What Carglass Sweden does

Carglass Sweden AB is a Stockholm-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Belron that operates a specialist vehicle glass repair and replacement service across Sweden. The company runs 126 owned-and-operated workshops in 104 towns, providing stone chip repair, full windscreen, side-window, and rear-window replacement for all vehicle makes and models, including legacy brands (SAAB) and newer EV marques (Tesla, Volvo, Polestar, BYD, Xpeng, Zeekr). Its core technology stack centres on the proprietary Glass Medic® resin-injection repair method, mandatory ADAS camera and sensor recalibration after every windscreen replacement, OE-standard replacement glass, and Carglass® Protect, a hydrophobic glass coating add-on.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer model in which customers book online or by phone and Carglass administers the full insurance claim on their behalf. Revenue comes primarily from per-transaction service fees billed to insurers (with customers paying only a deductible, typically 0-200 SEK for a repair and 1,500-2,500 SEK for a replacement), supplemented by uninsured self-pay work, Bosch and Valeo wiper blade sales with installation (698-998 SEK per pair), and Carglass® Protect add-ons. Demand is structurally channelled through formal referral partnerships with more than 26 Swedish insurers including Folksam, IF Skadeförsäkring, Länsförsäkringar, Trygg-Hansa, Hedvig, and Volvia, who list Carglass on their digital channels and steer policyholders in.

Founded in 1986, the company employs 101-250 staff and is led by CEO Fredrik Feldt. Carglass Sweden holds a 4.5/5 rating across 5,950 verified Google reviews and operates cashless workshops (VISA, MasterCard, Swish). Financial revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Carglass Sweden

Legal name

Carglass Sweden AB

Website

https://carglass.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Carglass Sweden operates 126 workshops across Sweden, providing vehicle glass repair, windscreen/side/rear window replacement, and ADAS calibration to private car owners via direct booking and 26+ insurance partner referrals, as the Swedish arm of Belron.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Glass Repair and Replacement Services

NAICS

Automotive Glass Replacement Shops (811122), Automotive Body, Paint, Interior, and Glass Repair (81112)

akta.pro primary industry

Auto Glass Repair & Replacement (TLAKAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Glass Repair & Replacement (Windshield/Auto Glass) (TLAKAEAF), Auto Glass & Roadside Assistance (Add-on Coverages) (FSAJABAJ)

Keywords

• Automotive glass repair
• Windscreen replacement
• Stone chip repair
• ADAS camera calibration
• Vehicle glass services

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Glass Repair and Replacement Services: Carglass generates revenue by charging for stone chip repairs and full glass replacements. With insurance (comprehensive or third-party fire/theft coverage), the customer pays only a deductible (typically 0–200 SEK for repairs, 1,500–2,500 SEK for replacements), and Carglass bills the insurance company for the remainder. Without insurance, customers pay the full service cost directly.
2. Windscreen Wiper Sales: Bosch Aerotwin wiper blades are sold at workshops as an add-on to repair/replacement bookings. Bosch wiper blades: 698 SEK/pair for windscreen, 349 SEK/piece for rear. Valeo wiper blades: 798–998 SEK/pair for windscreen (depending on electric/heated variant), 298 SEK/piece for rear. Installation included.
3. Insurance Administration Services: Carglass handles the full insurance claim administration on behalf of customers, billing insurers directly for services rendered. The company is a cashless workshop accepting VISA, MasterCard, and Swish.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Carglass Sweden operates a national network of 126 workshops providing vehicle glass repair and replacement services, including stone chip repair via resin injection, windscreen/side/rear window replacement, and ADAS camera calibration. The company handles insurance claim paperwork directly with 26+ insurance partners, offers Carglass Protect hydrophobic coating, and sells branded wiper blades. Customers book appointments online, by phone, or through insurance referrals.

Product overview

Carglass Sweden operates a service workshop network providing automotive glass repair and replacement services. The core offering consists of stone chip repair (Laga stenskott) and complete glass replacement services for windscreens (Byta vindruta), side windows (Byta sidoruta), and rear windows (Byta bakruta). The service portfolio is built around the Glass Medic® repair method and includes mandatory ADAS calibration after windscreen replacement. Add-on services include Carglass® Protect (hydrophobic glass treatment) and Bosch wiper blade sales with installation. All services are available across approximately 126 workshops throughout Sweden, handling all vehicle makes and models. The company processes insurance claims directly with over 26 partner insurance companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stone Chip Repair (Laga stenskott) Resin injection repair of small stone chip damage to windscreens, typically completed in under 30 minutes and often covered free of charge for insurance customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Stone chip repair completed in under 30 minutes
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers26 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

