Vakgarage Auto Nol

Name

Vakgarage Auto Nol

Legal name

Auto Nol B.V.

Website

https://autonol.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Vakgarage Auto Nol is a Dutch used-car dealership and multi-brand service center in Nijkerk selling ~100 quality-checked pre-owned vehicles, offering financial/private lease, rental, export, and specialized Tesla and Volvo ERAD workshop services to private and business customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Used Car Dealership

NAICS

Used Car Dealers (441120)

SIC

Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations (5500)

akta.pro primary industry

New & Used Auto Purchase Loans (FSAKADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Auto & Vehicle Leasing (Personal Use) (FSAKANAA), Vehicle Protection & Add-on Product Financing (Warranties, GAP, Service Plans) (FSAKADAL)

Keywords

• Used car sales
• Vehicle leasing
• Auto repair services
• Car rental services
• Vehicle export

Headquarters

HQ city

Nijkerk

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Used Car Sales: Sale of quality used cars (occasions) to private individuals, businesses, and trade customers. Cars sourced through exclusive channels from leasing companies and dealerships across Europe.
2. Financial Lease: Financing option for purchasing used cars with fixed monthly payments over 12-60 months. Available for both business and private customers.
3. Private Lease & Own: Private leasing with option to own the car at end of contract. Includes maintenance, insurance, and roadside assistance. Monthly payments with 15,000 km/year limit.
4. Car Rental: Short-term car rental for days or weeks. Options for passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Also short-lease options for longer periods.
5. International Export: Certified export of cars worldwide with in-house documentation and transport coordination. International buyers benefit from export tax advantages.
6. Car Purchase (Trade-in): Purchase of cars from private individuals who want to sell their vehicles. Direct transactions with immediate payment and transfer.
7. Service and Maintenance: Workshop services including maintenance, APK inspection, repairs, tire changes, air conditioning service, paint protection (lakverzegeling), damage repair, and specialized Tesla services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Auto Nol operates a multi-brand used car dealership in Nijkerk, Netherlands, selling approximately 100 quality-checked pre-owned vehicles from over 20 brands. The business is integrated with in-house financial services (financial lease, private lease), short-term car rental, a full-service workshop including specialized Tesla and Volvo ERAD expertise, and an international export department shipping vehicles worldwide.

