What Boekhorst Autoschade does

Boekhorst Autoschade operates a multi-branch vehicle damage repair platform with more than 30 locations across nine Dutch provinces, headquartered in Arnhem and founded in 1944 as a family-owned business now in its third generation under Martijn Boekhorst. The company is a subsidiary of Bochane Groep, one of the largest automotive dealer groups in the Netherlands, and is a member of the ABS Autoherstel national franchise network (74+ affiliated companies), with nearly 20 of its branches operating under the ABS banner. The platform serves insurance companies, lease companies, corporate fleet operators, OEMs, and private individuals through a comprehensive service portfolio spanning general collision repair, glass replacement, hail damage (via the HHCM spin-off), commercial truck and trailer repair, EV repair, ADAS sensor calibration, custom bodywork construction, industrial equipment painting, vehicle transport, vehicle wrapping, and fleet management.

The underlying technical stack centres on manufacturer-approved repair methods, including specialised aluminum welding for EV body structures, CNC diamond-cut wheel milling for rims up to 30 inches, an energy-efficient all-in-one spray booth that modulates drying parameters by vehicle size, and computer-controlled digital paint mixing that scans undamaged panels to auto-match colours. Boekhorst also operates ADAS calibration equipment for cameras, radar, and LIDAR systems following windshield replacement or collision repair, and a digital damage intake process that has reduced customer travel by 50%. Service delivery is supported by ESG-certified operations (Erkend Duurzaam Plus, three consecutive certifications) and warranty frameworks including BOVAG (4-year repair, 6-year paint) and lifetime windshield warranty.

Revenue is generated primarily through professional services billed directly to insurance and lease partners for covered damages, with end customers paying only their deductible. The company also operates managed fleet services with dedicated account management, a VIP web portal for transport scheduling, and remarketing services via the Verkoopklaar.nl sub-brand. Distribution is anchored by physical branches supplemented by insurance/lease referral channels, the ABS Autoherstel network, and a direct digital intake funnel. The customer base spans nearly 50 named enterprise partners including major Dutch insurers (Allianz, Aegon, Zurich, ASR, Nationale-Nederlanden) and leasing firms (Arval, Alphabet, Athlon, Noordlease), as well as certified OEM relationships with Tesla (Approved and Satellite Body Shop) and Audi (Premium Car Repair).

Name

Boekhorst Autoschade

Legal name

Boekhorst Autoschade

Website

https://boekhorst.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1944

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Boekhorst Autoschade is a family-owned Dutch vehicle damage repair platform operating more than 30 branches across nine provinces, serving insurers, lease companies, fleet operators, and private individuals through collision repair, EV servicing, glass replacement, and fleet management.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Auto Body Repair Services

NAICS

Automotive Body, Paint, Interior, and Glass Repair (81112), Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance (81111), Automotive Repair and Maintenance (8111)

SIC

Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500)

akta.pro primary industry

Auto Body Collision Repair (Cars & Light Trucks) (TLAKAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Collision Repair, Bodywork & Paint (Light-Duty) (TLAKAAAK), Body Shop Mechanical & Suspension Repair (Post-Collision) (TLAKAEAH), Auto Glass Repair & Replacement (TLAKAAAH), Wheel & Rim Repair/Refurbishment (TLAKADAG)

Keywords

• Auto body repair
• Collision repair services
• Vehicle damage restoration
• Fleet management services
• ADAS calibration

Headquarters

HQ city

Arnhem

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices31 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Damage Repair Services: Core business of auto body repair, paintwork, glass replacement, and related damage repair services. Billing is handled directly with insurance companies and lease companies for covered damages
2. Fleet Management Services: Fleet Services division providing wagenparkbeheer (fleet management), pool management, and ongoing maintenance for corporate vehicle fleets
3. Auto Transport Services: Vehicle transport services from A to B, including VIP webportal for regular customers to schedule fleet pickups
4. Re-marketing Services: Vehicle re-conditioning service (Verkoopklaar.nl) preparing vehicles for sale, including damage repair, cleaning, and professional photography for dealers and lease companies
5. Vehicle Advertising/Wrap Services: Vehicle wrapping and advertising services converting company vehicles into mobile billboards with corporate branding
6. Bodywork Construction: Custom bodywork construction including box truck building through Smartbox partnership, and commercial vehicle painting for buses, tractors, trailers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Boekhorst Autoschade operates more than 30 vehicle damage repair branches across the Netherlands providing collision repair, paintwork, glass replacement, wheel/rim restoration, hail damage repair, ADAS calibration, EV-specific repairs, fleet management, vehicle transport, custom bodywork construction, and industrial equipment painting. The company handles insurance and lease company claims directly, allowing customers to pay only their deductible, and serves both individual vehicle owners and corporate fleet operators through dedicated service lines.

