What Wintec Autoglas does

Wintec Autoglas - Helmut Weigt is a sole proprietorship operating a specialist vehicle glazing workshop (Fachwerkstatt für Fahrzeugverglasungen) from a single site at Ottostraße 4 in Aschersleben, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. The business delivers automotive glass repair and replacement services with four core offerings: stone chip repair (Steinschlagreparatur) on laminated safety glass (VSG) using resin injection, complete windshield and vehicle glazing replacement (Neuverglasung) with OEM-quality certified glass, film coating (Folienbeschichtung) using 3M or SunTek materials, and S.M.A.R.T. Repair covering dents and scratches without full repainting. The workshop employs Hella Gutmann and TEXA diagnostic systems to perform in-house calibration of driver assistance systems (FAS) and to initialize windshield-mounted sensors on modern vehicles, including those with Security-Gateway (SGW) architectures.

The company operates as a certified partner workshop for German insurance and leasing companies, enabling direct billing with insurers and making stone chip repairs effectively free for policyholders whose deductible is waived. Service delivery is multi-channel: physical workshop service, mobile on-site repair, and pick-up/delivery or loaner vehicle arrangement. Fleet management is offered 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and the firm extends a 30-year leak warranty on workmanship. The firm is registered in the Handwerksrolle of Handwerkskammer Magdeburg, operates under the Wintec GmbH brand identity, and uses design elements provided by major OEM glass manufacturers including Saint-Gobain Sekurit, Pilkington Automotive Deutschland, AGC Automotive Replacement Glass, and Guardian Automotive.

Revenue is generated through professional services — insurance settlements via direct billing, direct private customer payments, and fleet service contracts. No public revenue figures, headcount, funding history, or M&A activity are disclosed, consistent with the company's status as a small, owner-operated craft business serving the Aschersleben area and the broader Saxony-Anhalt region through mobile operations.

Name

Wintec Autoglas

Legal name

Wintec Autoglas - Helmut Weigt

Website

https://autoglas-aschersleben.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wintec Autoglas - Helmut Weigt is a sole proprietorship operating a single specialist auto glass repair and replacement workshop in Aschersleben, Germany, serving individual motorists, fleet operators, and German insurance and leasing companies via workshop, mobile, and direct-billing channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Auto Glass Repair and Replacement Services

NAICS

Automotive Body, Paint, Interior, and Glass Repair (81112), Specialized Automotive Repair (811114)

akta.pro primary industry

Collision Repair, Bodywork & Paint (Light-Duty) (TLAKAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Vehicle Diagnostics & Fault Code Scanning Services (TLAKANAA)

Keywords

• Auto glass repair
• Windshield replacement
• Stone chip repair
• Vehicle glazing services
• Fleet glass maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Aschersleben

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Glass Services: Professional services for vehicle glass repair and replacement including stone chip repair, windshield replacement, and film coating. Revenue generated through direct insurance billing, fleet service contracts, and direct customer payments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Wintec Autoglas operates as a specialist vehicle glazing workshop providing stone chip repair, complete windshield and vehicle glass replacement, window film coating, and S.M.A.R.T. repair services for cars and commercial vehicles. The workshop uses modern diagnostic equipment (Hella Gutmann, TEXA) to calibrate driver assistance systems on the latest-generation vehicles, offers mobile on-site service, and bills German insurance and leasing companies directly for fleet and private customers.