Product overview

Vakgarage Auto Nol is a Dutch car dealership and service center based in Nijkerk, operating as a multi-brand used car dealer (Auto Nol B.V.) offering approximately 100 quality-checked vehicles from over 20 brands including Audi, BMW, Volkswagen, Renault, Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, and Tesla. The business operates as a platform combining vehicle sales with integrated financial services (financial lease, private lease) and comprehensive maintenance/repair services. Their service center includes specialized Tesla and Volvo ERAD expertise, while supplementary offerings cover car rental, import/export, insurance, and battery health diagnostics. They are affiliated with Vakgarage and BOVAG quality certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Auto Occasions (Used Cars) Sale of pre-owned vehicles from over 20 different brands including Audi, BMW, Volkswagen, Renault, Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, and Tesla. Approximately 100 quality checked used cars in inventory at the Nijkerk showroom.
• Financial Lease Financial leasing option for both business and private customers to purchase used cars with fixed monthly payments over 12-60 month terms, requiring a 20% down payment.
• Private Lease & Own Private leasing product where customers lease a car with maintenance, insurance, and roadside assistance included, with the option to own the car at the end of the contract. Monthly payments with 15,000 km/year limit, starting from approximately €300/month.
• Auto Import Service Car importing service allowing customers to import vehicles from abroad, particularly Germany, with assistance in finding specific models and handling paperwork.
• Car Rental Short-term car rental service offering passenger cars, station wagons, and commercial vans with daily, weekend, and weekly rental options. Rates from €49.95/day for economy cars.
• Service Center / Werkplaats Full-service maintenance and repair center offering auto onderhoud, APK inspections, small and large services, airco service, tire changes, paint sealing, damage repair, and State of Health battery diagnostics.
• Tesla Specialist Service Specialized Tesla maintenance and repair services including Tesla onderhoud, draagarm replacement, door handle repair, air suspension repair, headlight repair, and tire maintenance for Tesla vehicles.
• Volvo ERAD Specialist Specialized service for Volvo ERAD (Electric Rear Axle Drive) systems including ERAD replacement and oil change for Volvo XC60 and XC90 models.
• Auto Inkoop (Car Purchase) Service to purchase cars directly from private individuals, offering quick valuation, fair pricing, and immediate payment upon vehicle transfer.
• Allrisk Autoverzekering Comprehensive all-risk car insurance with extra warranty coverage for vehicles up to 10 years old or with up to 180,000 km, including 24/7 roadside assistance in Netherlands and Europe.
• Lakverzegeling (Paint Sealing) Vakgarage paint sealing service to protect vehicle exterior finish from weathering and wear.
• AVILOO Accugarantie Battery warranty service providing financial protection for used electric vehicle batteries through AVILOO battery health testing and guarantee.
• State of Health Test Battery health diagnostic test service for electric and hybrid vehicles, assessing the actual condition of EV battery packs.
• Auto Export International car export service certified to ship vehicles worldwide with in-house documentation and transport coordination. International buyers benefit from export tax advantages.
• Short Lease Short-term lease option for customers needing a vehicle for several weeks, positioned as an alternative to daily rental for medium-term needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 9.6 BOVAG inspection score
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BOVAGcoreOthersMember of BOVAG (Brancheorganisatie Vrije Autobedrijven Garantiefonds), Dutch automotive trade organization with over 10,000 member businesses. Provides quality certification and represents autobedrijven interests. Owner Arnold Koops has served on BOVAG board since 2007.
• VakgaragecoreOthersVakgarage is a quality mark for professional, certified auto garages in the Netherlands. Ensures garages meet quality requirements including professionally trained staff, maintenance per factory specifications, and transparent customer communication.
• Leasing Companies and Dealerships (Europe)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrategic sourcing partnerships with reputable leasing companies and dealerships throughout Europe. Enables access to well-maintained vehicles with complete service history. Provides competitive pricing through exclusive channels.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Louwman Group: One of the largest Dutch automotive groups, with multi-brand used-car retail, leasing, service, and rental operations across the Netherlands. Comparable to Auto Nol in service mix (sales + leasing + service), but at substantially greater scale.
• Van Mossel Automotive Group: Major Dutch automotive group with new and used vehicle retail, leasing, workshop, and rental divisions. Closely comparable business model and customer base to Auto Nol, with broader geographic coverage.
• Vakgarage: Vakgarage is the Dutch franchise network of certified independent garages and used-car dealers of which Auto Nol is a member. Other Vakgarage dealers operate the same multi-brand used-car retail + workshop + financing model and are the closest direct comparables in the domestic market.

Emerging players

• AutoHero: Online-only used-car retailer with showroom + delivery model across Europe. Competes with Auto Nol for online car buyers and represents the digital-first format that pressures traditional single-site dealers.

Others

• DirectLease: Dutch online private-lease broker. Comparable to Auto Nol's Private Lease & Own offering and a relevant benchmark for pricing and online conversion of subscription-style auto products.
• Justlease (Ayvens): Major Dutch private-lease subscription brand (now part of Ayvens). Comparable to Auto Nol's private lease subscription in customer segment and pricing structure.
• Marktplaats Auto's: The Dutch classifieds marketplace for used vehicles. Functions as a primary marketing and lead-generation channel for traditional Dutch dealers like Auto Nol, and a key listing destination for the export inventory.

Broad incumbents

• AutoScout24: The leading European online used-car marketplace. Auto Nol lists inventory on this channel; while not a direct competitor, it influences price discovery, lead generation, and customer acquisition economics for the dealer.
• CarNext: Used-car retail arm of Volkswagen Financial Services, supplying young used vehicles from leasing returns — directly comparable to Auto Nol's exclusive European leasing-company sourcing model.
• Auto1 Group: Berlin-based cross-border used-car platform with active buying and export operations across Europe. Comparable to Auto Nol's export division and a direct competitor for European lease-return inventory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/autonol-occasions

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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