Just yesterday we launched automatic translations for part requests. Today we're taking it one step further: hank now translates your chat messages in real-time.

From Request to Conversation

Automatic translations for part requests solved a big problem: sellers across Europe can now understand what you're looking for. But what happens when a seller responds and you start negotiating?

That's where chat translations come in.

How It Works

When you chat with a seller (or buyer), hank automatically translates every message:

• You write in your language - German, Spanish, English, whatever you prefer
• They read in their language - the translation happens instantly
• They reply in their language - and you read it in yours

It's like having a personal interpreter for every conversation.

Toggle Between Original and Translation

Sometimes you want to see exactly what the other person wrote. Maybe you speak a bit of their language, or you want to check a specific term.

Just click "Show original" to see the untranslated message. Click "Show translated" to switch back.

Why This Matters for Negotiations

Finding the right part is only half the battle. Then comes:

• Discussing shipping options - "Can you ship to my country?"
• Negotiating prices - "What's your best price for two?"
• Clarifying condition - "Are there any scratches on the inside?"
• Coordinating logistics - "When can you have it ready?"

All of this requires clear communication. With chat translations, language is no longer a barrier.

Supported Languages

Here's where chat translations go even further than part request translations.

Part requests are translated into our 7 interface languages (English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Polish) - matching the languages hank's UI supports.

Chat translations have no such limitation. We use advanced language detection and translation that supports dozens of languages. Whether you're chatting in Portuguese, Romanian, Czech, Swedish, or Hungarian - hank will translate it.

Write in whatever language feels natural. Your conversation partner will read it in theirs.

Combined with Part Request Translations

Here's the full flow now:

1. Create a part request in your language - automatically translated for all sellers
2. Receive offers from sellers across Europe
3. Chat with sellers - each message translated in real-time
4. Close the deal - without ever worrying about language barriers

Try It Out

Start a conversation with any seller. Write in your language - they'll understand you perfectly.

View your messages

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Happy hanking!

Robert - hank team