AUTO ECOLE DE LA GARE

What AUTO ECOLE DE LA GARE does

Auto-école de la Gare is a sole-proprietorship driving school founded in 1999 and operated by Alain HADADOU from a single office at 2 rue Hébert in Clamart, France (Hauts-de-Seine, Île-de-France). The school delivers regulated driver training for cars — including Permis B manual and automatic transmission, conduite accompagnée (AAC), conduite supervisée, the BEA-to-B bridge course, and license reinstatements — and for motorcycles, covering the A2 permit, the 125cc formation, and the A2-to-A bridge course. Practical motorcycle training takes place at a private enclosed track operated at the Pacha Club in Louveciennes (capacity for ~30 vehicles, Mon-Sat 7h-21h), roughly 25 minutes from the main office.

The school's underlying technology stack is deliberately lightweight: a modern WordPress-based website launched April 2023, online code-theory preparation delivered via the third-party Prepacode-ENPC platform, and an external 'Mon suivi pédagogique' tracking portal hosted on ENPC infrastructure. The business does not disclose any proprietary software, API surface, or AI/ML components. Administrative certifications frame its legal operating position: Qualiopi certification under 'Actions de formation' and the Ministry of Interior 'Label qualité des formations au sein des écoles de conduite', plus official approval E0209257520 and declaration 11922261292.

Revenue is generated primarily through fixed-price training packages (unit pricing, pay-as-you-go), with package sizes ranging from 7-hour bridge courses to 30-hour manual-car programs at indicative bands published on the public site, plus a €30 code exam registration fee. Multiple financing mechanisms broaden demand: CPF funding (extended to motorcycle licenses from January 2024), the state-backed 'Permis à 1€ par jour' loan for ages 16-25, and Île-de-France regional aid up to €1,300. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer and hyper-local, relying on word-of-mouth, organic search, Google reviews (128), the VroomVroom.fr aggregator (266 reviews), and a Facebook page. The single-location, 9-employee operating footprint constrains scale, while 25 years of continuous operation under the same proprietor indicates a stable but not growing small business.

Name

AUTO ECOLE DE LA GARE

Legal name

Monsieur Alain HADADOU

Website

https://autoecoledelagare.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Auto-école de la Gare is a sole-proprietorship driving school founded in 1999 in Clamart, France, delivering car (Permis B, manual/automatic) and motorcycle (A2, 125cc, bridge courses) training, plus license reinstatement, to local individuals using CPF, regional aid, and pay-as-you-go packages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Driver Education and Training Services

NAICS

Automobile Driving Schools (611692)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAOAEAJ

Powertrain, Drivetrain & Transmission Specialist Training

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Automotive, Diesel & Heavy Equipment Trades

Keywords

• Driving school services
• Driver license training
• Motorcycle license training
• Accompanied driving program
• CPF funded training

Headquarters

HQ city

Clamart

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Driving Lessons and Packages: One-time paid driving lessons and training packages for driver's license (car and motorcycle). Packages range from 13h to 30h of driving instruction plus unlimited theory code access. Code exam registration fee of 30€ extra.
2. Government-Funded Training (CPF): Training funded through CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation) for eligible employees and job seekers. Since January 2024, CPF can also fund motorcycle licenses.
3. Permis à 1€ par jour: Government-backed financing program for 16-25 year olds where the state covers interest on a loan, making monthly payments approximately 1€.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Auto-école de la Gare is a French driving school offering in-person and online theoretical (code) preparation along with practical driving instruction for car and motorcycle licenses. Core offerings include manual and automatic transmission car license packages (13h-30h of driving), Permis A2 motorcycle training, 125cc formations, accompanied and supervised driving programs, bridge courses (BEA-to-B and A2-to-A), and license recovery services. Packages are sold directly to individual learners with financing available via CPF, Permis à 1€ par jour, and Île-de-France regional aid.

