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i went there with car vs i went there by car

The correct phrase is "I went there by car." "By" is used to indicate the means of transportation.
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i went there with car

This phrase is incorrect in English. The preposition "with" is not used to indicate the means of transportation.

The correct phrase is "I went there by car." Use "by" to show the means of transportation.
  • In fact, the first time I went there with car trouble I was convinced they were over charging me (as every other repair shop has since I clearly know almost nothing  ...
  • There are plenty of buses that go from Cayambe to Quinche, however, I went there with car, so I won´t be able to give you details. HOWEVER, if you just ask ...
  • I have never tried it in bike, but I went there with car and it is a wonderful experience. Now I am working in Madris and I'm trying to climb Navacerrada and  ...

Alternatives:

  • I went there by car
  • I traveled there by car
  • I drove there
  • I took the car there
  • I used a car to get there

i went there by car

This phrase is correct in English. The preposition "by" is used to indicate the means of transportation.

Use "by" followed by the mode of transportation to indicate how you traveled to a place.

Examples:

  • I went there by car.
  • She traveled by train.
  • He arrived by bus.
  • We flew there by plane.
  • They came by taxi.
  • I was used to getting there by bus, and I didn't always pay attention when I went there by car. I knew where the restaurant was, but I was sketchy on some of the ...
  • Aug 13, 2014 ... There are many ways to get to Nami Island, you can take the subway, bus, taxi or go by car, As I went there by car I don't know much about the ...
  • We went downtown. (no preposition, "down" is the preposition). We were downtown. I went there by car. (See means or method.) I went on foot. He placed on the ...
  • First time I went there by car; I didn't even dare to go in front of the barrier so I parked my car 500 meters away. I had to walk all the way back. But after speaking ...

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