parts interpreter

plural parts interpreters

1. AustraliaSouth AfricaSomeone who sells replacement parts for motor vehicles; a spare parts salesperson.

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

   2000 February 17, Paul, “Tensioner replacement”, in alt.autos.toyota (Usenet)

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   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.

   1994 November 30, lindsay, “work and diabetes”, in misc.health.diabetes (Usenet)

   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.

   2003 March 10, Tony Smith, “Surf Dies again. So does any credibility Biggus ever had!”, in aus.cars.offroad (Usenet)