Group Vandecasteele

What Group Vandecasteele does

Group Vandecasteele is a Belgian family-owned multi-brand automotive dealer group founded in 1967 in Moeskroen and now headquartered in Kortrijk. The group operates approximately 11 owned showroom and service locations concentrated in the Kortrijk-Doornik-Ath triangle of West Flanders and Wallonia, with extensions into Roeselare and Dottenijs. It is the official dealer for an unusually broad portfolio of OEM brands spanning Stellantis (Peugeot, Citroën, DS Automobiles, Opel, Fiat, Abarth, Jeep, Alfa Romeo, Lancia), Korean (Hyundai), and Chinese EV brands (BYD, MG, Leapmotor, Omoda Jaecoo), and runs a multi-brand after-sales and bodywork network under the Eurorepar and Carrosserie Vandecasteele labels.

Beyond new-vehicle sales, the group operates a vertically integrated mobility stack: VDC Car sells certified used vehicles with up to four years of warranty across six locations; Vancia Car Lease has provided vehicle leasing since 1980; VDC Rent offers short-term commercial vehicle rental; Hello Vélo (launched 2021) retails and services e-bikes in Kortrijk and Doornik with Bosch- and Shimano-equipped product. The customer base is horizontal, spanning private consumers and SMB/professional/fleet customers, with revenue generated primarily through one-time vehicle transactions complemented by recurring after-sales service, bodywork, leasing, and rental income. The group has pursued an acquisition-driven growth strategy, completing four dealership acquisitions between 2019 and 2026 (Opel Vanneste, Kortrijk Motors, Bruno Mercier, and a Dottenijs garage) while onboarding multiple new OEM franchises.

Management is a mix of third-generation family members (Christophe and Nathalie Vandecasteele, general management) and professional executives (CEO Filip Desutter, CFO Stefaan Roobroeck, B2B Manager Steve Coryn, Marketing Manager Thibaut Martens). The group is private, family-controlled, debt-free by disclosure, and emphasizes its independence from investment-owned consolidator groups as a competitive differentiator. There is no public listing, no external institutional investor, and no disclosed revenue. The business is fundamentally a regional, multi-brand retail and service franchise operator whose competitive position rests on local distribution density, OEM franchise breadth, and integrated service coverage rather than proprietary technology.

Name

Group Vandecasteele

Legal name

Group Vandecasteele

Website

https://vandecasteele.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Group Vandecasteele is a Belgian family-owned multi-brand automotive dealer group operating roughly 11 locations in West Flanders and Wallonia, selling new vehicles across 15+ OEM brands, used cars (VDC Car), e-bikes (Hello Vélo), leasing, rental, and after-sales services for both private and business customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Dealership Services

NAICS

Used Car Dealers (44112), Passenger Car Rental (532111), Passenger Car Leasing (532112), Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing (5321)

SIC

Services-Auto Rental & Leasing (No Drivers) (7510), Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500)

akta.pro primary industry

Subscription Fleet Operations & Remarketing Providers (THADACAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Used / Refurbished Vehicle Subscription Programs (THADACAL), Specialty Vehicle Rentals (SUVs, Convertibles, 4x4) (THADAAAH)

Keywords

• Automotive dealership services
• New vehicle sales
• Used car sales
• Vehicle leasing services
• E-bike retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Kortrijk

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. New Vehicle Sales: Sales of new vehicles from multiple brands including Peugeot, Citroën, DS Automobiles, Opel, Fiat, Abarth, Jeep, Alfa Romeo, BYD, MG, Hyundai, Leapmotor, Lancia, and Omoda Jaecoo
2. Used Vehicle Sales (VDC Car): Sales of pre-owned vehicles under the VDC Car label, with locations in Kortrijk, Wevelgem, Moeskroen, Doornik, Péruwelz and Ath
3. After-sales Services: Maintenance, repairs, and bodywork services for all vehicle brands through Eurorepar and Carrosserie Vandecasteele
4. E-bike Sales and Service (Hello Vélo): Sales and after-sales service of e-bikes with brands including Bosch and Shimano motors
5. Vehicle Rental (VDC Rent): Short-term rental of commercial vehicles in Tournai region, offering hourly, daily, and monthly rental options
6. Leasing Services (Vancia Car Lease): Car leasing services offered since 1980, part of the Group's comprehensive mobility solutions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Group Vandecasteele is a multi-brand automotive dealership group that sells new vehicles from 15 manufacturers, certified used cars under the VDC Car label, e-bikes through Hello Vélo, and provides supporting services including after-sales maintenance (Eurorepar), bodywork repairs (Carrosserie Vandecasteele), short-term vehicle rental (VDC Rent), and vehicle leasing (Vancia Car Lease) across 11 locations in Belgium. It serves both private consumers and professional/fleet customers with tailored mobility solutions.

