Garages Lanthemann

What Garages Lanthemann does

Garages Lanthemann (legal entity: Garage Lanthemann SA) is a family-owned, multi-brand automotive dealership group founded in 1969 and headquartered in Cortaillod, Switzerland, operating across three locations in the cantons of Neuchâtel (Cortaillod) and Vaud (Champagne, Essertines-sur-Yverdon). The company is an authorized dealer for ŠKODA, Opel, Volkswagen, and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, with Audi authorization planned for Essertines-sur-Yverdon in Q4 2026 and Champagne by 2027 following the announced acquisition of Garage Bovay. Its service portfolio spans new vehicle sales, used vehicle sales through a dedicated online platform (cars.garages-lanthemann.ch plus AutoScout24), workshop repair and maintenance, bodywork, car wash centers, vehicle leasing (in partnership with AMAG Leasing and Cembra), and a dedicated B2B fleet management sub-brand called Lanthe Fleet.

The business operates a horizontally segmented model addressing both individual consumers (vehicle purchase, maintenance, car wash) and business fleet customers (fleet acquisition, financing, full-leasing, electrification support, and after-sales). Distribution is anchored in physical showrooms supplemented by online used-vehicle listings, online workshop appointment booking via imaweb AG, and direct enterprise fleet sales. Technology integrations include the Service Cam (OEM-driven video capture of vehicles during service), the autoSense adapter for connected vehicle monitoring, and digital identification/credit decisioning partners (Intrum SA, CRIF, ZEK/IKO). The company is privately held, led by Gaël Lanthemann, and has 11–50 employees. Its 2026 acquisition of Garage Bovay is the most significant inorganic move in its recent history and is the operational lever for the planned Audi introduction and Vaud canton expansion.

Name

Garages Lanthemann

Legal name

Garage Lanthemann SA

Website

https://garages-lanthemann.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Garages Lanthemann is a family-owned Swiss multi-brand automotive dealership (ŠKODA, Opel, Volkswagen, VW Commercial Vehicles) operating three locations in Cortaillod, Champagne, and Essertines-sur-Yverdon, serving individual consumers and business fleet customers with vehicle sales, workshop services, car wash, leasing, and fleet management.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cortaillod

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Inventory (new and used vehicle stock across ŠKODA, Opel, Volkswagen brands), Personnel (sales staff, certified mechanics, fleet specialists, bodywork technicians), Operations (workshop facilities, car wash centers, bodywork carrosserie, fuel station, parts inventory), Marketing or Sales (website, Instagram, LinkedIn, press releases, newsletter), Technology or R&D (workshop management systems, imaweb booking platform, Service Cam, autoSense integration, digital identification and credit assessment integrations), Infrastructure (three showroom/service locations across Neuchâtel and Vaud)

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Sales (New and Used): Sale of new vehicles from authorized brands (ŠKODA, Opel, Volkswagen) and used vehicles through dedicated platforms. The company operates dedicated new vehicle showrooms and an online used car platform.
2. Workshop and Repair Services: Automotive repair and maintenance services performed at workshop facilities. Services include routine maintenance, repairs, and recall-related work (e.g., Takata airbag recalls). Pricing based on labor rates and parts.
3. Car Wash Services: Multi-program wash tunnels and ancillary services (vacuum, carpet cleaning, air pumps) at dedicated wash centers in Cortaillod and Champagne locations.
4. Vehicle Leasing: Leasing services for vehicles and electric bicycles, including credit checks and digital identification processes through partners like AMAG Leasing and Cembra.
5. Fleet Management Services: Comprehensive fleet management including acquisition, financing, full-leasing, fleet analysis, and electrification support for business customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Garages Lanthemann is a Swiss multi-brand automotive dealership selling new vehicles (ŠKODA, Opel, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles) and used vehicles across three showroom locations in the cantons of Neuchâtel and Vaud. It provides authorized workshop repair and maintenance services, multi-program car wash centers, bodywork services, vehicle and e-bike leasing, and the Lanthe Fleet corporate fleet management sub-brand.

