I should have had my car fixed vs I should have got my car fixed

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They express the idea that the speaker regrets not having their car fixed in the past. The choice between 'had' and 'got' is a matter of personal preference or regional variation.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 1549 views

I should have had my car fixed

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express regret about not having had the car fixed in the past.

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I must get my car fixed.
Look, I'll get my car fixed.
And I want my car fixed by someone reputable.
I must have my car fixed in a couple of days.
The first painting I ever sold, I used the money to get my car fixed.
The first painting I ever sold, I used the money to get my car fixed.
When Mars' wife gets my car fixed, and he finds out what happened...
Well, we need a room, and I was wondering if you knew a place I could get my car fixed today.
I'll get my car fixed, be on my way, and you can go back to doing whatever it is you do.
I just got my car fixed, theoretically,
I got the car fixed at Lambert's.
Just trying to get our car fixed, honey.
I told you to get this car fixed.
And you'll never get your car fixed.
Your dad's just getting information so we can get the car fixed.
I found a way to get the cars fixed.
We just got the car fixed.
(Sighs) If we can get the car fixed in time.
Gunnar got your car fixed and dropped off your keys.
No, I loaned Joe some cash so he could get his car fixed.

Alternatives:

I should have gotten my car fixed
I should have had my car repaired
I should have got my car repaired
I should have had my car looked at
I should have got my car looked at

I should have got my car fixed

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express regret about not having got the car fixed in the past.

Show examples from the web [+]

I must get my car fixed.
I just got my car fixed, theoretically,
Look, I'll get my car fixed.
And I want my car fixed by someone reputable.
I must have my car fixed in a couple of days.
The first painting I ever sold, I used the money to get my car fixed.
The first painting I ever sold, I used the money to get my car fixed.
When Mars' wife gets my car fixed, and he finds out what happened...
Well, we need a room, and I was wondering if you knew a place I could get my car fixed today.
I'll get my car fixed, be on my way, and you can go back to doing whatever it is you do.
I got the car fixed at Lambert's.
Just trying to get our car fixed, honey.
I told you to get this car fixed.
And you'll never get your car fixed.
Your dad's just getting information so we can get the car fixed.
I found a way to get the cars fixed.
We just got the car fixed.
(Sighs) If we can get the car fixed in time.
Gunnar got your car fixed and dropped off your keys.
No, I loaned Joe some cash so he could get his car fixed.

Alternatives:

I should have had my car fixed
I should have gotten my car fixed
I should have had my car repaired
I should have got my car repaired
I should have had my car looked at

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I should have had my car fixed vs I should have got my car fixed