Car Rental & Driving

1. Es vēlētos iznomāt automašīnu uz X dienām.

   I'd like to rent a car for X days.

   Usage

   Stating how many days you want to rent a car

   Grammar Note

   "es vēlētos" is a polite wish form

2. Kas ir iekļauts nomas cenā?

   What is included in the rental price?

   Usage

   Checking what is included in the rental price

   Grammar Note

   "kas ir iekļauts" asks "what is included"

3. Vai tai ir GPS un automātiskā ātrumkārba?

   Does it have GPS and automatic transmission?

   Usage

   Checking for GPS navigation and automatic transmission

   Grammar Note

   "vai tai ir" asks "does it have"

4. Kādas ir apdrošināšanas iespējas?

   What are the insurance options?

   Usage

   Asking about available insurance options

   Grammar Note

   Genitive "apdrošināšanas iespējas" means "insurance options"

5. Vai man jāatgriež automašīna ar pilnu tvertni?

   Should I return it with a full tank?

   Usage

   Confirming the fuel policy at return

   Grammar Note

   "vai man jā-" asks "do I have to / must I"

6. Vai ir kilometru limits?

   Is there a mileage limit?

   Usage

   Asking whether there is a mileage restriction

   Grammar Note

   "vai ir" is a simple "is there" question

7. Es vēlētos ziņot par skrāpējumu / bojājumu.

   I'd like to report a scratch / damage.

   Usage

   Reporting damage or scratches on the rental car

   Grammar Note

   "ziņot par" means "to report about"

8. Kur ir tuvākā degvielas uzpildes stacija?

   Where is the nearest gas station?

   Usage

   Asking for the location of the nearest gas station

   Grammar Note

   "kur ir" means "where is"

9. Vai es varu šķērsot robežu ar šo automašīnu?

   Can I take this car across the border?

   Usage

   Checking if cross-border travel is allowed with the rental

   Grammar Note

   "vai es varu" asks "can I"

10. Mani apstādināja ceļu policija — ko man darīt?

    I've been stopped by traffic police — what should I do?

    Usage

    When stopped by traffic police during a road trip

    Grammar Note

    "ko man darīt" means "what should I do"

11. Vai šajā maršrutā ir maksas ceļi?

    Are there toll roads on this route?

    Usage

    Checking for toll roads along the route

    Grammar Note

    "vai ir" asks about the existence of something

12. Kādi ir stāvvietas noteikumi šeit?

    What are the parking rules here?

    Usage

    Asking about local parking regulations

    Grammar Note

    "kādi ir" asks "what are"

13. Automašīna nedarbojas.

    The car won't start.

    Usage

    Reporting that the car will not start

    Grammar Note

    "ne-" is the negation prefix. The verb is darboties (to function); sākties (to begin) is not used of machinery

14. Es vēlētos atgriezt automašīnu agrāk.

    I'd like to return the car early.

    Usage

    Informing the company about early car return

    Grammar Note

    "agrāk" is a comparative adverb meaning "earlier"

15. Vai jums ir bērnu sēdeklītis?

    Do you have a child seat available?

    Usage

    Asking whether a child car seat is available

    Grammar Note

    "jums ir" means "you have" / "there is for you"

16. Vai ir pieejama elektroauto vai hibrīdauto iznoma?

    Do you have an electric or hybrid car available?

    Usage

    Checking availability of electric or hybrid vehicles

    Grammar Note

    "vai ir pieejama" asks "is there available"

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