Autotec
AutoTec GmbH is a third-generation family-owned automotive company in Barsinghausen, Region Hannover, combining a certified master workshop (KFZ-Meisterwerkstatt) with an auto parts retail business. It serves individual vehicle owners with repair, inspection, accident repair, classic car restoration, OEM parts, and accessories.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2020
- HeadquartersBarsinghausen, Germany
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What Autotec does
AutoTec GmbH is a mid-sized, third-generation family-owned automotive service company headquartered at Röntgenstr. 3A in Barsinghausen, in the Region Hannover area of Lower Saxony, Germany. The company operates an integrated business model that combines an in-house certified master automotive workshop (KFZ-Meisterwerkstatt) with a retail auto parts and accessories storefront, serving individual private vehicle owners in the regional Hannover market. Customers can purchase OEM-quality replacement parts, tuning components, roof rack systems, paints, oils, and care products, and can also book workshop services including general repairs and maintenance, TÜV/Dekra vehicle inspections (HU/AU), accident damage repair, wheel and tire services, seasonal vehicle checks, expert appraisals and special registrations, classic car restoration, and loaner vehicle provision. Business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 17:00, and the company is reachable via phone, email, WhatsApp, and a third-party online workshop appointment booking platform.
The technical foundation of the business rests on conventional automotive workshop capabilities augmented by a computerized paint mixing system capable of blending any vehicle manufacturer's color in small quantities, current-model diagnostic equipment, and access to a nationwide German auto parts dealer network (Bundesweiter Auto-Ersatzteilhändler Verbund) that enables same-day or 24-hour parts delivery and supports the sourcing of rare or discontinued components for classic car restoration. The parts retail operation is supported by reseller relationships with established brands including Thule, Liqui Moly, Webasto, Sonax, Motip, Interpneu, Alcar, Atera, and WAECO.
AutoTec generates revenue through transactional fees on both parts sales and labor-based workshop services, with pricing provided on a quote basis rather than through publicly disclosed rate cards. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer from the physical location, with light digital layers (online appointment booking and WhatsApp contact) layered on top of walk-in retail and service intake. The company employs six named individuals across managing director, workshop management, accounting, procurement/sales, service reception, and warehouse roles. The customer base is fragmented across many individual vehicle owners with no disclosed enterprise or fleet accounts, and geographic reach is confined to the Region Hannover/Niedersachsen area of Germany.
Autotec firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Autotec
- Legal name
- AutoTec GmbH
- Website
- https://autotec-barsinghausen.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2020
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- AutoTec GmbH is a third-generation family-owned automotive company in Barsinghausen, Region Hannover, combining a certified master workshop (KFZ-Meisterwerkstatt) with an auto parts retail business. It serves individual vehicle owners with repair, inspection, accident repair, classic car restoration, OEM parts, and accessories.
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Autotec industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Automotive Repair and Maintenance Services
- NAICS
- Automotive Body, Paint, Interior, and Glass Repair (81112), Automotive Parts and Accessories Retailers (44133), Automotive Parts and Accessories Retailers (441330)
- SIC
- Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500), Retail-Auto & Home Supply Stores (5531), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Exhaust & Emissions/Smog Testing & Repair (TLAKAAAI)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Paint, refinishing & body shop supplies distribution (coatings, abrasives, tools, consumables) (CRAOANAF)
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Where Autotec is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Barsinghausen
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Autotec business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Auto Parts and Accessories Sales: Sale of replacement parts (OEM quality), accessories, tuning parts, roof racks and boxes, paints and care products, oils and lubricants. Parts typically available within 24 hours or from existing stock.
- Workshop Services: Repair and maintenance services, TÜV/Dekra inspections (HU/AU), accident repairs, wheel and tire services, vehicle checks (winter/summer/holiday), classic car restoration, appraisals and special registrations, loaner vehicle provision.
