Automóvil Club de Colombia ACC

What Automóvil Club de Colombia ACC does

Automóvil Club de Colombia (ACC) is a Colombian non-profit automotive club founded in 1940 in Bogotá, holding exclusive authorization from the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) to issue International Driving Permits and representing FIVA for classic-vehicle certification in Colombia. The organization serves individual motorists, corporate fleet operators, driving schools, and government agencies through a diversified service portfolio spanning club membership (~$310,000 COP/year per vehicle), international and national documentation, FIA-certified driver training (CEA), classic-vehicle registration (Tarjeta Zephia), traffic administrative services, road-safety consulting, and motorsport/karting activities. Operations span four Colombian cities (Bogotá, Bucaramanga, Cartagena, Pereira), and the organization is supported by 44 employees.

ACC operates a multi-revenue-stream model combining recurring subscriptions (membership and classic-vehicle registration), transactional fees (Permiso Internacional de Conducir, traffic administrative services), insurance brokerage commissions through a panel anchored by Liberty Seguros and supported by Suramericana, Allianz, Axa Colpatria, Mapfre, Bolívar, Estado and Zurich, and professional-services revenue from corporate training and road-safety consulting. Member benefits are extended through a reciprocal partnership with AAA that grants access to 1,200+ establishments worldwide, while a network of 60+ partner driving schools (convenio) provides distributed training delivery.

The technology stack combines drone-based real-time traffic monitoring (TIME), the iRAP Star Rating methodology for infrastructure assessment, a Torre de Control with AI-assisted behavioral management, VR simulators, and 3D accident reconstruction tools supporting PESV (Plan Estratégico de Seguridad Vial) compliance services. The organization holds ISO 9001 certification and operates under Colombian data-protection law (Ley 1581 de 2012). No public revenue, membership-count, or growth KPIs are disclosed in the available materials.

Name

Automóvil Club de Colombia ACC

Legal name

Touring & Automóvil Club de Colombia ACC

Website

https://acc.com.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Automóvil Club de Colombia (ACC) is a Bogotá-based non-profit automotive club founded in 1940 and exclusively authorized by the FIA to issue International Driving Permits in Colombia. It serves motorists, corporate fleets, driving schools, and government clients across four Colombian cities through membership, training, insurance brokerage, and road-safety services.

Ownership category

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Headquarters

HQ city

Bogotá

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Club Membership / Affiliation Fees: Annual membership fees charged per vehicle ($310,000 per year) providing access to roadside assistance, legal advisory, traffic services, and discounts on various services. The club serves as the primary recurring revenue relationship with individual members.
2. International Driving Permit Issuance: Fees charged for the issuance of the Permiso Internacional para Conducir (PIC) document authorized under the Geneva Convention of 1949. Standard price is $410,000 for the general public with discounts for members.
3. Driving School (CEA) Courses: Fees for professional driving instruction courses (Category B1 for cars and C1 for public service vehicles) taught by certified instructors, including theoretical and practical training.
4. Insurance Products: Sales of comprehensive insurance policies (Todo Riesgo) through a direct partnership with Liberty Seguros, along with SOAT (mandatory accident insurance) and third-party liability policies. Commissions earned from insurance sales through multiple carrier partnerships.
5. Traffic and Vehicle Administrative Services: Fees for managing vehicle registration, transfers, license plate changes, and other administrative procedures before transit authorities. Over 50 years of experience in traffic department representation.
6. Road Safety Consulting and Training: Comprehensive road safety programs for corporate clients including defensive driving courses, dangerous goods transport training, forklift operation, heavy machinery certification, PESV design, internal audits, vehicle audits, and accident reconstruction with 3D animation.
7. Classic and Antique Vehicle Services: Specialized services for classic and antique vehicle owners including registration, antique plate issuance, and affiliated services through Tarjeta Zephia with preferential rates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Automóvil Club de Colombia (ACC) is a non-profit automobile association founded in 1940 that delivers automotive and mobility services to drivers and vehicle owners in Colombia. Its offering spans ACC membership with roadside assistance (mecánica ligera, grúa, battery boost, tire changes, fuel delivery), international driving permits (PID), driving school instruction, insurance brokerage, traffic administration services (RTT), road safety consulting aligned with PESV requirements, classic vehicle certification, and sponsorship of mobility and road safety surveys such as the Anuario de Movilidad.