Product overview

Boekhorst Autoschade operates as a multi-location auto body repair platform with more than 30 branches across nine Dutch provinces. The core offering centres on Autoschadeherstel (general collision repair) supported by specialised services including EV-Autoschadeherstel for electric vehicles, Ruitschadeherstel (glass repair), Hagelherstel (hail damage), Truck- en Trailerherstel, Velgenherstel (rim repair), Camper- en Caravanherstel, Kalibratie veiligheidssystemen (ADAS calibration), and Re-marketing. Additional services include Fleet Services (fleet management, pool vehicle optimisation, and storage), Autotransport, Autoreclame (vehicle wrapping), Carrosseriebouw (custom bodywork), and Werkmaterieel Spuiterij (industrial equipment painting). The company also provides an online Schade Melden system for digital damage reporting. The platform operates as part of the Bochane Groep and is affiliated with the ABS Autoherstel national network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Boekhorst Autotransport: Vehicle transport service providing reliable transport of vehicles from A to B, with web portal for regular customers and VIP treatment for established clients
• Boekhorst Fleet Services
• Boekhorst Autoreclame
• Hagelherstel en Calamiteitenmanagement (HHCM)
• Verkoopklaar.nl

Products and services

• Autoschadeherstel General auto body damage repair service for all makes and models, including collision repair, panel work, and painting.
• EV-Autoschadeherstel Specialized electric vehicle damage repair including aluminium welding, high-voltage battery handling, and certification for Tesla, Lucid, Fisker, and Zeekr vehicles.
• Ruitschadeherstel Glass damage repair and replacement services using OEM-quality windscreens, including ADAS camera and sensor calibration.
• Hagelherstel Hail damage repair using paintless dent removal techniques, operated through Hagelherstel en Calamiteitenmanagement (HHCM) for large-scale weather events.
• Truck- en Trailerherstel Commercial truck and trailer body repair and repainting services with a spray booth measuring 18 by 4.5 metres for large vehicles.
• Velgenherstel Rim repair including CNC Diamond Cut milling up to 30-inch wheels, welding, and powder coating in factory or custom colours.
• Camper- en Caravanherstel Specialized repair services for motorhomes and caravans, including insurance claim handling.
• Kalibratie veiligheidssystemen Calibration of ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) including cameras, radar, and lidar sensors following windshield replacement or collision repair.
• Re-marketing (Verkoopklaar.nl) Vehicle re-conditioning and remarketing service including damage repair, cleaning, professional photography, and preparation for sale or auction within 48 hours.
• Fleet Services Comprehensive fleet management service including vehicle fleet management, pool vehicle optimisation, remarketing, and vehicle storage for corporate fleet operators.
• Autotransport Vehicle transport service for relocating fleets or individual vehicles throughout the northern, eastern, and southern Netherlands, with VIP web portal for account customers.
• Autoreclame Vehicle wrapping, signage, and advertising design services for company vehicles, including digital scanning and repair of existing graphics.
• Carrosseriebouw Custom bodywork construction for commercial vehicles including box trucks, trailers, and touring buses; Smartbox partner for chassis-to-box conversions.
• Werkmaterieel Spuiterij Industrial equipment painting services for construction machinery, agricultural vehicles, and forklift trucks at locations in Emmeloord and Born.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4-year BOVAG warranty on all repaired damage; 6-year warranty on paintwork
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers22 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bochane GroepcoreOthersParent company of Boekhorst Autoschade. Bochane Groep is one of the most prominent automotive dealer groups in the Netherlands with more than 50 locations and over 1,000 employees, representing Renault, Nissan, and Dacia brands.
• ABS AutoherstelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational franchise network for auto damage repair with over 74 affiliated companies. Boekhorst has nearly 20 locations affiliated with ABS Autoherstel, operating as a unified brand and sharing insurance/lease company partnerships.
• Insurance CompaniescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNearly 50 insurance companies partner with Boekhorst including ABN AMRO, Aegon, Allianz, Zurich, ASR, Centraal Beheer Achmea, FBTO, Generali, and Klaverblad. Boekhorst handles claims directly and invoices insurers for covered damages.