- Professional Services: Paint mixing services, vehicle appraisal services, and special regulatory approvals for vehicle modifications.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
Autotec product offering
Product offeringCore offering
AutoTec GmbH is a mid-sized family-owned automotive business in Barsinghausen that combines a KFZ-Meisterbetrieb (master-certified workshop) with an auto parts and accessories retail store. The workshop delivers vehicle repair and maintenance, TÜV/Dekra inspections (HU/AU), accident repair, wheel and tire service, seasonal vehicle checks, classic car restoration, and expert opinions for special vehicle registrations. The retail division sells OEM-quality replacement parts, tuning parts, roof racks and boxes, paint and care products, and oils/lubricants, with same-day or 24-hour parts delivery through a nationwide dealer network.
Product overview
AutoTec GmbH operates as a mid-sized automotive company combining a KFZ-Meisterbetrieb (master-certified workshop) with an auto parts retail operation. The integrated business model offers vehicle owners complete support: customers can purchase OEM-quality replacement parts, paints, oils, tuning parts, and accessories in the retail section, while the on-site master workshop provides repair, inspection, accident repair, classic car restoration, and seasonal vehicle checks. The product portfolio includes core services (repair/maintenance, HU/AU inspections, expert opinions, wheel/tire service, vehicle checks, accident repair, classic car restoration, loaner vehicles) and a parts sales division covering standard replacement parts, tuning parts, roof racks/boxes, paint/care products, and expert consultation. The company sources parts through a nationwide dealer network and maintains its own parts inventory for rapid availability.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Reparatur und Wartung (Repair and Maintenance) Master workshop (Meisterbetrieb) offering vehicle repair and maintenance services using current diagnostic technology and OEM-quality replacement parts for private vehicle owners.
- Haupt- und Abgasuntersuchung (HU/AU Vehicle Inspection) Daily vehicle inspection and emissions testing (Hauptuntersuchung and Abgasuntersuchung) including TÜV/Dekra examinations and special registrations for private vehicle owners.
- Gutachten und Sondereintragungen (Expert Opinions and Special Registrations) Expert opinions and regulatory approvals for vehicle modifications, tuning projects, and special registrations including Dekra inspections for private vehicle owners and tuners.
- Räder- und Reifenservice (Wheel and Tire Service) Tire and rim sales from brand manufacturers (Interpneu, Alcar) with precision balancing, professional mounting, and secure seasonal wheel storage for private vehicle owners.
- Fahrzeug-Checks (Vehicle Checks) Seasonal vehicle preparation checks including winter, summer, and vacation inspections covering battery, cooling system, heating, lighting, tires, wipers, and brakes for private vehicle owners.
- Unfall-Reparatur (Accident Repair) Complete accident damage repair service including loaner vehicle provision, damage assessment, axle geometry measurement, bodywork, auto electrical repairs, painting, and post-repair valuation for private vehicle owners.
- Oldtimer-Restaurierung (Classic Car Restoration)
Quantifiable outcome
- Parts delivery within 24 hours in most cases, same-day delivery available for urgent requests
Companies that use Autotec
Customer profileSegments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Autotec technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Autotec partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- ThuleminorRoof rack and cargo box manufacturer whose products are sold at Autotec. Autotec offers Thule roof rack systems for vehicles, emphasizing aerodynamic design that reduces wind noise and saves fuel.
- LiquimolyminorGerman automotive chemical and lubricant brand whose oils and care products are sold through Autotec's parts retail operation.
- WebastominorAutomotive sunroofs, convertibles, and climate systems brand whose products are available at Autotec.
- SonaxminorCar care and cleaning products brand whose polishes, waxes, and care items are sold at Autotec.
- MotipminorAerosol paint and repair products brand available at Autotec for paint touch-ups and repairs.
- InterpneuminorTire wholesale company whose products are offered at Autotec for wheel and tire services.
- AlcarminorAlloy wheel brand whose rims are available at Autotec for vehicle customization and replacement.
- AteraminorRoof rack systems and bicycle carriers available at Autotec.
- WAECOminorMobile cooling and comfort equipment brand available at Autotec.
- Bundesweiter Auto-Ersatzteilhändler VerbundcoreNationwide network of auto parts dealers to which Autotec belongs. Provides quick access to parts held by partner locations across Germany, enabling same-day and 24-hour delivery capabilities. Particularly valuable for sourcing rare or discontinued parts for classic car restoration.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights2 records
Autotec competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Vergölst: German tire and service chain operating hundreds of workshops focused on wheel/tire service, seasonal changeovers, and maintenance. Directly comparable to AutoTec's Räder- & Reifenservice offering, but at national scale and with broader operating hours.
