AAS

What AAS does

AAS GmbH Avci Abschleppservice is a Düsseldorf-headquartered towing, vehicle recovery and roadside assistance company founded in 1989 by Turan Avci. It operates a diversified in-house fleet spanning an Isuzu D-Max low-ceiling garage unit (1.8m clearance, up to 2.5t), Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Atego mid-duty tow trucks (up to 5t) and heavy-duty Scania R620 6x4 and MAN 41.480 8x4 recovery rigs capable of handling vehicles from 3.5t to 44t, supported by GPS live-tracking telematics and an electronic invoicing/back-office system for route optimization and dispatch.

The commercial portfolio centers on four core services: Falschparker (illegal parker) removal from private property at the violator's expense with photographic documentation; 24/7 Pannenhilfe und Bergung (breakdown assistance and recovery) for cars, SUVs, vans, trucks and buses with a promised sub-30-minute response; LKW-Bergungen for 40-ton trucks, semi-trailers and coaches nationwide; and a specialized Parkhaus & Tiefgarage service for tight-space garages. Beyond consumer work, AAS runs a corporate Unternehmensservice with recurring cooperation contracts covering fleet management, park space monitoring and electronic invoicing for logistics, retail, healthcare and real estate clients, plus a dedicated Behördenservice for federal, state and municipal agencies.

AAS is a privately held GmbH with two managing directors (Turan Avci and Marion Ehard), 11-50 employees and no external funding. Revenue is generated through transaction-based towing and recovery fees (pay-as-you-go, cash or EC card), recurring cooperation contracts with fleet operators and government entities, and professional park-space management services. Customer acquisition is direct-to-consumer via a 24/7 hotline (0211 5579534), website contact and quote forms, supplemented by a Facebook presence and a blog; the stated geographic footprint is Germany-wide, 365 days per year.

Name

AAS

Legal name

AAS GmbH Avci Abschleppservice

Website

https://abschleppdienst-avci.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AAS GmbH Avci Abschleppservice is a Düsseldorf-based towing and roadside assistance company founded in 1989, providing 24/7 vehicle recovery, illegal parker removal, LKW recovery up to 40 tons, and fleet cooperation contracts across Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Towing and Roadside Assistance

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Towing (48841), Motor Vehicle Towing (488410)

SIC

Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500)

akta.pro primary industry

Towing, Recovery & Vehicle Removal Services (TLAJAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Accident Recovery, Winch-Out & Towing Services (Light/Heavy) (TLAKAFAH), Towing, Impound & Vehicle Relocation Services (BPABAKAJ)

Keywords

• Vehicle towing services
• Roadside assistance
• Vehicle recovery
• Parking enforcement
• Breakdown service

Headquarters

HQ city

Düsseldorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Towing and Recovery Services: Fee-for-service towing, recovery, and breakdown assistance for vehicles ranging from small cars to 40-ton trucks. Services include removal of unauthorized parkers (costs borne by the violator), vehicle recovery from accidents and breakdowns, and LKW/truck recovery operations. Payment collected from vehicle owners directly or through assignment of claims from property owners.
2. Cooperation Contracts: Annual or multi-year service agreements with businesses, logistics companies, and government agencies for prioritized fleet support and coordinated services.
3. Park Space Management Services: Ongoing park space monitoring and enforcement services for property owners and businesses, removing unauthorized parkers at the violator's cost.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

AAS GmbH Avci Abschleppservice operates a 24/7 nationwide German towing, vehicle recovery, and breakdown assistance service, deploying a specialized fleet capable of handling vehicles from 1.8m to 40 tons. The company also provides parking enforcement and unauthorized vehicle removal for private property owners, businesses, and government authorities across Germany.

