Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Deutsch term or phrase:
Anfahrtskosten
Englisch translation:
call-out charge
Added to glossary by
OlafK
Jan 12, 2003 23:47
21 yrs ago
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Deutsch term
Anfahrtskosten
Deutsch > Englisch
Wirtschaft/Finanzwesen
Finanzen (allgemein)
In Germany when you call a plumber (electrician etc.) you pay for work and material and for travel time/expenses. What would they put on the bill, "travel expenses", ot is there another term?
Proposed translations
(Englisch)
| 3 +6 | call-out charge |
Armorel Young
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| 5 +2 | Service call |
Ellen Zittinger
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| 4 | trip charges |
Trudy Peters
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| 4 | travel time |
Kim Metzger
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Change log
Jun 7, 2007 10:13: Steffen Walter changed "Level" from "Non-PRO" to "PRO"
Jun 7, 2007 10:14: Steffen Walter changed "Field (specific)" from "(none)" to "Finanzen (allgemein)"
Proposed translations
+6
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call-out charge
It's not exactly the same thing but I think it's worth mentioning because it's v. common here in the UK. The call-out charge is what you pay simply to get a workman to come to your house, even if they don't do anything when they get there. E.g. if a plumber comes to look at your washing machine but decides it can't be mended, you would pay the call-out charge but no further charge for work done as no repair was actually carried out.
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "This sounds familiar :(
I knew there wouldn't be just one way of saying it. So, thanks Amorel and everybody else."
15 Min.
Trudy Peters
Vereinigte Staaten
Vereinigte Staaten
Native in Deutsch
&
Englisch
Vereinigte Staaten
Very detail-oriented
Native in: Deutsch 
, Englisch
Works in: Deutsch > Englisch, Englisch
Related KudoZ points
:
16
trip charges
is one option
Trip charges associated with an on-site service call. Single trip charge for a 25-mile radius service call. ...
www.hometown-computers.com/serv.htm
Trip charges associated with an on-site service call. Single trip charge for a 25-mile radius service call. ...
www.hometown-computers.com/serv.htm
27 Min.
Kim Metzger
Mexiko
Mexiko
Native in Englisch
Mexiko
Committed to Quality and Service
Native in: Englisch (Variant: US) 
Works in: Deutsch > Englisch
Related KudoZ points
:
442
travel time
As an alternative possibility.
Rates for all Manchester Plumbing services are $30.00 per hour (travel time is also billed). The customer is responbile for purchasing any and all materials required to complete the services. Any and all required permits must be applied for and purchased by the customer.
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Note added at 2003-01-13 00:19:04 (GMT)
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Or: travel to job charges
Rates for all Manchester Plumbing services are $30.00 per hour (travel time is also billed). The customer is responbile for purchasing any and all materials required to complete the services. Any and all required permits must be applied for and purchased by the customer.
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Note added at 2003-01-13 00:19:04 (GMT)
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Or: travel to job charges
Reference:
+2
48 Min.
Ellen Zittinger
Native in Deutsch
&
Englisch
Educator/Realtor/Securities Rep/Agent
Native in: Englisch , Deutsch
Works in: Englisch > Deutsch, Deutsch > Englisch
Related KudoZ points
:
8
Service call
When you call a plummer in the US you pay the service charge for the service call, which would include the "travel expenses"
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Dr. Fred Thomson
: Yes, this what we call the basic charge that applies whether any actual work is done or not.
2 Stunden
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| agree |
Edith Kelly
: one also uses the French *frais d'approche*, not necessarily for a plumber but for professionals.
6 Stunden
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