Reifendienst Bachmann

What Reifendienst Bachmann does

Reifendienst Bachmann (legal entity: KFZ- u. Reifendienst Bachmann GmbH) is a family-owned, certified German automotive master workshop (Kfz-Meisterbetrieb) operating from Pulheim in the Cologne metropolitan area. The company has been in continuous operation for over 45 years and runs two physical service locations: the Hauptstelle at Boschstraße 13 in Pulheim and the Filiale Brauweiler at Sachsstraße 4. Service offerings span the full scope of passenger-vehicle maintenance and repair, including brake service, oil changes, annual main and emissions inspections (HU/AU), manufacturer-spec inspections, tire sales (summer/winter/all-season) with branded tires and rims, tire and wheel storage, A/C service, axle alignment, chassis and suspension work, battery service, and electrical/electronic diagnostics. The company also offers specialized service for motorhomes and transporters, and partners with FirstStop as a Driver Fleet Solutions provider to serve corporate fleet customers.

Customer segments are led by individual private-vehicle owners in Pulheim and the surrounding Cologne region, supplemented by motorhome owners and business fleet operators. The company targets both consumer and small commercial customers; select customer references include private car owners (a customer of nine years' tenure is cited in Google reviews) and fleet operators utilizing the FirstStop partnership. The primary growth signals are niche (motorhome/transporter specialties and fleet contracts) rather than mass-market.

The business model is transactional and quote-based: customers request appointments by phone or walk in, services are quoted on a per-job basis, and revenue is generated one repair at a time rather than via subscriptions or contracts at the consumer level. Marketing is predominantly organic — a Google Business Profile with 5-star reviews, a website (reifenbachmann.de), and modest Facebook and Instagram presence. Throughput is stated at 500+ repairs per month across both branches. The company is privately held with no external funding, no subsidiaries, and no disclosed M&A activity; Dirk Bachmann serves as Managing Director (Geschäftsführer).

Name

Reifendienst Bachmann

Legal name

KFZ- u. Reifendienst Bachmann GmbH

Website

https://reifenbachmann.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Reifendienst Bachmann is a family-owned certified automotive workshop (Kfz-Meisterbetrieb) operating two locations in Pulheim, Germany, providing tire services, inspections, brake and electronic diagnostics, motorhome and transporter repair, and fleet management via its FirstStop partnership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Repair and Maintenance Services

NAICS

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

akta.pro primary industry

General Automotive Repair & Maintenance (TLAKAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Tire & Wheel Services (Mount/Balance/Alignment) (TLAKAAAD)

Keywords

• Tire sales and fitting
• Automotive repair services
• Vehicle inspection services
• Tire and wheel storage
• Fleet management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Pulheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Automotive Repair and Maintenance Services: One-time transaction-based revenue from repair and maintenance services including oil changes, brake service, inspections, tire mounting, battery replacement, electronics diagnostics, and more. Additional revenue from tire/rim storage services and fleet management services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Reifendienst Bachmann is a family-run Kfz-Meisterbetrieb (certified master automotive workshop) that sells and delivers vehicle maintenance, repair, and tire services for all car brands from two Pulheim branches (Hauptstelle and Filiale Brauweiler) under the FirstStop banner. Core deliverables include brake service, oil changes, statutory HU/AU inspections, manufacturer-spec inspections, tire and wheel sales plus seasonal mounting, tire and wheel storage, A/C service, axle alignment, chassis/suspension repair, battery service, electronic diagnostics, motorhome and transporter servicing, and fleet management via the FirstStop Driver Fleet Solutions partnership.

