insurance includes roadside assistance, it may be covered. Otherwise, a basic tow is around $75 to $125 for the first 5 miles, plus $3 to $7 per additional mile.

如果你有AAA会员或车险包含道路救援，可能免费。否则基本拖车费头5英里大约75到125美元，之后每英里加3到7美元。

💡 AAA（美国汽车协会）是美国最常见的道路救援服务，年费约60-100美元。很多信用卡和车险也附带道路救援。

Hey there! I'm Mike, your tow driver. Let's take a look. Yep, this isn't starting. We'll need to tow it. Where would you like me to take it?

嗨！我是Mike，你的拖车司机。看看情况。嗯，确实打不着了。需要拖走。你想拖到哪里？

There's a well-rated place called Joe's Auto about 3 miles from here. They're honest and do good work. But they close at 6, so we need to hurry. It's a rental car, right?

附近3英里有一家口碑很好的叫Joe's Auto。很实诚，活儿也好。不过6点关门，得快点。这是租的车吧？

Definitely. Call them now — they might have a preferred repair shop, or they might just want to swap the car for you. In the meantime, I'll get your car loaded up.

最好先打。他们可能有指定修车行，或者直接给你换车。你打电话的时候我先把车装上。

Of course. Does your car have a spare tire? Check in the trunk — there should be a compartment under the floor mat.

当然。你的车有备胎吗？看看后备箱——脚垫下面应该有个隔层。

That's a temporary spare — also called a donut. Our technician will be there in about 25 minutes to change it for you. Keep in mind that a donut spare has a speed limit of 50 mph and should only be driven about 50 miles. You'll want to get the real tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible.

那是临时备胎——也叫甜甜圈。我们的技师大约25分钟到，帮你换上。注意临时备胎限速50英里/小时，只能开大约50英里。要尽快修好或换掉原来的轮胎。

💡 很多现代车只配备临时小备胎（donut），不能高速行驶也不能开太远。有些新车甚至只有补胎液没有备胎。

There's a Discount Tire about 6 miles north. They can usually patch a tire for $10 to $25 if the damage isn't too bad. If you need a new tire, expect to pay $80 to $200 depending on the size.

北边大约6英里有家Discount Tire。如果损坏不严重，补胎一般10到25美元。需要换新胎的话，看尺寸大约80到200美元。