parts interpreter

Definitions

Someone who sells replacement parts for motor vehicles; a spare parts salesperson.

Australia, South-Africa

Equivalents

Examples

“1981, South African Department of Information, South African Digest, page 12, Mrs Marie van der Merwe, hypermarket public relations officer, puzzles a parts interpreter at the other end⟳ of the “hot line” with a question⟳: “Why hasn′t this black painted oil filter with the silver carburettor inlet on top got a part number⟳ on it.””

“I work⟳ full time as a parts interpreter, Its not physicly^([sic]) demanding but there is a fair bit of mental stress⟳ involved.”

“As a Toyota parts interpreter I have⟳ seen several that have⟳ failed shortly after the first timing belt replacement.”

“Next I'll need⟳ an accurate description of the location and, if possible, the shape⟳ of the part in question⟳. I make⟳ no claims in respect⟳ of skills as a parts interpreter so I'll need⟳ all the help⟳ I can get⟳.”

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