Is the implication that an unknown third person will do the action?

Question

For example : ¿Te van a reparar la avería pronto?
Are you going to have the problem fixedsoon?Is the implication: Are you going to have the problem fixed (by an unknown third person) and that you won’t be fixing the problem yourself?

Silvia Piriz · Accepted Answer

Hola Devin P.
Great question. Yes, when we use this structure with the 3rd person plural and no subject, it does suggest that someone else will do the action, usually an unspecified or unknown person, and not the person you’re talking to.
In your example:
¿Te van a reparar la avería pronto?
 This means “Are they going to repair the fault for you soon?” and it implies that the repair will be done by someone else, such as a mechanic or a service technician. The speaker doesn’t need to say who, because Spanish often leaves the agent unstated when it’s obvious or unimportant.
So yes, the implication is exactly what you thought: you won’t be fixing it yourself; someone else will.
Let me know if you’d like more examples!
Hasta pronto
Silvia