Autoschade K. van Oudenaren

What Autoschade K. van Oudenaren does

Autoschade K. van Oudenaren B.V. is a family-owned, full-service auto body repair company (totaal schadeherstel) founded in 1972 and headquartered in Zaandam, Netherlands. The company repairs vehicle damage, replaces windows, and restores cars, campers, and scooters for individual vehicle owners and insurance company partners in the Zaanstreek region. Its core services include plate work, painting, paintless dent repair (uitdeuken zonder spuiten), spot repair, glass repair and replacement, and specialized caravan/camper repair using the CaravanRepair® system with HBC technology. The company operates an automated calculation system with a vehicle database containing complete exploded views of every make, type, and model, enabling component-level damage assessment and process automation. A modern dust-free spray cabin with water-based automotive paints supports the refinishing workflow.

The business model is service-based with quote-based pricing after free damage assessment. Revenue is generated from repair labor, replacement parts, and materials, with insurance claims processing as a value-added service. The company handles complete insurance administration on behalf of customers, eliminating their paperwork burden. Customer acquisition is driven by its 54+ year local reputation, 238 Google reviews, partnerships with nearly all major Dutch insurers through the Schadegarant network and direct agreements (FBTO, Centraal Beheer, Interpolis, Avero/Achmea, Aegon, ABN AMRO Insurance, Nationale-Nederlanden), and word-of-mouth. Notable service levels include a 4-year written warranty (exceeding industry norm), complimentary loaner vehicles, pickup/delivery service, and same-day glass replacement. The company holds FOCWA Standard certification (audited by KIWA and Dekra), KEMA quality certification, 25-year Acoat membership with Akzo Nobel, and Glasgarant, positioning it as a certified quality provider in the Dutch auto damage repair sector. Following relocation to a new purpose-built facility at Oud Zaenden 10 in June 2023 and a 2026 solar panel/battery investment, the company employs 25-28 craftsmen and repairs approximately 80 vehicles per week.

Name

Autoschade K. van Oudenaren

Legal name

Autoschade K. van Oudenaren BV

Website

https://oudenaren.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Autoschade K. van Oudenaren is a family-owned full-service auto body repair company in Zaandam, Netherlands, founded in 1972. It repairs cars, caravans, and campers for individual vehicle owners and handles insurance claims for nearly all major Dutch insurers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Auto Body Repair Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500)

akta.pro primary industry

Auto Body Collision Repair (Cars & Light Trucks) (TLAKAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Auto Glass Repair & Replacement (TLAKAAAH), Body Shop Mechanical & Suspension Repair (Post-Collision) (TLAKAEAH)

Keywords

• Auto body repair
• Vehicle damage restoration
• Caravan camper repair
• Automotive glass replacement
• Insurance claims handling

Headquarters

HQ city

Zaandam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Vehicle damage repair services: Core revenue stream from repairing vehicle damage including body work, painting, dent removal, glass repair, and full damage restoration for cars, caravans, and campers.
2. Spare parts and materials: Revenue from replacement parts used in repairs.
3. Insurance claims administration: Handling insurance paperwork and claims processing as part of total damage settlement service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Autoschade K. van Oudenaren is a total vehicle damage repair (totaal schadeherstel) workshop in Zaandam that repairs cars, caravans, and campers — including body work, panel beating, painting, paintless dent removal, spot repair, frame alignment, and auto glass replacement. The company handles the complete insurance claim administration on behalf of customers and offers pickup service, loaner cars, and a 4-year written warranty.

