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39 [neununddreißig] Autopanne

Where is the next gas station?	Wo ist die nächste Tankstelle?
I have a flat tyre / tire (am.).	Ich habe einen Platten.
Can you change the tyre / tire (am.)?	Können Sie das Rad wechseln?
I need a few litres / liters (am.) of diesel.	Ich brauche ein paar Liter Diesel.
I have no more petrol / gas (am.).	Ich habe kein Benzin mehr.
Do you have a petrol can / jerry can / gas can (am.)?	Haben Sie einen Reservekanister?
Where can I make a call?	Wo kann ich telefonieren?
I need a towing service.	Ich brauche einen Abschleppdienst.
I’m looking for a garage.	Ich suche eine Werkstatt.
An accident has occurred.	Es ist ein Unfall passiert.
Where is the nearest telephone?	Wo ist das nächste Telefon?
Do you have a mobile / cell phone (am.) with you?	Haben Sie ein Handy bei sich?
We need help.	Wir brauchen Hilfe.
Call a doctor!	Rufen Sie einen Arzt!
Call the police!	Rufen Sie die Polizei!
Your papers, please.	Ihre Papiere, bitte.
Your licence / license (am.), please.	Ihren Führerschein, bitte.
Your registration, please.	Ihren Kfz-Schein, bitte.

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