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car has vs car have

The correct phrase is 'car has.' 'Have' is the plural form of 'has,' and since 'car' is singular, it should be paired with 'has.'

Last updated: March 17, 2024 • 4576 views

car has

Correct

Use 'car has' when referring to a singular car possessing something or performing an action.

Examples:

  • The car has a flat tire.
  • The car has been parked in the garage all day.
  • Check if a car has a VIC marker. To find out if a car has a VIC (Vehicle Identity Check) marker you can: make an online vehicle enquiry; phone DVSA on 0300 ...
  • Take a moment to make sure there's no other explanation for the absence of your car. If you think your car has been towed, check to see if your vehicle has been ...
  • Sep 3, 2015 ... Google's self-driving car has a huge problem. Cannot Contact Server. Please upgrade your Flash Plugin. facebook · linkedin · twitter; email.
  • Car Has Close Call With Shredded Truck Tire. weather.com. Posted: Oct 15 2015 04:12 PM EDT Updated: Oct 15 2015 04:12 PM EDT. Driving behind a big ...

Alternatives:

  • The car possesses
  • The car owns
  • The car contains
  • The car holds
  • The car is equipped with

car have

Incorrect

This is an incorrect usage as 'have' is the plural form of 'has' and should not be used with the singular noun 'car.'
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