Brabil

What Brabil does

Brabil AS is a privately held, single-location mechanical and body repair shop (mekanisk- og karosseriverksted) operating in Brattvåg, Norway, from Synnalandsvegen 62. The company is a member of the Meca automotive chain network and holds official Statens vegvesen workshop approvals for Verksted01 and Verksted02, which authorize it to perform periodic vehicle inspections (EU-kontroll/PKK) alongside general mechanical and bodywork repairs, paint, and auto glass replacement.

The company's core offering is a unified suite of automotive services delivered under one roof: mechanical repairs, bodywork and painting, EU vehicle inspections, tire storage (dekkhotell), seasonal tire changeover, tire and rim sales sourced through dealer partnerships with Starco and Norgesdekk, and short-term car rental for customers whose vehicles are in the shop. Technology is limited to standard automotive repair and bodywork equipment; there are no proprietary technology assets, patents, or digital platforms developed by the company itself, with customer-facing digital interaction routed through the company's website and the Meca.no booking platform.

Brabil's revenue is generated from one-time repair and inspection jobs, hardware sales of tires and rims, recurring seasonal tire hotel storage fees, and short-term car rental. The customer base is exclusively individual vehicle owners in the Brattvåg area of Western Norway, reached via walk-in, phone/email booking, and Meca.no's online scheduling. The company is led by Managing Director Magne Remme and Customer Service Representative Wenche Vadseth, and has previously divested a secondary Valderøy location, which now operates as a separate entity under dekkavdeling.no.

Name

Brabil

Legal name

Brabil AS

Website

https://brabil.no

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Brabil AS is a single-location mechanical and body repair shop in Brattvåg, Norway, serving individual vehicle owners with repairs, EU inspections, tire services, and car rental as part of the Meca chain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Brattvåg

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Repair and Service: Mechanical repairs, bodywork, painting, and vehicle inspection services. One-time service transactions billed per job.
2. Tire Sales and Services: Sale of tires and rims, tire hotel storage, and seasonal tire change/rotation services.
3. Car Rental: Short-term car rental offered to customers during their vehicle repair period.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Brabil is a local mechanical and bodywork repair shop (mekanisk- og karosseriverksted) in Brattvåg, Norway, operating as part of the Meca chain. It provides vehicle repairs, maintenance, EU vehicle inspections (periodisk kjøretøykontroll), bodywork and painting, auto glass repair/replacement, tire sales, tire changeover, and tire hotel storage, along with short-term car rental during repairs. The offering is delivered at a single physical workshop location and is available to individual vehicle owners in the surrounding area.

Product overview

Brabil is a local mechanical and body repair shop in Brattvåg, Norway, operating as part of the Meca chain. The company offers a unified suite of automotive services centered on vehicle repair and maintenance (mekanisk verksted) combined with body and paint work (karosseriverksted). Core offerings include EU vehicle inspections, tire storage (dekkhotell), tire changeover, tire and rim sales, car rental, and auto glass repair/replacement. The primary workshop service and EU-kontroll function as the core offerings, while tire services and rental represent complementary add-on services.

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Products and services

• Mekanisk og karosseriverksted (Mechanical and Bodywork Workshop) Mechanical and body repair service providing vehicle repairs, maintenance, paint and body work, and auto glass repair/replacement. Approved by Statens vegvesen (Norwegian Public Roads Administration) for Verksted01 and Verksted02. Aimed at individual vehicle owners in the Brattvåg area.
• EU-kontroll (Periodisk kjøretøykontroll) Periodic vehicle control (EU inspection/PKK) required every two years for vehicles under 3,500 kg total weight, starting from the year the vehicle turns 4 years old. Performed under Brabil's Statens vegvesen Verksted01 and Verksted02 approvals. Aimed at individual vehicle owners needing regulatory inspection compliance.
• Dekkhotell og omlegging (Tire Hotel and Changeover) Tire storage service where tires are washed, inspected, and stored under proper conditions, plus seasonal tire changeover service. Includes notification of any discrepancies found during inspection. Aimed at individual vehicle owners seeking seasonal tire storage and change.
• Salg av dekk og felg (Tire and Rim Sales) Sale of tires and rims through dealer partnerships with Starco and Norgesdekk, offering a wide selection with short delivery times and professional installation. Aimed at individual vehicle owners purchasing replacement tires or rims.
• Bilutleie (Car Rental) Short-term car rental service available for customers who need a replacement vehicle while their own car is being serviced at the workshop. Aimed at individual vehicle owners needing temporary transportation during repairs.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Meca-kjeden (Meca Chain)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrabil operates as a member of the Meca automotive chain network. The partnership provides access to the Meca booking platform for online appointment scheduling and brand association with a recognized Norwegian automotive service chain.
• Statens vegvesen (Norwegian Public Roads Administration)coreTechnology or IntegrationBrabil holds official workshop approvals (Verksted01 and Verksted02) from Statens vegvesen, enabling them to perform EU vehicle inspections (periodisk kjøretøykontroll/PKK) and other official vehicle assessments.
• StarcominorOthersTire dealer partnership providing access to wide tire and rim inventory for sales and installation services.
• NorgesdekkminorOthersTire dealer partnership providing access to wide tire and rim inventory with competitive pricing for sales and installation services.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• BilXtra: Norwegian automotive service and parts chain with affiliated workshops performing repairs, tire services, and EU controls. Highly comparable as a chain-affiliated Norwegian local-workshop competitor.
• Euromaster: European tire and auto-service chain with Norwegian locations offering tire sales, storage, changeover, and general mechanical work. Directly comparable in tire-centric service offering and local-workshop model.
• Mekonomen: Nordic automotive service chain operating affiliated workshops offering mechanical repair, tire service, and inspections. Directly comparable business model to Brabil as a chain-affiliated multi-service auto workshop serving local markets.
• Dekk1: Norwegian tire retail and service chain selling tires, rims, and offering seasonal storage and changeover. Comparable for the tire sales, storage, and changeover revenue lines that Brabil offers through Starco and Norgesdekk.
• First Stop: European tire and service chain with Norwegian outlets providing tire sales, seasonal changeover, and light mechanical services. Comparable as a chain-affiliated workshop competing for the same regional tire and inspection demand.
• NAF Senter: Norwegian Automobile Federation-affiliated service centers offering mechanical repair, tire services, and inspections across Norway. Directly comparable as a national network of local workshops with similar service mix to Brabil.

Others

• Meko: Nordic automotive parts distributor and concept-chain operator (Mekonomen, MECA, etc.) supplying parts and concepts to affiliated workshops. Comparable as the upstream supplier/concept owner behind affiliated workshops similar to Brabil.

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Car Service: Global workshop network performing mechanical and electronic vehicle repairs with brand and tooling support from Bosch. Comparable as a larger, brand-backed chain network competing for the same local repair customers.
• Meca (kjeden): The Norwegian automotive service chain of which Brabil is a member. Comparable as the parent brand and network orchestrator providing booking, brand, and standards to affiliated local workshops like Brabil.
• Bilia: Large Nordic automotive dealer and service group offering mechanical repair, bodywork, and inspections across multiple locations. Comparable as a broader incumbent providing similar service categories but at significantly greater scale and geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bosbrabil
• Instagraminstagram.com/brabilbrattvag

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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