Product overview

Autoschade K. van Oudenaren is a full-service auto body repair company (totaal schadeherstel) located in Zaandam, operating since 1972. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio centered on core auto body repair services, complemented by specialized modules for glass repair (ruitschade), caravan and camper repair, and integrated insurance claims handling. The damage repair process is technology-enabled with automated calculation systems using vehicle database exploded views. The company provides additional service modules including loaner vehicles, pickup service, and paintless dent repair, all backed by FOCWA quality certification and 4-year written warranty.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Autoschade Herstel (Auto Body Repair) Complete auto body damage repair including plate work, painting, paintless dent removal, spot-repair, and frame alignment for private car owners in the Zaanstreek region.
• Ruitschade (Auto Glass Repair & Replacement) Windshield and auto glass repair, stone-chip and crack repair, and same-day full glass replacement for private vehicle owners.
• Caravan & Camper Reparatie Specialized repair of caravans and campers including hail damage, dents, scratches, leakage, and wall restoration using the CaravanRepair® HBC system.
• Verzekeringsafhandeling (Insurance Claims Handling) End-to-end handling of insurance claim paperwork, coordination, and settlement with virtually all major Dutch insurers on behalf of the vehicle owner.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4-year warranty on all repair work
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SchadegarantcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchadegarant is a collaboration network between insurance companies and selected auto damage repair companies. Autoschade K. van Oudenaren is a certified Schadegarant partner, enabling streamlined insurance claims processing for customers.
• ABN AMRO InsurancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance company partner within Schadegarant network. Policyholders are referred to Autoschade K. van Oudenaren for damage repair.
• Nationale-NederlandencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance company partner within Schadegarant network.
• Centraal BeheercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor Dutch insurance company with direct partnership agreement for claims processing.
• FOCWAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch industry association for auto damage repair. FOCWA members are audited on quality, safety, environmental and professional standards. The company holds FOCWA Standard certification.
• Acoat (Akzo Nobel)coreTechnology or Integration25-year membership in Acoat quality system from Akzo Nobel, providing access to premium automotive paints and coatings technology.
• GlasgarantminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlass repair warranty partnership for automotive glass replacement services.
• Suzuki dealer JonkerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-located automotive businesses at Houthavenkade, both planning to relocate together to new facility at Oud Zaenden. Both owned by Karel van Oudenaren.
• Porten (project developer)minorOthersProject developer building the new combined facility for the automotive businesses at Oud Zaenden location.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Schadegarant netwerk member shops: Schadegarant is the Dutch collaboration network between insurers and selected body shops for streamlined claims processing. Direct peers are other Schadegarant-certified body shops in adjacent Dutch regions competing for the same insurer-routed demand.
• Carglass (Belron Netherlands): Carglass is the dominant auto glass repair and replacement specialist in the Netherlands, part of global Belron. Comparable to Oudenaren's ruitreparatie/ruitschade service line and competes for the same insurer-referred glass volume through the Dutch market.
• FOCWA Schadeherstel member shops: FOCWA Schadeherstel is the Dutch industry association whose certified member shops (audited by KIWA/Dekra) are the direct peers of Oudenaren. They operate under the same Schadegarant insurer-referral framework and compete for identical customer volumes region by region.

Others

• Euromaster (Michelin): Euromaster is a large European tire and light vehicle maintenance chain. They are adjacent rather than direct peers, but compete for some of the same end customers and insurance relationships in the broader automotive aftermarket.
• AkzoNobel Car Refinishes (Acoat network): AkzoNobel operates the Acoat network of which Oudenaren is a 25-year member. They are an upstream supplier and ecosystem partner rather than a competitor, providing automotive paint technology that underpins Oudenaren's spray booth capabilities.

Regional players

• ABT Car Care / ABT schadeherstel: ABT operates multiple body repair and service locations in the Randstad region of the Netherlands. Regional automotive service competitor with comparable offerings, though anchored more in the Randstad than the Zaanstreek.

Broad incumbents

• Carvolution / Schadeherstel Nederland MSOs: Multi-site auto body consolidators in the Netherlands expanding through acquisitions of certified body shops. Represent the consolidation threat that could eventually absorb independent FOCWA shops like Oudenaren.
• Vakgarage (car service network): Vakgarage is a large Dutch franchise network of independent automotive service centers covering mechanical, maintenance, and some bodywork. Competes for the same end customer for repair services and shares reliance on insurer referrals in the Dutch auto aftermarket.
• Profile (Bandag/Profile banden en auto-servicecentra): Profile is a large Dutch multi-service auto care chain offering maintenance, tires, and bodywork through branded service centers. Operates more as a broad incumbent than a niche collision specialist, but competes for the same private and fleet customers across the Netherlands.

Emerging players

• Fix Auto (global MSO) Netherlands franchise: Fix Auto is an international franchise network of collision repair shops. Its Dutch franchisees share the same auto body repair value proposition, insurer relationships, and FOCWA-style certification-driven model that Oudenaren competes against.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/oudenaren
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/autoschade-k.-van-oudenaren-b.v.

Compliance3 records

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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