Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
Fahrzeugvermessung
English translation:
vehicle damage assessment, vehicle assessment
Added to glossary by
Lori Dendy-Molz
Feb 12, 2004 13:21
20 yrs ago
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German term
IanW (X)
Fahrzeugvermessung
German to English
Tech/Engineering
Automotive / Cars & Trucks
"Warum wird eine Fahrzeugvermessung durchgeführt?
(a) Zur Sicherheit des Kunden
(b) Um Folgeschäden zu vermeiden (z.B. einseitiges Abfahren der Reifen
(c) Zur schnellen Schadensanalyse an den Bauteilen, Achsgeometrie, Lenkung und Tridion"
This multiple choice question is from a training manual for automotive workshops about what to do when a car is being assessed for damage after an accident. I'm a little unsure of what a "Fahrzeugvermessung" involves and would appreciate any explanations and/or suggestions for a translation.
Many thanks
Ian
(a) Zur Sicherheit des Kunden
(b) Um Folgeschäden zu vermeiden (z.B. einseitiges Abfahren der Reifen
(c) Zur schnellen Schadensanalyse an den Bauteilen, Achsgeometrie, Lenkung und Tridion"
This multiple choice question is from a training manual for automotive workshops about what to do when a car is being assessed for damage after an accident. I'm a little unsure of what a "Fahrzeugvermessung" involves and would appreciate any explanations and/or suggestions for a translation.
Many thanks
Ian
Proposed translations
(English)
| 1 +4 | Vehicle assessment |
Lori Dendy-Molz
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| 4 +3 | vehicle alignment/measurement |
Gillian Scheibelein
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| 3 | Vehicle audit |
rjbemben
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| 3 | Vehicle surveying |
Gareth McMillan
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| 1 | vehicle examination |
vishoy
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Proposed translations
+4
19 mins
Lori Dendy-Molz
Germany
Germany
Native in English
Specializes in field
Germany
Experienced journalist and marketing pro
Native in: English
Works in: German to English, English
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Vehicle assessment
maybe? Or "vehicle damage assessment/inspection" of you want to emphasize that damage is being looked for.
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: ""Vehicle damage assessment" sounds just the ticket - thanks all round!"
+3
1 hr
Gillian Scheibelein
Germany
Germany
Native in English
Works in field
Germany
25 years' technical translation, CHEMIST
Native in: English
Works in: German to English, English
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56
vehicle alignment/measurement
according to my brand new Whylidal Automobile + Technik, there are lots of Vermessungen undertaken on vehicles - and they mostly have to do with the alignment/measurement of the wheels, the chassis, the frame etc. This would tie in one-side wear of the tyres - due to misalignment.
Peer comment(s):
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Brandis (X)
: I think so.
12 hrs
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| agree |
Steve L
: I agree. I have worked 10 years in the automotive branch and Fahrzeugvermessung means "wheel alignment".
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Thanks Steve, even after 1740 days!
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Ivo Steinhoff
: I agree. Fahrzeugvermessung IS vehicle alignment, not only of wheels, but also for steering, chassi and frame. BTW item (c) of question explains all. Nothing about "Vehicle assessment".
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3 hrs
Vehicle audit
Just an alternative and more general interpretation of 'Vermessung'.
'Survey' seems to relate more to real estate and land.
I've also encountered 'vermessen' in motor vehicle diagnostics where it is translated as 'calibrate'. Just to confuse the issue!
'Survey' seems to relate more to real estate and land.
I've also encountered 'vermessen' in motor vehicle diagnostics where it is translated as 'calibrate'. Just to confuse the issue!
3 hrs
vehicle examination
an alternative
1 day 1 hr
Gareth McMillan
Native in English
Specializes in field
Least is most, so keep it simple!
Native in: English 
Works in: German to English, English
Related KudoZ points
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60
Vehicle surveying
Just another alternative
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