Autobase

What Autobase does

Autobase Srl is a privately held, authorized Renault and Dacia car dealership (concessionaria) headquartered in Padova, Italy, with a secondary showroom and workshop in Albignasego. The company sells new Renault vehicles spanning passenger cars (Twingo, Clio, Captur, Megane E-Tech Electric, Scenic E-Tech Electric, Renault 5, Renault 4, Symbioz, Austral, Espace, Rafale) and light commercial vehicles (Kangoo, Trafic, Master, Renault 4 Van), plus a multi-brand used vehicle inventory (Dacia, Volkswagen, Fiat, Lancia, Peugeot, Hyundai, Kia, and others) sold through the Renault ReNew certified pre-owned program and parallel used-car channels. Ancillary revenue is generated through financing products (including 0% interest promotional offers such as tasso zero, TAEG 0.98%), leasing and rental (noleggio) arrangements, and workshop-based after-sales maintenance and repair services. The dealership uses the Renault-affiliated Dealerk platform for its website and dealer management, and supports multilingual customer engagement via phone, WhatsApp, and an accessibility widget.

The company serves a distributed base of private individual buyers (privati) and a smaller set of business customers (aziende) requiring commercial vehicles, fleet purchases, and leasing arrangements. Distribution is hybrid: two physical showrooms drive the majority of test drives, negotiations, and vehicle handovers, while online browsing, inquiry forms, and WhatsApp support serve as top- and mid-funnel channels. Promotional campaigns are co-marketed with Renault Italia and include manufacturer-level offers (Captur Full Hybrid at €119/month with €6,200 down and €16,359 final installment, Twingo E-Tech Electric bundled with Enel home charging credits) and ReNew Days used-vehicle events. Autobase operates as a franchisee within the Renault distribution system and has no disclosed proprietary technology, no AI/ML capabilities, and no disclosed institutional investment or funding rounds.

Name

Autobase

Legal name

Autobase Srl

Website

https://autobase.concessionaria.renault.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Autobase is a privately held authorized Renault and Dacia dealership operating two showrooms and workshops in Padova and Albignasego, Italy, selling new vehicles, multi-brand used cars, financing, leasing, and maintenance services to private individuals and local businesses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Retail

NAICS

Automobile Dealers (4411), Used Car Dealers (441120)

SIC

Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations (5500)

akta.pro primary industry

Auto & Vehicle Loan Brokerage (FSAEAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

New & Used Auto Purchase Loans (FSAKADAA)

Keywords

• Automotive retail sales
• Vehicle financing services
• Car maintenance repair
• Used car dealership
• Commercial vehicle sales

Headquarters

HQ city

Padua

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New Vehicle Sales: Sales of new Renault and Dacia vehicles, including passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Prices range from approximately €9,990 (Mobilize Duo) to €47,230 (Master E-Tech Electric). The dealership also sells vehicles from other brands (Fiat, Volkswagen, Lancia, Peugeot, Hyundai, Kia) as a multi-brand dealer.
2. Used Vehicle Sales: Sales of pre-owned vehicles under the Renault ReNew program, offering certified used cars with warranties (ReNew Gold, ReNew Electric, ReNew Start). The dealership also sells multi-brand used vehicles. Warranty durations range from 12 to 36 months depending on vehicle condition.
3. After-Sales Service and Maintenance: Workshop services including vehicle maintenance and repairs. Renault Care Service provides online maintenance quotes. Spare parts sales are available.
4. Financing and Insurance Products: The dealership facilitates financing offers including 0% interest loans (tasso zero, TAEG 0.98%), monthly payment plans with down payments and final installments. Vehicle leasing and rental (noleggio) options are also promoted.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Autobase is an authorized Renault and Dacia car dealership operating two showroom and workshop locations in Padova and Albignasego, Italy. The dealership sells new Renault passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, certified pre-owned vehicles under the ReNew program and multi-brand used cars, and provides vehicle financing (including 0% interest offers), workshop maintenance and repair services, and trade-in vehicle evaluation.

