Plöchinger Motor Vehicle Experts

What Plöchinger Motor Vehicle Experts does

Plöchinger Kfz-Sachverständige GmbH & Co. KG is a German vehicle inspection and expert assessment firm headquartered in Tiefenbach, Bavaria. Founded in 1981 and operated as a family-run GmbH & Co. KG under managing directors Franz and Florian Plöchinger, the company conducts official vehicle inspections (Hauptuntersuchung/HU) as an authorized GTÜ partner, and produces legally recognized expert reports (Schadengutachten, Sondergutachten, Leasinggutachten, Oldtimer-Gutachten) for private vehicle owners, fleet operators, workshops, insurance companies, and legal professionals. Service delivery spans four physical inspection stations in Niederbayern (Tiefenbach, Deggendorf, Plattling, Hutthurm), a mobile inspection service that travels to customer sites, and digital channels including an online appointment platform and a proprietary accident guidance app (Unfall-App).

The company's technical capability rests on modern measurement and analysis equipment, including 3D body and chassis measurement, motorcycle frame measurement, in-house crash testing, and driving experiments for accident reconstruction, complemented by integration with industry data providers (Classic Data, CARFAX, DAT). It holds certifications and memberships from IHK für Niederbayern (publicly appointed and sworn experts), BVSK, IFS, GTÜ, and ADAC, which collectively anchor a regulatory and credibility-based competitive position.

Revenue is generated on a professional-services, pay-as-you-go basis through expert report fees (base fee + ancillary costs, or 150 EUR/hour), unit-priced diagnostics (oil analysis from EUR 59, CARFAX from EUR 35), mobile travel charges (0.70 EUR/km beyond 40 km), and seminar facility rental at the ZFT (Zentrum für Fahrzeugtechnik) in Plattling. Go-to-market is sales-led via physical stations, mobile service, B2B outreach to fleet operators and workshops, and seminars, supported by a website, Facebook/Instagram presence, and the Unfall-App as an inbound engagement tool. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed beyond the unit items listed.

Name

Plöchinger Motor Vehicle Experts

Legal name

Plöchinger Kfz-Sachverständige GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://ploechinger.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Plöchinger Kfz-Sachverständige is a family-run German vehicle inspection and expert assessment firm in Niederbayern, operating four stations as an authorized GTÜ partner to deliver official vehicle inspections, damage reports, accident reconstruction, fleet management, and training to private owners, fleet operators, and legal/insurance clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Vehicle Inspection and Expert Assessment Services

NAICS

Automotive Repair and Maintenance (8111), All Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance (811198)

akta.pro primary industry

Vehicle Inspection, Damage Survey & Claims Handling (Condition Reports) (TLAHACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emissions Testing (I/M Programs) & Smog Check Stations (TLAKANAF), Onboard Diagnostics (OBD) Readiness & Drive-Cycle Verification (TLAKANAH)

Keywords

• Vehicle damage assessment
• Official vehicle inspection
• Accident reconstruction
• Fleet management consulting
• Classic car valuation

Headquarters

HQ city

Tiefenbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Expert Reports (Gutachten): Core revenue stream from Schadengutachten (damage reports), Gebrauchtwagengutachten (used car reports), Sondergutachten (special reports), Leasinggutachten (leasing reports), Oldtimer-Gutachten (classic car reports), and Rechnungsprüfungsberichte (invoice review reports). Fees are calculated based on damage amount (base fee + ancillary costs) or hourly rate (150 EUR/hour).
2. Official Vehicle Inspections (Amtliche Untersuchungen / GTÜ): Revenue from conducting Hauptuntersuchung (HU – main inspection), Änderungsabnahmen (modification inspections §19), Vollgutachten (§21), Sicherheitsprüfung (safety inspections), and Gasanlagenprüfung (gas system inspections) as an authorized GTÜ partner.
3. Mobile Inspection Services: On-site inspection services at customer locations, charged per kilometer for distances exceeding 40km at 0.70 EUR/km.
4. Fleet Management Consulting (Fuhrpark-Management): Consulting services for fleet operators including appointment monitoring for HU/SP/UVV, damage assessment, vehicle checks before leasing return, optimized damage handling, cost analysis, and technical advice.
5. Seminars and Training: Revenue from renting seminar facilities and conducting training seminars for automotive experts, workshops, fleet managers, and jurists.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Plöchinger Kfz-Sachverständige is a German vehicle expert and inspection company that prepares certified damage reports, conducts official GTÜ vehicle inspections (Hauptuntersuchung), performs accident reconstruction and analysis, and provides classic car valuations, fleet management services, and training seminars. The firm operates four physical inspection stations in Lower Bavaria plus a mobile inspection service and a proprietary accident guidance app.

