Car Ads Translated

  • Two tone paint work - Original color and rust.

  • One careful owner - But the other nine were clumsy as anything.

  • 10,000 trouble-free miles - Crashed in the last 20 feet.

  • Heated rear window - So you don't get cold hands when push-starting the thing in winter.

  • Very clean - Only washed if and when it rains.

  • Lady owner - The glove box is full of half-used cosmetics.

  • Clean interior - All the rubbish is under the floor mats.

  • Immobilize - The gear shift comes off in your hand.

  • Anti-theft device - I can let you have a Rottweiler cheap.

  • Drives beautifully - ... in a straight line; the steering is all over the place.

  • Low mileage - The odometer is on its third time around.

  • Full service history - Charlie in the garage round the corner checked it over last week.

  • Economical - Doesn't use much fuel, as it can't go any faster than 30 mph.