Carglass
Carglass Finland is a Belron-owned direct-to-consumer auto glass repair and replacement provider operating 40+ service points across Finland, serving individual car owners with windshield repair, replacement, ADAS calibration, and insurance claim handling.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1897
- HeadquartersRaisio, Finland
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What Carglass does
Carglass Finland is the Finnish operating subsidiary of Belron, the global leader in vehicle glass repair and replacement. It provides direct-to-consumer auto glass services through a network of more than 40 owned physical service points distributed across Finland, serving individual car owners with stone chip repair, windshield replacement, side and rear glass replacement, and ADAS camera/sensor calibration. Repairs complete in 30–45 minutes, replacements in approximately four hours, and every replacement includes mandatory ADAS recalibration to ensure advanced driver assistance systems function to specification.
The business model is transaction-based service revenue, with Carglass handling all insurance paperwork directly with the customer's insurer; customers with glass insurance typically pay only a deductible (zero euros for stone chip repairs in most cases). Pricing is not publicly listed and is delivered via a price calculator or direct contact. Revenue is supplemented by Carglass® Tili, a consumer installment financing product offered in partnership with Resursbank, providing up to 12 months interest-free payment.
Carglass's core technology is OE-standard auto glass fitting combined with proprietary ADAS calibration capability, supported by Belron's global procurement scale and technical know-how. The company markets across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and SEO-optimized web booking, and operates a multi-language (Finnish/Swedish) digital booking portal. In January 2026 it extended its calibration competency into electric vehicle battery testing, positioning itself to capture demand from Finland's growing EV parc. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Belron, has no external funding, and is headquartered in Raisio, Finland.
Carglass firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Carglass
- Website
- https://carglass.fi
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1897
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Carglass Finland is a Belron-owned direct-to-consumer auto glass repair and replacement provider operating 40+ service points across Finland, serving individual car owners with windshield repair, replacement, ADAS calibration, and insurance claim handling.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Carglass industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Auto Glass Repair and Replacement Services
- NAICS
- Automotive Glass Replacement Shops (811122), Automotive Body, Paint, Interior, and Glass Repair (81112)
- SIC
- Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Glass Repair & Replacement (Windshield/Auto Glass) (TLAKAEAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Auto Glass Repair & Replacement (TLAKAAAH), Auto Glass & Roadside Assistance (Add-on Coverages) (FSAJABAJ)
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Where Carglass is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Raisio
- HQ country
- Finland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Carglass business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Auto glass repair services: Revenue generated from repairing stone chips and minor windshield damage. Repair service takes 30-45 minutes. Insurance-covered repairs often have 0€ deductible for customers.
- Auto glass replacement services: Revenue from full windshield and auto glass replacement. Service takes approximately 4 hours. Customers pay only the insurance deductible; Carglass handles insurance billing.
- Financing services: Carglass® Tili (Carglass Account) offered through Resursbank provides installment payment options with up to 12 months interest-free payment period.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Stone chip repair - Insurance covered |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
Carglass product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Carglass Finland provides vehicle glass repair and replacement services through a network of 40+ owned service points across the country. Core offerings include stone chip repair (30-45 minutes), full windshield, side and rear glass replacement (~4 hours), mandatory ADAS calibration, and direct insurance claim handling on behalf of customers. New add-on services include electric vehicle battery testing, and Resursbank-backed installment financing is available.
Product overview
Carglass is an auto glass repair and replacement service provider operating as part of Belron, the global leader in automotive glass. The company offers a unified suite of auto glass services centered around two core offerings: stone chip repair and windshield/side/rear glass replacement. All services include ADAS calibration for safety systems. The product portfolio is organized as a single service line with modular add-ons including electric vehicle battery testing, installment payment options via Resursbank, and comprehensive insurance claim handling. Customers can book appointments online or by phone, with services designed to handle insurance paperwork on behalf of the customer.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Stone Chip Repair (Kiveniskemien korjaus) Repair of up to three stone chip impacts per windshield, provided each is no larger than a 2-euro coin and at least 5 cm from the glass edge. Service takes 30-45 minutes and costs 0€ deductible for customers with glass insurance. Repaired glass is restored to original strength.
- Windshield Replacement (Tuulilasin vaihto) Full windshield replacement using OE-standard automotive glass, completed in approximately 4 hours. Includes ADAS calibration. Customers with glass insurance pay only the deductible; Carglass handles all insurance paperwork. Does not void the vehicle's factory warranty.
- ADAS Calibration (Kalibrointi) Calibration of Advanced Driver Assistance System cameras and sensors performed on every windshield replacement to ensure safety systems function correctly after glass work.
- Side Glass Replacement (Sivulasin vaihto) Replacement of vehicle side door or quarter window glass for damaged or shattered side windows.
