RTC Reifen- und Autoservice Kuttnick

What RTC Reifen- und Autoservice Kuttnick does

RTC Reifen- und Autoservice Kuttnick is a tire specialist and multi-brand automotive workshop (typenoffene Werkstatt) headquartered at Breite Str. 49, Samswegen, Germany, founded in 1991 by Ulrich Kuttnick. The company operates as an owner-managed civil-law partnership (GbR) under co-owners Matthias Ecke and Alf Rabe following a 2005 generational transfer. Its core offerings are organized across five service lines: tire sales and service (mounting, balancing, nitrogen filling, seasonal tire storage), tire repair for cars, trucks, motorcycles, and agricultural/construction equipment, KFZ vehicle service (oil changes, AC service, TÜV inspections, 3D axle alignment), two-wheeled vehicle service with a niche specialization in vintage East German motorcycles (MZ, Simson, Schwalbe), and a 24/7 roadside assistance program delivered via a 7.5-ton mobile service truck with up to 100 km coverage radius.

The underlying technology stack is conventional workshop tooling — a lifting platform, vehicle diagnostic equipment, a 3D axle measurement system, TÜV-certified inspection capability, and the mobile breakdown truck — supplemented by membership in the RTC-Kooperationsgesellschaft, Germany's largest tire cooperative, which provides purchasing scale and access to brands including Continental, Barum, Semperit, and Uniroyal. The company has held DIN EN ISO 9002 quality certification continuously since 1998, when it became the first tire specialist in the Ohrkreis to achieve it. There are no proprietary software platforms, apps, APIs, or AI/ML capabilities disclosed.

Commercially, RTC Kuttnick generates revenue through transaction-based, quote-priced services (no published pricing) delivered via two channels: a direct workshop visit to the Samswegen facility and a 24/7 mobile breakdown service. The customer base is deliberately horizontal, spanning private vehicle owners alongside commercial segments including shipping/logistics fleets, construction equipment rental firms, agricultural businesses, car dealerships and independent workshops, and rental/leasing fleets. Marketing is conducted through a basic website with online appointment booking, organic social media presence (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram), and local word-of-mouth in the Ohrkreis/Saxony-Anhalt region. The company employs approximately 8 staff and has remained single-site since founding.

Name

RTC Reifen- und Autoservice Kuttnick

Legal name

RTC Reifen- und Autoservice Kuttnick Inhaber Ecke-Rabe GbR

Website

https://reifen-kuttnick.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RTC Reifen- und Autoservice Kuttnick is a Samswegen, Germany-based tire specialist and multi-brand automotive workshop serving private vehicle owners and commercial fleets across Saxony-Anhalt with tire sales, vehicle repair, TÜV inspections, and 24/7 mobile breakdown service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Tire & Repair Services

NAICS

Tire Dealers (441340), All Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance (811198)

SIC

Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500)

akta.pro primary industry

Tire & Wheel Services (Mount/Balance/Alignment) (TLAKAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mobile Tire Service & Emergency Tire Repair/Replacement (TLAKAFAD), Mobile Auto Repair & Roadside Assistance (TLAKAAAL)

Keywords

• Tire services
• Automotive repair
• Vehicle maintenance
• Roadside assistance
• Tire mounting

Headquarters

HQ city

Samswegen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Reifenverkauf (Tire Sales): Sales of tires for various vehicle types including cars, SUVs, transporters, trucks, agricultural vehicles, and motorcycles
2. Reifenservice (Tire Service): Wheel changes, mounting, balancing, tire repair, tire storage services
3. KFZ-Service (Vehicle Service): Maintenance, inspections, oil changes, air conditioning service, TÜV inspections
4. Pannenhilfe (Breakdown Assistance): 24/7 mobile breakdown service around the clock, 7 days a week
5. Zweirad-Service (Two-Wheel Service): Bicycle, moped, and motorcycle service including inspections, repairs, and maintenance

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

RTC Reifen- und Autoservice Kuttnick is a German tire and automotive service workshop founded in 1991 in Samswegen, Germany. The company sells tires, performs tire mounting, balancing and repair, and offers complete vehicle maintenance, axle alignment, exhaust and main inspection, two-wheel service, and a 24/7 mobile roadside breakdown service for private motorists and commercial fleet operators.

Product overview

RTC Reifen- und Autoservice Kuttnick is a tire specialist and full-service automotive workshop founded in 1991, offering a comprehensive range of vehicle services. The core product portfolio centers on Reifenservice (tire services including mounting, balancing, nitrogen filling, and seasonal tire storage) and Reifenreparatur (professional tire repair for cars, trucks, motorcycles, and agricultural equipment). Complementary services include KFZ-Service (automotive repair, oil changes, air conditioning), Zweirad-Service (bicycle and motorcycle maintenance with specialization in vintage East German vehicles), and Pannenhilfe (24/7 roadside assistance). Additional offerings include Achsvermessung (3D axle alignment) and Haupt-/Abgasuntersuchung (TÜV vehicle inspections). The company operates as a type-independent workshop stocking multiple tire brands including Continental, Barum, Semperit, and Uniroyal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Reifenservice (Tire Service)
• Reifenreparatur (Tire Repair)
• KFZ-Service (Vehicle Service)
• Zweirad-Service (Two-Wheel Service)
• Pannenhilfe (24/7 Roadside Assistance)

Quantifiable outcome

• Mobile breakdown service operational 24/7, 7 days a week, with response capability up to 100km
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

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

One partnership is on record.

• RTC-KooperationsgesellschaftcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 1994Joined RTC-Kooperationsgesellschaft in December 1994, becoming part of Germany's largest tire association/network. This partnership provides access to the largest tire network in Germany, enabling purchasing power, brand partnerships, and industry collaboration.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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