Product overview

Wintec Autoglas operates as a specialized vehicle glazing workshop offering a portfolio of four interconnected services. The core offerings are Steinschlagreparatur (stone chip repair) and Neuverglasung (windshield replacement), which form the primary automotive glass repair and replacement services. These are complemented by Folienbeschichtung (film coating) using 3M or SunTek materials, and S.M.A.R.T. Repair for dent and scratch remediation. The workshop employs advanced Hella Gutmann and TEXA diagnostic technology for calibrating driver assistance systems (FAS) and uses OEM-quality certified replacement glass from established manufacturers. They provide mobile on-site service, fleet management, and direct insurance billing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Steinschlagreparatur (Stone Chip Repair) Repair of stone chips and cracks in laminated safety glass (VSG) windshields using a resin injection method that restores structural integrity without full replacement. Performed in compliance with §40 STVZO Anlage 19 for vehicles up to 3.5t gross weight, with repairable damage criteria including damage fitting under a 2 Euro coin, no sensor/camera interference, cracks under 50mm, undamaged glass film, surface damage under 5mm, and location outside the ceramic screen printing area. Most German insurers waive the deductible for compliant repairs, making the service effectively free for comprehensively insured customers.
• Neuverglasung (Windshield and Vehicle Glass Replacement) Complete windshield and vehicle glass replacement using OEM-quality certified glass from established automotive glass manufacturers, preserving the vehicle's manufacturer warranty. Includes calibration of driver assistance systems (FAS) and initialization of windshield-mounted sensors using modern Hella Gutmann and TEXA diagnostic technology, including support for vehicles with Security-Gateway (SGW) architecture.
• Folienbeschichtung (Window and Surface Film Coating) Application of certified tinting films from 3M or SunTek for vehicle windows and body surfaces. Includes transparent paint protection films and custom plotted color films with motif printing for vehicle personalization.
• S.M.A.R.T. Repair (Small to Medium Area Repair Technique) Small to Medium Area Repair Technique covering stone chip repair on VSG windshields, dent removal from body panels without repainting, and scratch/dent repairs with paint damage. Saves time and cost versus full panel replacement and is environmentally friendly.

Quantifiable outcome

• Most insurance providers waive the deductible for stone chip repairs, making the service free for customers with comprehensive coverage

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• German Insurance CompaniescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified partner workshop for German insurance companies. Customers referred through insurance claims for glass damage. Direct billing settlement with insurers. Insurers prefer stone chip repairs to avoid full windshield replacement costs.
• German Leasing CompaniescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized workshop for German leasing companies. Fleet vehicles serviced under leasing agreements. Same-day or next-business-day glass replacement typical.
• Wintec GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent brand partnership. Wintec GmbH provides brand identity, corporate design elements, and presumably access to network benefits and brand positioning in the auto glass sector. Company operates under the Wintec Autoglas brand.
• Saint-Gobain SekuritminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerGlass supplier providing design elements and brand identity for the website. One of the major automotive glass manufacturers.
• Pilkington Automotive Deutschland GmbHminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerGlass supplier providing design elements and brand identity for the website. Major automotive glass manufacturer.
• Guardian AutomotiveminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerGlass supplier providing design elements and brand identity for the website. Automotive glass manufacturer.
• AGC Automotive Replacement GlassminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerGlass supplier providing design elements and brand identity for the website. Major automotive glass replacement manufacturer.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Speedy Glass: Belron-owned auto glass chain operating in Germany. Direct competitor across the same service portfolio (stone chip repair, glass replacement, ADAS recalibration) with comparable target customer segments.
• Carglass Germany: The largest auto glass repair and replacement chain in Germany, owned by Belron. Directly competes with Wintec Autoglas on stone chip repair, windshield replacement, and ADAS calibration, with a vastly larger national branch network and mobile service fleet.
• Autoglas Service GmbH: Established German auto glass repair and replacement specialist with insurance company partnerships. Operates a similar model combining stone chip repair, windshield replacement, and ADAS calibration services.
• Junited Autoglas: German auto glass specialist network with hundreds of partner workshops nationwide. Closely comparable to Wintec as a certified partner workshop model for insurance companies, with direct billing and standardized service offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Belron: Global parent company of Carglass and Speedy Glass. The dominant worldwide auto glass repair/replacement operator with unmatched scale, technology investment, and insurance partnerships — sets the structural competitive backdrop for all players including Wintec.
• A.T.U (Auto-Teile-Unger): Germany's largest multi-brand automotive service chain. Offers window/glass repair as part of a broad portfolio alongside tires, brakes, and general maintenance — overlapping with Wintec on light-duty vehicle glass work via a much broader service mix.
• HUK-COBURG Autoservice: Insurance-affiliated auto repair network including glass. While broader than pure auto glass, it competes for the same insurance-billed auto glass repair jobs and is a preferred-partner workshop alternative for policyholders.

Emerging players

• Novus Windshield Repair: International franchise specializing in windshield repair (not full replacement). Comparable to Wintec's stone chip repair service line specifically, with a lighter mobile service offering.
• Glass Doctor: Franchise-based auto glass and home glass repair network. Comparable in service mix (stone chip repair, windshield replacement, ADAS calibration) but US-centric; useful as a comparable franchise model for the auto glass repair category.

Regional players

• Euroglas Autoglas: Regional German auto glass specialist operating in select markets. Comparable as a smaller regional competitor with similar service portfolio and insurance company relationships, illustrating the competitive density regional players like Wintec face.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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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