CARROSSERIE Bijloke Gent

What CARROSSERIE Bijloke Gent does

Carrosserie Bijloke is a Belgian multi-brand auto body repair company founded in 1963 and headquartered in Ledeberg (Ghent), with a second workshop in Aalst. It operates exclusively on a regional basis across Oost-Vlaanderen, servicing passenger cars and delivery vans up to 3.5 tonnes. The company is a subsidiary of CIAC Groep and a member of the Carr&Repair professional chain of Belgian bodywork companies.

The company's service portfolio covers the full spectrum of light-vehicle bodywork repair: major collision damage repair, paintless dent removal (uitdeuken zonder schilderen), spot repair for minor paint damage, bumper repair, dashboard repair, seat repair, windscreen/glass repair, and a dedicated hail-damage corner with controlled-lighting inspection. A '1 Day Repair' service tier, supported by two dedicated spray booths opened in 2018, targets rapid turnaround. Technology is centred on conventional modern workshop equipment and craft techniques rather than proprietary software or AI tooling.

Carrosserie Bijloke generates revenue on a fee-for-service basis per repair job, with pricing determined by damage assessment (bestek/quote) and free no-obligation quotations offered upfront. Direct billing arrangements are in place with the majority of major Belgian insurance companies (AG Insurance, Allianz, Axa, KBC, Ethias, Federale, Belfius, Baloise, DVV, NN, PV, Vivium, Yuzzu, Amlin) and leasing/fleet operators (Arval, Ayvens, CIAC Fleet, KBC Autolease, MHC Mobility). The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer via physical workshops, supplemented by institutional referrals from insurer and leasing partners and an active presence on Facebook and Instagram. The company is led by Michel Tetaert, who succeeded Jean-Paul Poelman in 2018.

Name

CARROSSERIE Bijloke Gent

Legal name

Carrosserie Bijloke NV

Website

https://carrosserie-bijloke.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Carrosserie Bijloke is a Belgian multi-brand auto body repair company operating two workshops in Oost-Vlaanderen (Ghent and Aalst), serving private vehicle owners, major insurers, and leasing companies with collision, hail, dent, and cosmetic repairs for cars and vans up to 3.5 tonnes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Auto Body Repair Services

NAICS

Automotive Repair and Maintenance (8111)

SIC

Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Body Shop Mechanical & Suspension Repair (Post-Collision) (TLAKAEAH), General Automotive Repair & Maintenance (TLAKAAAA)

Keywords

• Vehicle body repair
• Collision repair services
• Hail damage repair
• Paintless dent removal
• Auto body shop

Headquarters

HQ city

Ledeberg (Ghent)

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Repair and Bodywork Services: Carrosserie Bijloke generates revenue through fee-for-service vehicle repair work. Services are billed per repair job, with pricing determined by damage type and scope. Revenue flows through direct customer payment (often settled via insurance or leasing company agreements), or directly from insurance companies and leasing firms under formal partnership agreements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Carrosserie Bijloke is a multi-brand auto body repair shop operating from two workshop locations in Gent (Ledeberg) and Aalst, Belgium. The company provides comprehensive vehicle bodywork and damage repair services for passenger cars and light commercial vans up to 3.5 tonnes, including smart repair, spot repair, paintless dent removal, bumper repair, dashboard repair, windshield repair, seat repair, and major body damage restoration. Services are delivered to private vehicle owners, insurance policyholders, and corporate leasing/fleet customers under formal recognition agreements with major Belgian insurers and leasing firms.

