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    Default "in repair" Vs "under repair" ?

    Hi All,

    I would like to know when to use "in repair" and "under repair" .

    For example:
    > we use: the building is under repair

    What in case of a car? Is it "car is in repair" or "car is under repair" or "car is in for repair" or "car is being repaired" .....which is the best usage?

    Thank you

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    Quote Originally Posted by bspkumar View Post
    Hi All,

    I would like to know when to use "in repair" and "under repair" .

    For example:
    > we use: the building is under repair

    What in case of a car? Is it "car is in repair" or "car is under repair" or "car is in for repair" or "car is being repaired" .....which is the best usage?

    Thank you
    I think in AmE you would hear most often "my car is in for repair" with "my car is being repaired" a very close second.
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    Default Re: "in repair" Vs "under repair" ?

    Quote Originally Posted by billmcd View Post
    I think in AmE you would hear most often "my car is in for repair" with "my car is being repaired" a very close second.
    I feel it's the same in BrE.

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