Product overview

Group Vandecasteele is a multi-brand automotive dealership group operating primarily in Wallonia and West Flanders, Belgium. The company offers a diversified portfolio of mobility solutions organized around distinct sub-brands and services: new vehicle sales through multiple brand showrooms (Peugeot, Citroën, DS Automobiles, Opel, Fiat, Abarth, Jeep, Alfa Romeo, Lancia, BYD, MG, Hyundai, Leapmotor, Omoda & Jaecoo); VDC Car for used vehicles; VDC Rent for commercial vehicle rental; Hello Vélo for e-bikes and cycling solutions; Carrosserie Vandecasteele for bodywork and accident repair; Eurorepar Car Service for multi-brand maintenance; and Vancia Car Lease for vehicle leasing. The company operates across the Kortrijk-Doornik-Ath triangle with 11+ garage locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VDC Car: Used car sales label offering vehicles from all brands with up to 2 years warranty and 100-point inspection
• Hello Vélo
• Carrosserie Vandecasteele
• VDC Rent

Products and services

• VDC Car (Used Vehicles) Used vehicle sales label offering certified pre-owned vehicles from all brands with warranty and roadside assistance, sold through dedicated showrooms in Kortrijk, Wevelgem, Moeskroen, Doornik, Péruwelz, and Ath. Targeted at private individuals and businesses seeking quality second-hand cars.
• Hello Vélo (E-bike Retail and Service) E-bike retail and service offering electric bicycles, speed pedelecs, e-folds, e-cargo bikes, and bakfietsen from quality brands with Bosch and Shimano motors. Includes maintenance and repair services through a Shimano-certified workshop, for private purchase, leasing, and corporate use.
• VDC Rent (Commercial Vehicle Rental)

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ShimanocoreTechnology or IntegrationShimano is the permanent partner in the Hello Vélo workshop for e-bike service and repairs. Their certified technicians use proper tools to elevate bike service to a higher level. Bosch is also mentioned as a technology partner providing mid-drive motors for e-bikes sold at Hello Vélo.
• BoschcoreTechnology or IntegrationBosch provides mid-drive motors for the quality e-bikes sold at Hello Vélo stores. The company offers e-bikes with Bosch motors for private purchase, leasing, or corporate purchases.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Louyet Group: Belgian family-owned multi-brand automotive dealer group with authorized franchises for premium and volume brands. Operates a regional dealership network in Belgium with similar mix of new vehicle sales, used cars, and after-sales services.
• Cardoen: Belgian multi-brand automotive retailer offering new cars, used vehicles, leasing and after-sales across many brands. Operates physical showrooms across Belgium and shares the same multibrand dealership model as Group Vandecasteele.
• Hedin Mobility Group: European automotive retail and distribution group with multi-brand dealerships in Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Sweden and Switzerland. Hedin Belgium (formerly Volvo/BMW dealer network) shares the multi-brand franchise model and EV transition exposure.

Broad incumbents

• Inchcape plc: Global automotive distributor operating multi-brand distribution and dealer networks across 40+ markets. While much larger and listed, Inchcape illustrates the consolidated-dealer model Group Vandecasteele aspires to at regional scale.
• Pendragon plc (now Lithia UK): Former UK-listed multi-brand automotive retailer with multi-brand franchise model and integrated used-car, leasing, and aftersales services. Useful strategic comparable for the multi-brand consolidation thesis.
• Van Mossel Automotive Group: Largest automotive mobility group in the Benelux with multi-brand dealerships, leasing, and rental operations across the Netherlands and Belgium. Comparable business model of integrated mobility services but at significantly larger scale.
• D'Ieteren Group: Belgian automotive group operating D'Ieteren Auto (multi-brand dealer network) plus broader mobility services including BELRON and WeAreLLoren. Operates a much larger scale than Group Vandecasteele but faces the same multi-brand dealership economics and EV transition dynamics in Belgium.

Others

• Colruyt Group (auto retail arm): Belgian retail conglomerate with adjacent involvement in mobility and energy (DATS 24). Operates multi-brand used car platform indirectly related to dealership economics and Belgian consumer mobility.

Regional players

• Volkswagen D'Ieteren Premium (within D'Ieteren): Belgian VW Group multi-brand dealer network competing for the same Stellantis/legacy European OEM customer base within Belgium. Comparable shop economics and OEM relationship management challenges.
• Bavaria Motors Group: Family-owned multi-brand automotive retailer based in the Netherlands/Benelux region with showrooms for multiple brands including BMW, Volkswagen and EV players. Comparable family-controlled multi-brand strategy in an adjacent geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/vandecasteelekortrijk
• Xx.com/peugeotvdc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/garage-vandecasteele-n.v.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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