• Lease CompaniescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor lease companies including Arval, Alphabet, Athlon, Noordlease partner with Boekhorst for fleet vehicle repairs and re-marketing services. Boekhorst provides direct billing to these partners.
• Toyota ImporterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Toyota importer for certified repair of sustainable hydrogen vehicles, in line with Hyvia (Renault hydrogen vehicle brand) distribution.
• SmartboxminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for building box trucks from chassis cab vehicles according to customer specifications, handling complete process including inspection and registration.
• ROC SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with ROC vocational schools for training new auto body technicians and generating interest in the automotive repair profession.
• HAN (Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with HAN Engineering and Automotive academy. Bochane Group provides cars for students to apply knowledge on products with latest technology.
• Autoschade AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining academy for auto damage repair professionals, supporting ongoing education of Boekhorst staff.
• TeslacoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified Tesla Approved Body Shop and Tesla Satellite Body Shop. Boekhorst invests in Tesla-specific tools and equipment, and staff are specially trained to repair Tesla models according to factory specifications.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Profile (Profile Tyrecenter): Large Dutch network of automotive service centres offering tyre, wheel, maintenance, and light repair services. Comparable to Boekhorst on multi-site Dutch footprint, fleet/insurer partnerships, and cross-sell of wheel, glass, and minor repair services.
• ABS Autoherstel: National Dutch auto body repair franchise network with 74+ affiliated shops. Boekhorst operates nearly 20 branches under the ABS Autoherstel banner, making it both a member and a large co-affiliate; the two share insurer and lease partnerships and compete for the same Dutch collision repair demand.
• Carglass (Belron Netherlands): Leading auto glass repair and replacement specialist in the Netherlands, part of global Belron group. Comparable to Boekhorst's Ruitschadeherstel (glass) line, ADAS calibration capability, and direct insurer billing model.
• Fource (Auto): Dutch automotive aftermarket services platform offering repair, maintenance, and tyre services across a multi-branch network. Comparable to Boekhorst in providing integrated vehicle repair and fleet services to Dutch insurers, lease companies, and consumers.

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Car Service Netherlands: International garage network operating across the Netherlands under the Bosch brand for mechanical, electrical, and diagnostic repair. Comparable to Boekhorst on multi-site service network, OEM-aligned tooling, and fleet/insurer partnerships, though focused more on mechanical than body work.
• Van Mossel Automotive Group: One of the largest Dutch automotive dealer and service groups with broad brand representation and bodyshop operations. Comparable to Bochane Groep (Boekhorst's parent) in size and dealer-service integration, and competes for insurer and fleet repair referrals across the Netherlands.
• Kwik-Fit (Bridgestone Netherlands): European multi-brand tyre, exhaust, and light maintenance chain with broad Dutch presence. Overlaps with Boekhorst on rim/wheel repair, minor body services, and fleet/insurer-driven volume, though Kwik-Fit is broader in scope and less specialised in heavy collision repair.
• Euromaster (Michelin Netherlands): European tyre and light vehicle maintenance chain with Dutch branches. Comparable to Boekhorst on fleet servicing, multi-site coverage, and insurer/lease billing workflows, though narrower in collision and body repair depth.

Regional players

• AutoCrew (ZF): International workshop concept (ZF) for independent garages handling a broad range of mechanical and light body repairs. Comparable to Boekhorst on multi-brand independent service positioning and insurer partnerships, but with thinner specialisation in collision and EV repair.

Emerging players

• Halfords (Autobedrijf Netherlands): UK-origin automotive retailer expanding into Dutch service and maintenance categories. Comparable as a growing multi-site consumer-facing automotive service brand, though with limited overlap on heavy collision repair versus Boekhorst.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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