- Bosch Service: Network of authorized independent workshops using Bosch diagnostics and parts. Comparable to AutoTec as a Meisterbetrieb offering diagnostics, repair, and OEM-quality parts, but backed by a global automotive supplier brand rather than a family owner.
- Pit-Stop: German chain of independent partner workshops offering maintenance, inspection, and repair. Comparable to AutoTec as a Meisterbetrieb partner-style operation, but distributed across multiple regional locations rather than concentrated in one site.
- ATU (Auto Teile Unger): Germany's largest chain of combined auto parts retail and Meisterwerkstatt workshops. Directly comparable to AutoTec's integrated workshop-plus-parts model, but operating at national scale with hundreds of locations versus AutoTec's single site in Barsinghausen.
- EUROMASTER: European tire and service chain with German workshop coverage. Comparable to AutoTec's wheel/tire service line, including seasonal storage and mounting, but operates a national network with standardized pricing and digital booking.
Regional players
- Carglass: Specialist chain for automotive glass repair and replacement across Germany. Overlaps with part of AutoTec's accident-repair scope but specializes narrowly in glass rather than the full bodywork/paint/mechanical stack AutoTec offers.
Emerging players
- Autodoc: Large online retailer of auto parts and accessories in Europe. Comparable to AutoTec's parts retail revenue stream, but competes digitally rather than through physical storefronts — pressuring parts pricing and shifting some DIY customers online.
Direct peers
- Driver Center: Cooperative network of independent German automotive workshops. Closely comparable to AutoTec as an independent Meisterbetrieb workshop, with the key difference being affiliation to a national service network rather than operating as a standalone family business.
- KFZ-Werkstatt Meisterbetrieb (generic independent): Typical German independent Meisterbetrieb workshop operating a single site with parts retail and repair services. This is the most structurally comparable peer category to AutoTec — same Meisterbetrieb status, same workshop-plus-parts combination, but spread across thousands of locations nationally.
Others
- Classic car restoration specialists (e.g., Classic Car Center): Specialist German workshops focused exclusively on Oldtimer restoration and parts sourcing. Comparable to AutoTec's Oldtimer-Restaurierung service line, but as dedicated specialists rather than a general workshop offering restoration as one of many services.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Autotec leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
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Frequently asked questions about Autotec
What does Autotec do?
AutoTec GmbH is a mid-sized family-owned automotive business in Barsinghausen that combines a KFZ-Meisterbetrieb (master-certified workshop) with an auto parts and accessories retail store. The workshop delivers vehicle repair and maintenance, TÜV/Dekra inspections (HU/AU), accident repair, wheel and tire service, seasonal vehicle checks, classic car restoration, and expert opinions for special vehicle registrations. The retail division sells OEM-quality replacement parts, tuning parts, roof racks and boxes, paint and care products, and oils/lubricants, with same-day or 24-hour parts delivery through a nationwide dealer network.
Is Autotec a public or private company?
Autotec is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Autotec founded?
Autotec was founded in 2020. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Autotec based?
Autotec is headquartered in Barsinghausen, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does Autotec make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Auto Parts and Accessories Sales are the primary driver. The others are workshop Services and professional Services.
Who are Autotec's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Vergölst, Bosch Service, Pit-Stop, ATU (Auto Teile Unger) and EUROMASTER. Carglass is listed as a regional player. Autodoc is listed as an emerging player. Direct peers are Driver Center and KFZ-Werkstatt Meisterbetrieb (generic independent). Classic car restoration specialists (e.g., Classic Car Center) is listed as an others.
Does Autotec have an API?
No public API is recorded for Autotec.
What industry is Autotec in?
Autotec's product category is Automotive Repair and Maintenance Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAKAAAI, Exhaust & Emissions/Smog Testing & Repair, with a secondary code of CRAOANAF, Paint, refinishing & body shop supplies distribution (coatings, abrasives, tools, consumables). Its NAICS code is 81112 and its SIC code is 7500.