Product overview

Reifendienst Bachmann (KFZ- u. Reifendienst Bachmann GmbH) is a traditional automotive workshop offering a comprehensive portfolio of vehicle maintenance and repair services across two First-Stop locations in Pulheim, Germany. The company operates as a unified service delivery model rather than a modular software platform. Core services include tire sales, mounting, and storage; brake services; oil changes; vehicle inspections (HU/AU); air conditioning service; axle alignment; chassis/suspension work; battery service; and electrical/electronic diagnostics. Specialized services cover motorhome and transporter maintenance. Business-oriented offerings include fleet management partnerships for corporate vehicle fleets. All services are delivered by qualified master workshop (Meisterbetrieb) staff for vehicles from compact cars to motorhomes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Brake Service (Bremsen-Service) Comprehensive brake system inspection including visual examination of the brake system, checks of brake discs and brake pads, brake fluid testing and replacement, and brake system bleeding for all vehicle brands.
• Oil Change (Ölwechsel) Professional oil change service for all vehicle brands at fair prices, including oil filter replacement and used oil disposal.
• Vehicle Inspection (Hauptuntersuchung HU/AU) Statutory annual vehicle inspection, main inspection (HU), and emissions testing (AU) performed on behalf of customers.
• Manufacturer-Spec Inspection (Inspektion) Comprehensive inspection service for all passenger car brands strictly following manufacturer specifications to preserve manufacturer warranty.
• Tires, Wheels and Accessories (Reifen/Felgen/Zubehör) Sale of summer, winter, and all-season tires from branded manufacturers, aluminum and steel rims, and high-quality auto accessories, with professional consultation and mounting service from the master workshop.
• Tire and Wheel Storage (Reifen- und Rädereinlagerung) Professional seasonal storage of customer tires and wheels, including care, maintenance, and proactive notification when replacement is needed.
• A/C Service (Klima-Service) Climate control system testing including refrigerant evacuation and replacement and leak testing of the A/C system.
• Axle Alignment (Achsvermessung) Precision measurement of axle geometry and correction of even minor deviations to ensure proper vehicle tracking and tire wear.
• Chassis and Suspension (Fahrwerk) Inspection and repair of chassis and suspension components to avoid steering limitations and excessive tire wear.
• Battery Service (Batterie-Service) Battery testing, maintenance, and replacement for all vehicle types, including diagnosis of starter problems.
• Electrical and Electronics Diagnostics (Elektrik/Elektronik) Precision diagnostics and repair of modern vehicle electrical and electronic systems including control units, onboard electronics, and lighting across all vehicle brands, using state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment.
• Motorhome Service (Wohnmobile) Specialized maintenance, repair, and equipment service for motorhomes including oil changes, electronics, and other technical needs of recreational vehicles.
• Transporter Service (Transporter) Specialist maintenance, repair, and inspection service for transporters across all brands, serving tradespeople, delivery services, and fleet vehicles.
• Fleet Management (Flottenmanagement) Professional fleet management services delivered through the FirstStop Driver Fleet Solutions partnership — covering maintenance, repairs, tire management, and full vehicle management for company vehicle fleets of all types.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ repairs performed per month

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• FirstStop (Driver Fleet Solutions)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReifendienst Bachmann operates as a FirstStop partner for Driver Fleet Solutions, offering professional fleet management services to business customers. This partnership provides them with framework agreements and systems for serving company vehicle fleets including maintenance, repairs, and vehicle management services.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Euromaster: European tire and auto-service network (Michelin-owned) with German branch coverage. Direct overlap in tire service, mounting, and general automotive maintenance, with a comparable franchise / partner-workshop model.
• Premio Reifen + Autoservice: German tire specialist and auto-service franchise with several hundred partner workshops. Directly comparable in tire sales, storage, and full-service automotive repair under a franchise-partner model similar to Bachmann's FirstStop affiliation.
• Pit-Stop: Germany's largest specialist tire and auto-service franchise network. Direct competitor in core tire service, mounting, and storage offerings, with a similar franchise / branch-partner model where independent workshops operate under a shared brand and procurement agreements.
• Vergölst: German tire and auto-service specialist with a network of partner workshops. Direct overlap with Bachmann on tire sales, mounting, storage, and general automotive maintenance, particularly relevant given Bachmann's FirstStop affiliation which is a peer concept.

Others

• KS Tools / Gedore Werkzeugfabrik: German professional automotive and industrial tooling brands. Adjacent / supplier-side comparable as a German Mittelstand company serving professional automotive workshops like Bachmann.
• First Stop (Driver Fleet Solutions parent): European tire and fleet-service brand under Bridgestone, parent network of Bachmann's fleet partnership. Comparable because Bachmann operates as a partner workshop, sharing fleet-management frameworks, pricing, and B2B customer relationships.
• Wulf Gaertner Autoparts (MEYLE): German automotive parts manufacturer and supplier, not a service competitor, but a likely supplier in Bachmann's repair workflow. Thematically comparable as a German Mittelstand automotive ecosystem player.

Broad incumbents

• ATU (Auto-Teile-Unger): Germany's largest chain of multi-brand auto service workshops with hundreds of locations nationwide. Comparable because they offer the same automotive repair, tire, and inspection services as Bachmann, but at significantly greater scale and with broader geographic reach.
• Bosch Car Service: Global OEM-aligned service network with thousands of partner workshops offering diagnostics, repair, and maintenance for all vehicle brands. Comparable to Bachmann in scope of services, with stronger brand and diagnostic-equipment backing from Bosch.

Regional players

• Carglass: European vehicle glass repair and replacement specialist with strong German presence. Niche-adjacent comparator in that both are single-service specialist workshops targeting consumer vehicle owners with a phone / walk-in model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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