Product overview

Autobase is a Renault and Dacia car dealership with two locations in Padova and Albignasego, Italy. The company operates as a traditional automotive retail business offering a portfolio of products organized around three pillars: (1) new Renault vehicles spanning passenger cars (Twingo, Clio/Nuova Clio, Captur, Megane E-Tech Electric, Scenic E-Tech Electric, Symbioz, Austral, Espace, Rafale) and light commercial vehicles (Kangoo, Trafic, Master, Renault 4 Van, Kangoo Van) across electric, full hybrid, plug-in hybrid, petrol, diesel, and LPG powertrains; (2) multi-brand certified pre-owned vehicles under the Renault ReNew program (ReNew Gold, ReNew Electric, ReNew Start) plus other branded used cars; and (3) ancillary services including vehicle financing with zero-interest promotional rates, leasing for businesses, and workshop maintenance services. The company also sells Mobilize Duo and carries selected used vehicles from other brands including Dacia, Volkswagen, FIAT, Lancia, and Peugeot.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• New Renault Passenger Vehicles Sales of new Renault passenger vehicles including Clio/Nuova Clio, Captur, Megane E-Tech Electric, Scenic E-Tech Electric, Symbioz, Austral, Espace, Rafale, Renault 4 E-Tech Electric, Renault 5 E-Tech Electric, and Twingo E-Tech Electric across electric, full hybrid, plug-in hybrid, petrol, diesel, and LPG powertrains. Targeted at individual consumers seeking personal transportation.
• New Renault Commercial Vehicles Sales of new Renault light commercial vehicles including Kangoo Van (petrol and E-Tech Electric), Trafic Van/Trafic SpaceClass, Master Furgone/Master E-Tech Electric, and Renault 4 Van. Targeted at business customers requiring fleet or commercial transportation solutions. Mobilize Duo micro car also offered.
• Used Vehicles (ReNew and Multi-Brand) Certified pre-owned vehicles under the Renault ReNew program (ReNew Gold, ReNew Electric, ReNew Start) with over 150 quality verification tests and warranty coverage of 12 to 36 months depending on condition. Also offers multi-brand used vehicles from Dacia, Volkswagen, FIAT, Lancia, Peugeot, Hyundai, Kia and others. Used vehicles priced from approximately €7,490 to €22,000.
• Vehicle Financing and Leasing Financial products including zero-interest financing (tasso zero) with TAEG 0.98%, monthly payment plans with down payments and final installments, and vehicle leasing/noleggio arrangements. Available for both private customers and businesses with promotional offers such as Captur Full Hybrid from €119/month with €6,200 down payment.
• Maintenance and After-Sales Service Workshop services for vehicle maintenance, repairs, and Renault Care Service online quote booking at service centers in Padova and Albignasego. Includes spare parts supply and certified warranty servicing. Available to both private and business vehicle owners.
• Trade-in Vehicle Evaluation Vehicle valuation and trade-in service allowing customers to assess the value of their existing vehicle as credit toward a new or used purchase, integrated with Renault's official used vehicle valuation system.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 150 quality verification tests performed on each used vehicle
• +1 more outcomes

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

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Enel (for Twingo E-Tech Electric promotion)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Promotional partnership offering Twingo E-Tech Electric buyers up to 30,000 km of home charging through Enel. Limited-time offer valid until 06/07/26 as part of vehicle purchase promotion.
• Renault Italia S.p.A.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAutobase is an authorized dealer for Renault vehicles, operating under a dealer agreement with Renault Italia S.p.A. The partnership grants rights to sell new Renault vehicles, use Renault branding, access manufacturer promotional campaigns, and provide certified warranty services. The website uses Renault dealer management system (dealerk.com) and is listed on Renault's official dealer locator.
• Renault Italia S.p.A. (Dacia)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAutobase also sells Dacia vehicles under the same ownership structure, operating a separate website (autobase.concessionaria.dacia.it). The dealership provides sales and service for the full Dacia range including Sandero, Duster, and Spring models.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Gruppo Bonaldi: Large Italian multi-brand dealer group operating across northern Italy with franchised brands including BMW, MINI, and others. Comparable as a broader incumbent Italian dealer group with similar full-service dealership operations (sales, service, financing) at greater scale.

Direct peers

• Autotorino: One of Italy's largest multi-brand automotive dealer groups with showrooms across northern Italy. Comparable as a franchised multi-brand dealer operating in the same Italian retail automotive market with similar OEM relationships, financing intermediation, and after-sales service offerings.
• CarStore: Italian used car retail chain associated with the Volkswagen Group, offering certified pre-owned vehicles with warranty across multiple Italian locations. Comparable as a multi-location used vehicle retailer competing for the same certified pre-owned buyer segment.

Others

• AutoScout24 Italia: Europe's largest online vehicle marketplace with strong Italian presence for new and used car listings. Comparable as a discovery and comparison platform where Autobase's inventory competes for buyer attention against other dealers' listings.
• Subito.it: Italy's leading online classifieds marketplace with a major automotive vertical for new and used vehicle listings. Comparable as an alternative discovery channel for vehicle buyers that competes with Autobase's website for organic search traffic and lead generation.

Emerging players

• noicompriamoauto.it: Italian online used car buying service that purchases vehicles from consumers and resells through dealer auctions. Comparable because it directly disrupts the trade-in and used car acquisition process that Autobase relies on for ReNew inventory sourcing.
• CarNext: European used car platform (operated by LeasePlan) offering certified pre-owned vehicles across multiple markets. Comparable as an emerging certified used-car competitor targeting similar value-conscious buyers with warranty-backed inventory in the European market.
• Brumbrum: Italian online used car retailer offering direct-to-consumer used vehicle sales with home delivery. Comparable as it competes for the same Italian used vehicle buyer and pressures traditional dealer used-car margins, though it operates without physical showrooms.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/autobasebusiness
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/autobase-srl-pd

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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