Product overview

Automóvil Club de Colombia (ACC) is a non-profit organization and FIA member representing the federation in Colombia since 1940. The company operates as a multi-service automotive club offering a comprehensive portfolio of products organized around core service lines: (1) Club membership with 24/7 roadside assistance, legal advice, and partner discounts; (2) Permiso Internacional para Conducir (PIC) — the sole authorized international driving permit issuer in Colombia; (3) Escuela de Conducción CEA — an FIA-certified driving school for B1 and C1 categories; (4) Trámites de Tránsito — vehicle registration and administrative services nationwide; (5) Seguros — insurance brokerage with Liberty Seguros and other carriers; (6) Antiguos & Clásicos — classic vehicle registration with Zephia card; (7) Seguridad Vial — corporate road safety programs including AI-powered defensive driving courses, VR simulators, and accident reconstruction; (8) Movilidad — advanced mobility solutions including Traffic Modeling, iRAP star ratings, and TIME drone-based real-time traffic monitoring programs; (9) Deportes — motorsport representation and karting school programs. The product architecture functions as a platform of related but independently serviceable modules rather than a unified software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CEA (Centro de Enseñanza Automovilística): Driving school certified internationally by FIA for teaching driving techniques
• Club Deportivo ACC
• ACC Club
• ACC Seguridad Vial
• ACC Movilidad

Products and services

• ACC Membership (Membresía ACC) Annual subscription program for individual drivers and vehicle owners that delivers roadside assistance services such as light mechanical help, towing, battery boost, tire changes, and fuel delivery, plus discounts at allied merchants across Colombia.
• International Driving Permit (Permiso Internacional de Conducir - PID) Document issued to drivers with a valid Colombian license so they can drive abroad in countries that recognize the AIT/FIA international driving permit; available to individuals and ACC members.
• ACC Driving School (Escuela de Conducción ACC) Certified driver education offering courses for car and motorcycle licenses, defensive driving, and refresher courses aimed at new drivers and experienced motorists.
• Insurance Brokerage (Corretaje de Seguros) Brokerage services that place vehicle and mobility-related insurance policies with partner insurers on behalf of individuals and fleets, earning commission on placed coverage.
• PESV Consulting (Strategic Road Safety Plans) Consulting engagement for companies and fleet operators to design, implement, and audit Strategic Road Safety Plans (PESV) required by Colombian regulation.
• Traffic Administration Services (RTT - Servicios de Administración de Tránsito) Administrative support for vehicle- and traffic-related procedures, including paperwork handling for licensing, transfers, and related transactions.
• Classic Vehicle Certification (Certificación de Vehículos Clásicos) Authentication and certification services for owners of classic and collectible automobiles, validating originality and historical status.
• Roadside Assistance Concierge (Auxilio Vial) Standalone roadside assistance event-based service covering towing (grúa), light mechanical repairs, battery boost, tire changes, and fuel delivery for stranded drivers in Colombia.
• Mobility Annual Report (Anuario de Movilidad) Annual publication that gathers and disseminates data and analysis on mobility, road safety, and traffic behavior in Colombia, used by public and private stakeholders.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FIA - Federación Internacional de AutomovilismocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACC serves as the official national representative and member of the FIA (International Automobile Federation), holding exclusive authority to issue International Driving Permits and operate FIA-certified automotive training programs. The partnership provides international legitimacy and standards alignment.
• FIVA - Federación Internacional de Vehículos Antiguos y ClásicoscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACC represents FIVA in Colombia for classic and antique vehicle certification and registration services, enabling international recognition of Colombian classic vehicle registrations.
• AAA - American Automobile AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough a commercial agreement with AAA, ACC members have access to over 1200 affiliated establishments worldwide for roadside assistance and vehicle services, significantly extending service coverage internationally.
• Liberty SeguroscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary insurance partner offering the ACC collective Todo Riesgo insurance policy with preferential rates. ACC acts as an insurance broker selling Liberty products and receives commissions.
• Suramericana, Allianz, Axa Colpatria, Mapfre, Bolívar, Estado, ZurichminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThrough an insurance broker relationship, ACC can quote and sell policies from multiple additional insurance carriers, providing competitive options for vehicle insurance beyond the primary Liberty partnership.
• Trade-BridgeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerForeign trade orientation partner assisting with import/export procedures for classic and antique vehicles, particularly for the import certificate process.
• Various Driving Schools (Convenio Partners)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorACC partners with numerous driving schools (academias de conducción) throughout Colombia through the PIC issuance system, enabling regional service delivery for international driving permits. Partners include Trotamundos S.A.T., Tecnicar, CEA Formula 1, Cea Autosport, and approximately 60+ other schools.
• iRAP (International Road Assessment Programme)coreTechnology or IntegrationACC is implementing the iRAP Star Rating Programme, a global initiative backed by FIA to evaluate and improve road safety through a standardized star-rating assessment methodology for roads.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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