Product overview

Carrosserie Bijloke is a multi-brand auto body repair company offering a comprehensive suite of vehicle repair and restoration services. The company operates as a single-service platform with multiple specialized repair offerings including Smart Repair (small damage repairs), Spot Repair (paint touch-ups), Window Repair, Bumper Repairs, Dashboard Repairs, Seat Repairs, Paintless Dent Removal (PDR), and Major Body Damage repairs. Services are delivered at two locations in Gent (Ledeberg) and Aalst, with a focus on both passenger cars and commercial vans up to 3.5 tons. The company is a member of the Carr&Repair professional chain network and works with most insurance companies and leasing companies in Belgium.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Smart Repair

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

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Carr & RepaircoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarrosserie Bijloke is a proud member of the Carr&Repair professional chain of bodywork companies in Belgium. Carr&Repair is a transparent organisation with clear communication lines, high flexibility, and high-quality craftsmanship. All member locations offer fast, smooth service using ultra-modern equipment and experienced staff.
• CIAC GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarrosserie Bijloke is part of the CIAC Group (CIAC Groep). CIAC is an established Belgian automotive services conglomerate. Carrosserie Bijloke originally shared a site with CIAC at the Bijloke site in Gent and has been part of the group since inception. Current management (Michel Tetaert) is sourced from within the CIAC Group.
• AG InsuranceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAG Insurance is a recognised insurance partner of Carrosserie Bijloke. Policyholders of AG Insurance are directed to Carrosserie Bijloke for vehicle repair, with direct billing arrangements.
• AllianzminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAllianz is a recognised insurance partner of Carrosserie Bijloke. Allianz policyholders with vehicle damage are referred to Carrosserie Bijloke workshops.
• AxaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAxa is a recognised insurance partner of Carrosserie Bijloke. Axa policyholders are directed to Carrosserie Bijloke for approved repair work.
• KBCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKBC (insurance and auto lease divisions) is a recognised partner of Carrosserie Bijloke, covering both insurance and leasing referrals.
• EthiasminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEthias is a recognised insurance partner of Carrosserie Bijloke, directing policyholders for vehicle repair.
• Federale VerzekeringenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFederale Verzekeringen is a recognised insurance partner of Carrosserie Bijloke.
• Belfius Direct & Belfius VerzekeringenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBelfius (both direct and insurance divisions) is a recognised insurance partner of Carrosserie Bijloke.
• ArvalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArval is a major vehicle leasing company and recognised partner of Carrosserie Bijloke. Arval directs its fleet customers with vehicle damage to Carrosserie Bijloke.
• AyvensminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAyvens (formerly ALD Automotive) is a vehicle leasing and fleet management company, recognised partner of Carrosserie Bijloke for fleet vehicle repairs.
• KBC AutoleaseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKBC Autolease is the fleet leasing arm of KBC, directing lease vehicles with damage to Carrosserie Bijloke for authorised repairs.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Carglass Belgium: Belgian specialist in windshield and glass repair/replacement; overlaps directly with Carrosserie Bijloke's ruitherstelling offering and shares the same insurance-direct-billing referral model.
• AHG (Autoschade Herstel Groep): Dutch chain of collision repair centres with Belgian presence offering the same insurance-recognised multi-site bodywork model as Carrosserie Bijloke, including hail damage and PDR services.

Broad incumbents

• Profile (Profile Bandenservice): Dutch/Belgian tyre, maintenance and service chain with a comparable franchise/affiliate model and shared institutional referral flows from insurers and leasers; overlaps with Carrosserie Bijloke on general automotive service and light-vehicle focus.
• Vakgarage: Dutch/Belgian multi-brand automotive service network offering maintenance and repair across a wide footprint; comparable as a multi-site service chain competing for similar insurance and fleet referral volumes, though broader in scope than pure bodywork.
• AD Automotive (Auto Distribution): International affiliated automotive service and parts network with strong Benelux footprint; comparable as an established multi-brand service brand operating at scale across the same insurance/lease referral ecosystem.
• D'Ieteren: Major Belgian automotive group with broad mobility services exposure; comparable as a diversified parent-like automotive services platform, similar in role to CIAC Groep for Carrosserie Bijloke.
• Fource (automotive aftermarket group): Dutch/Belgian automotive aftermarket holding that aggregates service and repair concepts; comparable as a roll-up platform consolidating body and service shops, similar in strategic logic to CIAC's ownership of Carrosserie Bijloke.

Regional players

• Group Pielage: Dutch body-shop and damage-repair group with adjacent Belgian activity; directly comparable operating model (multi-site collision repair, insurance partnerships, fleet/lease servicing) though primarily Netherlands-focused.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/carrosserie-bijloke-gent

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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