DAT Group

What DAT Group does

DAT Group (Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH) is a privately held German automotive data and software company headquartered in Ostfildern, Germany, with operations across 22 European and Asian countries and over 550 employees. Founded in 1931 under the auspices of the three principal German automotive associations — VDA (Verband der Automobilindustrie), VDIK (Verband der Internationalen Kraftfahrzeughersteller) and ZDK (Zentralverband Deutsches Kraftfahrzeuggewerbe) — the company occupies a deliberate neutral-intermediary position between manufacturers, importers, dealers, repair shops, expert appraisers, insurance companies, banks, leasing firms and fleet operators. This tripartite founding structure gives DAT access to manufacturer proprietary data — including configuration, equipment, spare-part pricing and ADAS-system details — that competing aftermarket data providers cannot obtain.

The company's commercial product surface is organized around the SilverDAT platform family. SilverDAT 3 is the primary modular data and information system for VIN decoding, repair-cost estimation (SMR / SilverDAT Calculate), and used-vehicle valuation. Adjacent products include SilverDAT Connect (fleet management software), the Claims Management platform (SilverDAT myClaim) which connects manufacturers, insurers, repair shops, rental firms, salvage operators and leasing companies through role-based access and configurable rules, and used-vehicle valuation products (valuateExpert, SilverDAT WebScan) anchored in OEM-actual sales prices rather than advertised listings. Newer additions include FastTrackAI, an AI-assisted vehicle identification and processing module, an EV-specific Residual Value forecasting tool, the YouCit online inspection application (offered via DAT Polska), PTI (Periodical Technical Inspection) services, and a telematics module.

DAT Group monetizes primarily through recurring software subscriptions, usage-based data fees and license-based access via country-specific customer login portals. Pricing is structured around annual usage-independent fees paid in advance, plus usage-dependent fees reconciled at period end. Distribution is sales-led through wholly-owned national subsidiaries, complemented by local partnerships (notably VWE Automotive in the Netherlands) and integration partnerships for third-party systems. No public funding rounds, M&A activity, or changes in ownership are disclosed; the company has operated continuously since 1931 under consortium-style industry association governance.

Name

DAT Group

Legal name

Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH

Website

https://datgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1931

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DAT Group (Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH) is a German automotive data and software company providing the SilverDAT platform of VIN-based vehicle identification, repair-cost estimation, used-vehicle valuation, and digital claims management to dealers, repair shops, insurers, banks, leasing firms and fleet operators across 22 European and Asian countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Data Software

akta.pro primary industry

Vehicle Inspection, Grading & Condition Reporting Services (TLABAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Vehicle Diagnostics & Fault Code Scanning Services (TLAKANAA)

Keywords

• Automotive data software
• Vehicle valuation solutions
• Repair cost estimation
• Claims management platform
• Automotive telematics services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rome

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses and Subscriptions: DAT Group provides SilverDAT software products including SilverDAT 3, SilverDAT Connect, and various modules for vehicle identification, repair cost estimation, and claims management. Customers access the platform through login credentials with subscription-based or license-based models.
2. Data Services: Vehicle data, VIN information, and telematics services provided through the platform

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

DAT Group provides automotive data, software products, and services focused on the digital vehicle lifecycle through its SilverDAT platform. The company delivers VIN-based vehicle identification, manufacturer-specific repair cost calculation, used vehicle valuation, and digital claims management to vehicle dealers, repair shops, insurance companies, banks, leasing companies, fleet managers, and vehicle experts across 22 European and Asian countries.

Product overview

DAT Group provides a comprehensive suite of automotive data and software products centered on the SilverDAT platform, which serves the entire automotive market including car manufacturers, technical experts, dealers, body shops, insurers, banks, and leasing companies. The SilverDAT product family includes SilverDAT 3 (the primary modular data and information system), SilverDAT Connect (fleet management software), Vehicle Identification via VIN (providing detailed vehicle equipment, configuration, and ADAS system data), Repair Cost Estimation / SilverDAT Calculate (full repair cost estimates using OEM data), Used Vehicle Valuation / valuateExpert (market value determination based on manufacturer sales data), Claims Management / myClaim (digital platform connecting all claims settlement parties), Residual Value of Electric Cars (EV-specific valuation), FastTrackAI (AI-assisted vehicle data processing), PTI (Periodical Technical Inspection), Vehicle Data and Telematics, and Interface Partnership (third-party integration program). DAT Group has been providing automotive data since 1931 and operates across 22 European and Asian countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SilverDAT 3: Comprehensive data and information system for vehicle identification, repair cost estimation, and vehicle valuation, widely used in the automotive industry.
• SilverDAT Connect
• SilverDAT Calculate
• SilverDAT myClaim
• FastTrackAI
• DAT Report
• PTI
• DAT myClaim
• valuateExpert
• YouCit