- Rear Glass Replacement (Takalasin vaihto) Replacement of damaged or shattered rear windshield glass for vehicles.
- Electric Vehicle Battery Tests (Sähköautojen akkutestit) Battery health testing service for electric vehicles, performed by Carglass's calibration professionals at Carglass service points. Expands the company's offering beyond auto glass into EV maintenance.
- Carglass® Tili (Carglass Account, powered by Resursbank) Installment payment option provided through Resursbank, allowing customers to pay for Carglass services over time with up to 12 months interest-free.
Quantifiable outcome
- Repair service completed in 30-45 minutes
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Carglass
Customer profileSegments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Carglass technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
Carglass partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.
- FenniacoreInsurance partner handling glass damage claims. Carglass handles all insurance paperwork on behalf of customers.
- LähitapiolacoreInsurance partner handling glass damage claims. Carglass handles all insurance paperwork on behalf of customers.
- If (If Vakuutus)coreInsurance partner handling glass damage claims. Carglass handles all insurance paperwork on behalf of customers.
- PohjantähticoreInsurance partner handling glass damage claims. Carglass handles all insurance paperwork on behalf of customers.
- OP PohjolacoreInsurance partner handling glass damage claims. Carglass handles all insurance paperwork on behalf of customers.
- POP VakuutuscoreInsurance partner handling glass damage claims. Carglass handles all insurance paperwork on behalf of customers.
- Säästöpankin vakuutuscoreInsurance partner handling glass damage claims. Carglass handles all insurance paperwork on behalf of customers.
- TurvacoreInsurance partner handling glass damage claims. Carglass handles all insurance paperwork on behalf of customers.
- BelronflagshipBelron is the global parent company and world leader in auto glass specialist services. Carglass is part of the Belron group.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Carglass competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Glass Doctor: US franchise-based auto glass repair and replacement brand (Neighborly). Operates the same core services — chip repair, full replacement, ADAS recalibration — and pursues the same B2C/insurance-funded demand pool as Carglass.
- Speedy Glass: Belron's auto glass brand in several European markets (notably Scandinavia). Closely comparable service mix (chip repair, replacement, ADAS calibration) and Belron-aligned operations, making it a near-clone peer operating adjacent to Carglass Finland.
- Safelite AutoGlass: Largest US auto glass repair and replacement specialist and Belron sister company. Operates an analogous insurance-driven, ADAS-calibration-capable, multi-site service network targeting individual car owners — the same operating model Carglass Finland executes, just at US scale.
- Apple Auto Glass: Canadian auto glass chain offering windshield repair, replacement, and ADAS calibration primarily through insurance billing. Closely comparable in service mix, customer base, and insurance-driven revenue model.
- Novus Auto Glass: US and international franchise specializing in windshield repair rather than full replacement, including proprietary resin and repair tooling. Comparable in core auto glass service and franchised operating model, though more repair-skewed than Carglass Finland's replacement-led mix.
- Autoglass (UK): UK arm of Belron providing windshield repair, replacement, and ADAS calibration through insurance partnerships. Directly comparable as another Belron national subsidiary executing the same playbook in a different geography.
Broad incumbents
- Gerber Collision & Glass: Large US collision repair chain with embedded glass offering, often referred by insurers. Provides overlapping windshield replacement/calibration services but as part of broader body-shop portfolio, not as a glass-only specialist.
Regional players
- FYFE's Auto Glass: Western Canada auto glass specialist offering windshield repair, replacement, and calibration with insurance partnerships. Comparable service catalog though operating exclusively in a different geography.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Carglass M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Carglass
What does Carglass do?
Carglass Finland provides vehicle glass repair and replacement services through a network of 40+ owned service points across the country. Core offerings include stone chip repair (30-45 minutes), full windshield, side and rear glass replacement (~4 hours), mandatory ADAS calibration, and direct insurance claim handling on behalf of customers. New add-on services include electric vehicle battery testing, and Resursbank-backed installment financing is available.
Is Carglass a public or private company?
Carglass is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Carglass founded?
Carglass was founded in 1897. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Carglass based?
Carglass is headquartered in Raisio, Finland, in the Europe region.
How does Carglass make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Auto glass repair services are the primary driver. The others are auto glass replacement services and financing services.
Who are Carglass's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Glass Doctor, Speedy Glass, Safelite AutoGlass, Apple Auto Glass, Novus Auto Glass and Autoglass (UK). Gerber Collision & Glass is listed as a broad incumbent. FYFE's Auto Glass is listed as a regional player.
Does Carglass have an API?
No public API is recorded for Carglass.
What industry is Carglass in?
Carglass's product category is Auto Glass Repair and Replacement Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAKAEAF, Glass Repair & Replacement (Windshield/Auto Glass), with a secondary code of TLAKAAAH, Auto Glass Repair & Replacement. Its NAICS code is 811122 and its SIC code is 7500.