Product overview

Plöchinger Kfz-Sachverständige offers a comprehensive portfolio of vehicle inspection and assessment services, operating as an authorized GTÜ inspection station for official vehicle examinations (Hauptuntersuchung/HU). The core service offerings include Schadengutachten (damage assessment reports) for insurance and legal purposes, and Unfallanalyse (accident analysis) comprising reconstruction, scene measurement, simulation, and crash testing. Additional specialized services cover Gebrauchtwagendiagnose (used car diagnostics), Oldtimer-Gutachten (classic car inspections with Classic Data valuations), and Fuhrpark-Management (fleet management). The company also provides digital tools including the Online-Termin scheduling system and Unfall-App for customer convenience. The seminar room rental service and various inspection services (modifications §19, safety checks) round out the service portfolio. The company operates at four locations (Tiefenbach, Deggendorf, Plattling, Hutthurm) in Lower Bavaria, Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Schadengutachten (Vehicle Damage Assessment) Certified damage reports created by publicly appointed and sworn vehicle experts, used for insurance claims, legal proceedings, and repair cost determination for cars, motorcycles, bicycles, and e-bikes.
• Mobiler Gutachten-Service (Mobile Assessment Service) On-site inspection and damage report preparation by certified experts who travel to the vehicle's location, supporting insurance claims and time-sensitive assessments.
• GTÜ Hauptuntersuchung (Official Vehicle Inspection) Official Hauptuntersuchung (HU) and exhaust inspections, modification inspections (§19), full appraisals (§21), safety checks, and gas system inspections conducted as an authorized GTÜ inspection partner under Bavarian regulatory supervision.
• Unfallanalyse (Accident Analysis and Reconstruction) Forensic accident analysis services including accident reconstruction, scene measurement, computer simulation, in-house crash testing, and driving experiments to determine cause and fault.
• Fuhrpark-Management (Fleet Management Services) B2B fleet management services for fleet operators covering HU/SP/UVV appointment monitoring, damage assessment, lease return preparation, optimized claims processing, cost analysis, and technical consulting.
• Gebrauchtwagendiagnose (Used Car Diagnosis) Standard and Compact used car diagnostics assessing technical condition, accident history, repainting, and catalytic converter function.
• Oldtimer-Gutachten / H-Kennzeichen (Classic Car Inspection) Official inspection and certification for vehicles over 30 years old, qualifying them for H-Kennzeichen historic vehicle license plates.
• Classic Data Bewertung (Classic Data Valuation) Vehicle valuations for classic cars, motorcycles, and special vehicles using the Classic Data condition grade system, used for insurance and sales purposes.
• CARFAX-Abfrage (CARFAX Vehicle History Report) Vehicle history report service providing information on prior damage, repairs, theft records, imports, and total loss status for US and EU vehicles, starting at 35 EUR.
• Ölcheck und Laboranalysen (Oil Check and Laboratory Analysis) Oil and operating fluid analysis for engines and gearboxes including MotorCheckup and laboratory microscopy/material analysis, starting at 59 EUR including VAT.
• Seminarraum-Mieten (Seminar Room Rental) Rental of an air-conditioned 150 m² seminar room at the ZFT building in Plattling, equipped with projector, screen, whiteboard, WLAN, and sound system, accommodating 30-50 attendees.
• Unfall-App (Accident App) Proprietary mobile application guiding users step-by-step through post-accident procedures, including damage reporting and appointment scheduling with Plöchinger experts.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GTÜ (Gesellschaft für technische Überwachung mbH)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlöchinger conducts official vehicle inspections (Hauptuntersuchung, Änderungsabnahmen, Sicherheitsprüfung) in the name and for the account of GTÜ as an officially recognized inspection organization. The GTÜ logo is prominently displayed on their site. GTÜ is one of the major German vehicle inspection organizations. The supervisory authority for these inspections is the Bavarian Ministry for Housing, Building and Transport.
• ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlöchinger operates as an ADAC-contract expert (ADAC-Vertragssachverständiger), offering free ADAC member services (brake function tests, light tests, technical consultation) and discounted vehicle diagnostics. The ADAC logo is displayed alongside GTÜ on the main site.
• Classic DatacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partner of Classic Data, the market leader for classic and youngtimer valuation in Germany. Plöchinger issues Classic Data valuations for classic cars, motorcycles, and special vehicles for insurance and sales purposes. Classic Data logo is displayed on the site.
• BVSK (Bundesverband der freiberuflichen und unabhängigen Sachverständigen für das Kraftfahrzeugwesen e.V.)coreOthersBVSK is the Federal Association of freelance and independent experts for automotive engineering. Plöchinger is a member and follows BVSK guidelines for damage reports. The BVSK logo is displayed. Several Plöchinger experts are BVSK-recognized experts for specific vehicle categories. The BVSK also provides a dispute resolution mechanism for customers.
• IFS (Institut für Sachverständigenwesen e.V.)minorOthersIFS certification for Plöchinger's expert activities, issued by Institut für Sachverständigenwesen e.V. based in Cologne. Confirms quality standards for expert witness services.
• IHK für Niederbayern in PassauminorOthersSeveral Plöchinger experts (including Franz Plöchinger, Bernd Sicklinger, Rainer Buchner) are publicly appointed and sworn by the IHK (Chamber of Industry and Commerce) for Niederbayern in Passau as experts for vehicle damage and valuation.
• ZFT – Zentrum für FahrzeugtechnikminorOthersPlöchinger operates its Plattling location within the ZFT (Zentrum für Fahrzeugtechnik) building, which houses the 150 m² seminar room and serves as a center for vehicle technology activities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DEKRA Automobil GmbH: DEKRA is one of Germany's largest authorized vehicle inspection organizations, conducting Hauptuntersuchungen, safety checks, damage assessments, and accident analysis through a national Prüfstation network. Directly comparable to Plöchinger as a competing authorized HU/inspection and expert witness provider at much larger scale.
• TÜV Rheinland Kraftfahrt GmbH: TÜV Rheinland is a major authorized Kfz-Überwachungsorganisation with a broad service portfolio covering HU/SP, vehicle damage and value assessments, accident reconstruction, and fleet services. Head-to-head competitor in the same regulated inspection and Sachverständige markets.
• KÜS Bundesverband e.V. KÜS is an independent Kfz-Überwachungsorganisation running a Prüfingenieur-partner model structurally similar to Plöchinger's relationship with GTÜ, offering HU, modification inspections, and technical assessments. Closest parallel to Plöchinger's independent-Prüfingenieur + GTÜ-partner operating model.
• TÜV NORD Mobilität GmbH & Co. KG: TÜV NORD provides official vehicle inspections (HU/SP), damage reports, classic car valuations, and accident analysis through a station network across Germany. Comparable service portfolio to Plöchinger with the same mix of regulatory and independent expert services.
• TÜV SÜD Auto Service GmbH: TÜV SÜD operates one of the largest national networks of authorized vehicle inspection stations in Germany (Hauptuntersuchung, §19/§21), along with damage and value assessments. Competes with Plöchinger for both official HU inspections and independent Schadengutachten work.

Broad incumbents

• ADAC e.V. (Technik & Service): ADAC is both a partner of Plöchinger and an overlapping provider of vehicle diagnostics, used car checks (Gebrauchtwagendiagnose), and member inspection services. Operates at national scale through ADAC-contract expert stations performing similar member-facing and B2C diagnostic work.
• GTÜ Gesellschaft für technische Überwachung mbH: GTÜ is the nationwide umbrella organization for which Plöchinger operates authorized Prüfstationen. While Plöchinger is a contract partner rather than a competitor of GTÜ corporate, GTÜ's broader network of partner stations operates in the same service category and competes for the same end-customer HU traffic in any overlapping region.

Emerging players

• SGS Germany GmbH (Automotive): SGS has expanded into authorized vehicle inspections in Germany (HU) in competition with the TÜV/DEKRA/KÜS/GTÜ network, plus offers independent vehicle assessments. Competes in the same regulatory inspection market from a global TIC-provider position.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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