Products and services

• SilverDAT 3 Primary automotive data and information system providing VIN-based vehicle identification, repair cost estimation, and damage valuation. Tailored for car manufacturers, repair shops, insurers, experts, dealers, banks, and leasing companies with a modular structure adapting to individual user needs.
• SilverDAT Connect Software for fleet management and vehicle data, enabling professional calculation and management of vehicle-related business processes for fleet operators.
• Vehicle Identification (VIN) Provides instant and precise Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) information including engine and transmission types, standard equipment, exact configuration, colour codes, and ADAS systems installed in the vehicle.
• Repair Cost Estimation (SilverDAT Calculate / SMR) Full-featured repair cost estimation using manufacturer-specific data, including spare part prices, labour rates, painting costs (AZT, manufacturer, or DAT-Eurolack methods), and automatic fluid recognition. Covers passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, trucks, buses, motorcycles, tractors, and motorhomes.
• Used Vehicle Valuation (SilverDAT valuateExpert) Professional used vehicle valuation system that determines market value in seconds based on manufacturer actual sales reports, vehicle condition, required repairs, and future forecasts. Supports individual vehicles and entire fleets, including inventory valuation, idle-time control, bonus reserves, profit forecasting, and depreciation analysis.
• Claims Management (SilverDAT myClaim) Digital claims management platform that connects all parties involved in the claims settlement process — manufacturers, insurers, rental companies, repair shops, auto salvage yards, expert organizations, fleet managers, leasing companies, and parts suppliers — on a single digital platform with role-based access and flexible rule management.
• Vehicle Data and Telematics Vehicle data and telematics solutions reaching the next level with telematics integration for enhanced vehicle monitoring and data collection.
• Residual Value of Electric Cars DAT vehicle valuation specifically for electric vehicles, providing residual value forecasts and market analysis for EVs in the German automotive market.
• FastTrackAI AI-assisted tool described as efficient, intelligent, and connected, designed to accelerate and enhance vehicle identification and data processes using artificial intelligence capabilities.
• PTI (Periodical Technical Inspection) Periodical Technical Inspection service providing standardized vehicle inspection data and procedures.
• YouCit (Online Vehicle Inspections) Online vehicle inspection application enabling remote visual assessments of vehicles, available through DAT Polska.

Quantifiable outcome

• Vehicle valuation determined in seconds with objective, efficient, and reliable results
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.

• VDA (Verband der Automobilindustrie)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1931German Automobile Industry Association - one of the three founding organizations of DAT Group, providing foundational industry connections and data access
• VDIK (Verband der Internationalen Kraftfahrzeughersteller)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1931International Association of Automobile Manufacturers - one of the three founding organizations of DAT Group
• ZDK (Zentralverband Deutsches Kraftfahrzeuggewerbe)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1931German Car Dealers and Repairers Federation - one of the three founding organizations of DAT Group
• VWE AutomotiveregionalImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership for Netherlands market where DAT Nederland operates from VWE Automotive's facilities, providing customer support through VWE's KCC
• Vehicle Manufacturers and ImporterscoreTechnology or IntegrationDAT receives vehicle data, configuration information, and intellectual property rights from manufacturers and importers for use in its software, databases, and calculation systems

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Cox Automotive Europe: Subsidiary of Cox Enterprises operating Manheim, Autotrader, and Dealer Auction platforms across Europe. A broader incumbent with automotive data, remarketing, and digital marketplace capabilities, overlapping with DAT on dealer-facing valuation, vehicle data, and fleet/remarketing services, but with a much wider product portfolio.
• J.D. Power: Global automotive data analytics firm providing vehicle valuation, quality research, and forecasting used by dealers, insurers, and OEMs. Comparable to DAT in serving enterprise automotive customers with data-driven insights, but with a much larger US footprint and broader portfolio spanning market research and consumer-facing products.
• Solera Holdings: Global automotive software and data parent of Autovista, Audatex, and other claims and valuation brands. Competes indirectly through portfolio brands (Eurotax, Schwacke) and directly through its claims-management and repair-estimation software across multiple geographies, with deeper scale and broader product breadth than DAT.

Emerging players

• AutoScout24: Europe's largest online used-vehicle marketplace, operating in over 20 countries. While primarily a listing platform rather than a pure data provider, it competes with DAT in the used-vehicle valuation space via its own valuation tools and pricing data derived from listing transactions, offering an alternative data source for dealers and consumers.
• carVertical: Vehicle history report provider offering mileage, accident, and valuation data sourced from national registries. Emerging player with thinner enterprise distribution than DAT but a competing consumer-facing data model and growing presence in European used-car markets.

Direct peers

• Eurotax (Autovista Group): Pan-European vehicle data, valuation, and repair-cost estimation provider operating across multiple countries including France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, and Sweden. Directly competes with DAT in repair-cost calculation, vehicle identification, and used-vehicle valuation, serving the same insurer, dealer, and fleet customer base.
• Audatex (Solera): Repair cost estimation and claims management software widely used by insurers and repair shops across Europe. Directly competes with DAT's SilverDAT Calculate (SMR) and SilverDAT myClaim products, with deep penetration among European insurance carriers and comparable OEM-sourced parts and labor data.
• cap.hpi (HPI / Cap-HPI): UK-based automotive data provider offering vehicle valuation, technical data, and repair-cost estimation, with growing European presence. Competes head-to-head with DAT's SilverDAT Calculate and valuation products, particularly for insurers and leasing companies requiring accurate used-vehicle market values.
• Schwacke (part of Autovista Group): Europe's leading vehicle valuation and residual-value data provider, directly competing with DAT's SilverDAT Valuation and valuateExpert products across multiple European markets including Germany. Same target customers (dealers, leasing, fleet, insurers) and overlapping product scope in used-vehicle market values and residual-value forecasting.

Others

• TÜV / DEKRA (vehicle inspection services): Major European technical inspection, certification, and automotive services organizations. Adjacent rather than direct competitors — they perform the physical vehicle inspections that DAT's PTI and YouCit software products support — but their in-house digitalization efforts represent both a partnership opportunity and a competitive threat for DAT's inspection-data business.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries23 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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