27 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BelroncoreOthersBelron is the global parent company of Carglass. Carglass Sweden AB is a subsidiary of Belron, which is described as the world's leading expert in vehicle glass. Belron provides the Carglass brand license, operational standards, and global network support.
• AktsamcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance company partner. Carglass handles all glass repair and replacement services for Aktsam policyholders. Customer pays only the deductible. Aktsam refers customers via its own platform and listing on carglass.se.
• FolksamcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance company partner. Carglass handles all glass repair and replacement services for Folksam policyholders. Customer pays only the deductible. Folksam refers customers via its own platform and listing on carglass.se.
• IF SkadeförsäkringcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance company partner. Carglass handles all glass repair and replacement services for IF policyholders. Customer pays only the deductible. IF refers customers via its own platform and listing on carglass.se.
• LänsförsäkringarcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance company partner. Carglass handles all glass repair and replacement services for Länsförsäkringar policyholders. Customer pays only the deductible. Länsförsäkringar refers customers via its own platform and listing on carglass.se.
• Trygg-HansacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance company partner. Carglass handles all glass repair and replacement services for Trygg-Hansa policyholders. Customer pays only the deductible. Trygg-Hansa refers customers via its own platform and listing on carglass.se.
• HedvigcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDigital insurance company partner. Stone chip repair covered with 0 kr deductible, 3 times per year. Windshield replacement deductible: 2,000 kr. Carglass handles all claims reporting directly.
• PaydrivecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance company partner (pay-per-km insurer). Carglass handles all glass repair and replacement services for Paydrive policyholders. All damage reporting is done during booking at carglass.se.
• Safe TowncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance company partner. Stone chip repair: 0 kr deductible. Windshield replacement: 1,500 kr deductible. Carglass handles all insurance contact.
• IF MärkesförsäkringcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance company partner (manufacturer brand insurance for various car brands). Carglass handles all glass repair and replacement services. Deductible varies.
• GjensidigecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNorwegian-origin insurance company active in Sweden. Carglass handles all glass repair and replacement services for Gjensidige policyholders.
• Moderna FörsäkringarcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance company partner. Carglass handles all glass repair and replacement services for Moderna Försäkringar policyholders.
• Tre KronorcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance company partner. Carglass handles all glass repair and replacement services for Tre Kronor policyholders.
• SvedeacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance company partner. Carglass handles all glass repair and replacement services for Svedea policyholders.
• Motormännen FörsäkringcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance company partner (Motorists' Association insurance). Deductible: 200 kr for repair. Carglass handles all glass repair and replacement services.
• BrunskogscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance company partner. Carglass handles all glass repair and replacement services for Brunskogs policyholders.
• ICA FörsäkringcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance company partner (from ICA grocery chain). Carglass handles all glass repair and replacement services for ICA Försäkring policyholders.
• VolviacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance company partner (subsidiary of Volvo/Geely). Carglass handles all glass repair and replacement services for Volvia policyholders.
• VardiacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance company partner. Carglass handles all glass repair and replacement services for Vardia policyholders.
• Varsam FörsäkringcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance company partner. Carglass handles all glass repair and replacement services for Varsam Försäkring policyholders.
• WatercirclescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance company partner (digital insurer). Carglass handles all glass repair and replacement services for Watercircles policyholders.
• BiligcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance company partner (low-cost insurer). Carglass handles all glass repair and replacement services for Bilig policyholders.
• Bilsport & MCcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance company partner (cars and motorcycles). Carglass handles all glass repair and replacement services for Bilsport & MC policyholders.
• Dina FörsäkringarcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance company partner. Carglass handles all glass repair and replacement services for Dina Försäkringar policyholders.
• EvolicoreGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance company partner. Carglass handles all glass repair and replacement services for Evoli policyholders.
• LincoreGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance company partner. Carglass handles all glass repair and replacement services for Lin policyholders.
• SensorcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance company partner. Carglass handles all glass repair and replacement services for Sensor policyholders.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Safelite Solutions: Largest vehicle glass repair and replacement company in the United States. Closest direct peer to Carglass Sweden — same core offering (stone chip repair, windshield replacement, ADAS calibration), same insurance-driven GTM, similar workshop model. Often cited as Belron's primary North American vehicle.
• Speedy Glass: Belron-owned vehicle glass repair and replacement brand operating in Belgium, France, and other European markets. Sister operation to Carglass Sweden under the Belron group with the same service mix and insurance-driven GTM.
• Glass Doctor: US vehicle and home glass repair franchise network (part of Neighborly). Competes in the same windshield repair and replacement category with insurance-driven demand. Smaller scale than Safelite but directly overlapping service mix.
• Apple Auto Glass: Canadian vehicle glass repair and replacement chain offering windshield repair/replacement and ADAS calibration with insurance billing. Comparable service portfolio and customer base to Carglass Sweden.
• Autoglass (UK): UK vehicle glass repair and replacement provider and a fellow Belron subsidiary. Direct functional twin to Carglass Sweden: same brands (Carglass/Autoglass are sister brands under Belron), same insurance-partner model, same workshop network. Useful proxy for benchmarking Swedish unit economics.
• NOVUS Glass: North American vehicle glass repair and replacement franchise network. Offers stone chip repair and full windshield replacement with insurance billing. Comparable workshop-based model targeting private car owners.

Regional players

• Mekonomen: Leading Nordic automotive spare parts and service chain operating across Sweden, Norway, and Finland. Adjacent competitor for vehicle-owner wallet share and a relevant comparison for Swedish workshop-network economics, even though it does not specialize in glass.
• Däckia: Swedish tire and automotive service chain with multiple physical workshops across Sweden. Comparable Swedish workshop-network footprint and direct-to-consumer convenience model, even though core offering is tires rather than glass.

Broad incumbents

• Belron Group: Global parent company of Carglass Sweden and the world's largest vehicle glass repair and replacement group. Operates multiple brands (Carglass, Safelite, Autoglass, Speedy Glass, NOVUS, etc.) across 30+ countries. Not a competitor per se, but a benchmark for scale, operating standards, and IP shared with the Swedish entity.

Emerging players

• Windshield Surgeons: Independent vehicle glass repair provider offering mobile windshield repair/replacement services. Smaller-scale emerging competitor focused on convenience-based service delivery; relevant to Carglass's competitive set as a niche alternative.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCnMYHazsgoNwF5_XnqqTnPA
• Facebookfacebook.com/CarglassSweden
• Instagraminstagram.com/carglass_se

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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