Product overview

Auto-école de la Gare is a traditional driving school established in 1999 in Clamart, offering car (Permis B) and motorcycle (Permis Moto) driving license training. The core product portfolio consists of Permis Auto with manual and automatic transmission packages (25h-30h), Permis Moto including A2 license and 125cc formations, and various specialized programs like supervised driving (AAC/CS), bridge courses (BEA→B, A2→A), and license revalidation courses. Training is available in traditional formats with in-person code lessons and driving practice, complemented by online code training through external platforms and CPF financing options for eligible students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Permis Auto (Permis B) — Car Driver's License Training Standard car driver's license (Permis B) training available at the Clamart location, with manual and automatic transmission options and packages ranging from 20-30 hours of driving instruction.
• Permis boîte manuelle (Manual Transmission Permis B) Manual transmission car driving license training with 25h or 30h driving packages, including unlimited code lessons, exam registration fees, and administrative materials.
• Permis boîte automatique BEA (Automatic Transmission) Automatic transmission car driving license training with 13h or 20h packages including code kit and simulator-based instruction.
• Conduite accompagnée (AAC) Supervised driving learning program starting at age 15, allowing students to practice with an accompanying driver for at least one year and 3,000 km before taking the exam, with a documented 74% pass rate versus 55% for traditional pathways.
• Conduite supervisée (Supervised Driving) Supervised driving program for candidates aged 18 and above, allowing additional practice with an accompanying driver after completing initial training or in case of practical exam failure.
• Passerelle BEA vers B (Automatic to Manual Bridge Course) Seven-hour bridge training for automatic transmission license holders (code 78) to convert to full manual transmission Permis B eligibility.
• Annulation de permis (License Recovery Package) Special training package for drivers who need to retake their license after cancellation or invalidation, including unlimited code training, a 1-hour driving assessment, and 5 hours of circulation practice, with administrative support interfacing with the Préfecture.
• Permis Moto (Motorcycle License) Motorcycle driving license training including the Permis A2 for bikes up to 35kW, 125cc formation, and A2-to-A bridge training, conducted at the private closed track at Pacha Club in Louveciennes.
• Permis A2 (Motorcycle License A2) Motorcycle license training for riders 18+ to drive bikes not exceeding 35kW with a power-to-weight ratio under 0.2 kW/kg, requiring 20 hours of mandatory training including ETM theory, 8h of off-road practice minimum, and 12h of road circulation minimum.
• Formation 125 cm3 Seven-hour training course for B license holders (minimum 2 years) to ride motorcycles up to 125cc or three-wheeled scooters (MP3), including 2 hours of theory and 5 hours of practical instruction.
• Passerelle A2 vers A Seven-hour bridge training for A2 license holders (minimum 2 years) to obtain the unrestricted Permis A for larger displacement motorcycles.
• Financements (CPF, Permis à 1€ par jour, Île-de-France Regional Aid) Multiple financing pathways for driving school fees, including CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation) for employees and job seekers, the government-backed 'Permis à 1€ par jour' loan for ages 16-25, and Île-de-France regional aid up to €1,300.
• Formation post-permis (Post-License Training) Post-license training course for newly licensed drivers to reduce the probationary period from 3 years to 2 years (notably for accompanied driving graduates).

Quantifiable outcome

• 74% pass rate for accompanied driving (AAC) vs 55% for traditional pathway
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Ornikar: France's leading digital-native driving school, offering online code preparation and a marketplace of independent driving instructors. Directly comparable as a Permis B and motorcycle training provider targeting the same French consumer, but using an asset-light model that competes for the same end-student wallet.
• Macif École de Conduite: Mutual-insurer-affiliated driving school leveraging insurance-bundled pricing for young drivers. Comparable on Permis B/AAC delivery and on French consumer financing mechanics, differentiated by an insurance-distribution go-to-market.

Broad incumbents

• ECF (École de Conduite Française): Largest national driving-school network in France, providing the same Permis B, motorcycle, and professional license training as Auto-école de la Gare but at hundreds of affiliated locations. Useful benchmark for national scale, brand, and corporate-training partnerships.
• CER (Centre d'Éducation Routière): Major federated French driving school network offering car and motorcycle license training across France. Comparable in service catalog and Permis B/A1/A2/A offerings, with broader geographic reach and group purchasing leverage.
• Certa: National French driving school chain delivering Permis B, AAC, conduite supervisée and motorcycle training at multiple sites. Comparable in core product mix and use of government financing; differentiated by chain scale and multi-city footprint.

Direct peers

• En Voiture Simone: French driving school franchise historically focused on women learners, with physical locations and instructors across France. Closely comparable in service mix (Permis B manual/automatic, AAC, code prep) and target customer (license-seeking adults), differing only by segment positioning.

Others

• VroomVroom: French driving-school comparison and review platform that already channels 266 reviews for Auto-école de la Gare. Not a competitor but a distribution channel and price-comparison reference that shapes local consumer choice against which the school's pricing must compete.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/autoecoledelagareclamart
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/auto-ecole-de-la-gare

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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