Product overview

Garages Lanthemann is a multi-brand automotive dealership operating as a unified platform offering vehicle sales, workshop services, and fleet management. The core product portfolio includes new vehicle sales (ŠKODA, Opel, Volkswagen, and planned Audi), supported by a separate used vehicle sales platform (cars.garages-lanthemann.ch). The Lanthe Fleet sub-brand provides dedicated fleet management services including purchasing, financing, and full-leasing. Workshop services are offered across three locations (Cortaillod, Champagne, Essertines) with online appointment booking via imaweb AG. Additional services include car wash centers, vehicle leasing with integrated credit assessment, and Totalmobil! insurance coverage. The company was founded in 1969 and operates primarily in the cantons of Neuchâtel and Vaud, Switzerland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lanthe Fleet: Fleet management services for businesses including vehicle acquisition, financing, and full-leasing solutions

Products and services

• ŠKODA New Vehicles

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AMAG Leasing SAcoreOthersVehicle leasing partner for consumer and business leasing contracts. Handles digital identification processes and credit assessments for leasing applications.
• Cembra SAcoreOthersFinancial services partner for leasing contracts, providing credit assessments and financing solutions for vehicle purchases.
• Intrum SAminorOthersDigital identification service provider for identity verification during leasing application processes, including video identification capabilities.
• CRIFminorOthersCredit information provider for creditworthiness assessments during leasing application processes.
• ZEK/IKOminorOthersSwiss credit bureau providing credit history information for leasing credit assessments.
• Touring Club Suisse (TCS)minorOthersService provider for Totalmobil! free insurance coverage offered with new and used vehicle purchases from Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, Škoda, and VW Véhicules Utilitaires brands.
• Garage BovaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquisition target: Lanthemann will take over operations of Garage Bovay at Essertines-sur-Yverdon from July 2026. Frédéric Bovay will remain involved during transition. Site will expand to add Audi and ŠKODA services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AMAG: Switzerland's largest multi-brand automotive retailer, operating authorized dealerships and service centers nationwide. Directly comparable as a Swiss multi-brand franchise group with new/used sales, service, and fleet offerings.
• Pendragon plc: UK-based multi-brand automotive retailer with franchised dealerships and aftersales services. Comparable operating model of authorized multi-brand sales plus service and fleet support.
• Vertu Motors: UK multi-brand franchised car retailer with sales, service, and fleet offerings. Closely aligned business model to a regional authorized dealer group like Garages Lanthemann.
• Emil Frey: Major Swiss automotive dealer group with multi-brand representation, including Volkswagen Group brands. Closely comparable in business model, geographic focus, and OEM relationships.

Broad incumbents

• Inchcape plc: Global multi-brand automotive distributor and retailer operating across multiple continents. Comparable as a large-scale multi-brand dealership operator with diversified OEM partnerships and aftersales services.
• Lithia Motors: Large US-based multi-brand automotive retailer with an extensive franchised dealership network and digital retail platform. Comparable as a multi-brand dealer with omnichannel sales and aftersales.
• Group 1 Automotive: US and UK multi-brand franchised automotive retailer with new/used vehicle sales and aftersales service. Similar diversified dealership business model at international scale.
• AutoNation: Largest US automotive retailer operating multi-brand franchised dealerships with sales, service, and fleet capabilities. Comparable diversified dealership model at much greater scale.

Emerging players

• CarMax: Largest US used vehicle retailer with omnichannel platform. Comparable for the used-vehicle portion of Garages Lanthemann's business, particularly their dedicated online used car platform (cars.garages-lanthemann.ch).

Others

• Cox Automotive: Provider of automotive services, dealer software, and remarketing solutions. Adjacent peer for the technology, remarketing, and dealer-management capabilities relevant to a multi-service dealership operation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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