Product overview

AAS GmbH is a 24/7 towing and roadside assistance company founded in 1989 in Düsseldorf, Germany. The company operates a fleet of specialized vehicles ranging from compact garage vehicles (Isuzu D-Max, Mercedes Benz Sprinter/Atego) to heavy-duty truck recovery units (Scania R620, MAN 8x4). The service portfolio centers on four core offerings: (1) Falschparker & Abschleppservice for removing unauthorized vehicles from private property at the violator's expense; (2) Pannenhilfe und Bergung for breakdown assistance and vehicle recovery covering cars, trucks, and buses; (3) LKW-Bergungen for heavy commercial vehicle recovery nationwide; and (4) Parkhaus & Tiefgarage Service for tight-space towing using compact vehicles. The company also offers corporate services including parking space management, cooperation contracts, and GPS-enabled fleet management for businesses, as well as specialized services for government agencies. A key technological differentiator is their telematics and GPS live-tracking system for route optimization and faster response times.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Falschparker & Abschleppservice (Unauthorized Parking Removal Service) Removal of unauthorized parked vehicles from private properties, residential complexes, and business premises. The service is cost-neutral for the property owner because the violator pays the towing fees.
• Pannenhilfe und Bergung (Breakdown Assistance and Vehicle Recovery) 24/7 emergency breakdown assistance and accident recovery for passenger cars, motorcycles, and small vehicles anywhere in Germany.
• LKW-Bergungen (Heavy Truck and Commercial Vehicle Recovery) Specialized recovery service for trucks and commercial vehicles up to 40 tons, including accident recovery and cargo vehicle breakdowns on highways and roads.
• Parkhaus & Tiefgarage Service (Parking Garage and Underground Parking Service) Specialized towing service for vehicles parked in parking garages and underground parking facilities with limited maneuvering space.
• Unternehmensservice / Kooperationsverträge (Corporate Cooperation Contracts) Recurring corporate service agreements with fleet operators, property management companies, insurance companies, and large businesses for priority towing and parking enforcement services on flexible contractual terms.
• Behördenservice (Government and Public Authority Service) Designated towing and removal service for public authorities, municipalities, and government agencies enforcing parking and traffic regulations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Response time under 30 minutes in service area
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Vergölst GmbH: Major German tire and automotive service network offering roadside assistance tied to its service center footprint. Adjacent competitor with overlapping emergency mobility services but primarily focused on tire and workshop services rather than dedicated towing.

Others

• DEKRA Automobil GmbH: Major German vehicle inspection, testing, and expert services organization that occasionally partners with or coordinates towing services for vehicles needing inspection-related transport. Tangentially related rather than directly competing, but a potential enterprise channel partner for AAS.

Direct peers

• Autobau Service GmbH / Bergungsdienst Schöller: Mid-size German tow and recovery operator with comparable heavy-duty LKW recovery capability and 24/7 service. Closely matches AAS on the heavy commercial vehicle recovery side of the business with similar fleet composition.
• ABS Abschleppdienst Berlin: Berlin-based competitor tow operator offering illegal parking removal, breakdown assistance, and vehicle recovery in the German capital. Closely comparable in service mix and transactional business model, though serving a different regional market.
• Abschleppdienst.de / Bergung24: Online marketplace and network of tow operators across Germany connecting customers with local towing and recovery providers. Competes with AAS in customer acquisition, though AAS would also benefit from listing on such aggregator platforms.

Broad incumbents

• ARCD (Auto- und Reiseclub Deutschland): Smaller German automobile club providing roadside assistance, towing, and travel services. Competes with AAS in the breakdown/roadside segment through a membership model, though with smaller scale than ADAC.
• ACE Auto Club Europa: German automobile club providing roadside assistance, towing, and recovery to its members across Germany. Competes with AAS in the breakdown assistance and recovery market through a club membership model that bundles services annually.
• AvD (Automobilclub von Deutschland): One of Germany's traditional automobile clubs providing roadside assistance, towing, and travel services to members. Operates as a broad incumbent offering bundled membership services including recovery and towing that overlap with AAS's Pannenhilfe offering.
• Falck GmbH (Germany operations): Danish-headquartered multinational providing roadside assistance, towing, ambulance, and emergency services across Europe including Germany. Directly comparable in commercial vehicle recovery and government/enterprise contracts, though at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• ADAC e.V. Germany's largest automobile club with millions of members offering 24/7 roadside assistance, towing, and recovery services bundled into membership fees. Competes with AAS in roadside assistance and recovery, but as a broad membership-based incumbent rather than a focused pay-per-incident operator.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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