What CENTRO ZARAGOZA does

Centro Zaragoza, legally INSTITUTO DE INVESTIGACIÓN SOBRE VEHÍCULOS S.A., is a Spanish private research institute founded in 1987 and headquartered in Pedrola, Zaragoza. It is owned by 17 Spanish insurance companies and operates as their shared research and standards body, focused on improving road safety and vehicle repairability. With approximately 44 employees, the institute organizes its work around four service lines: Research (CZ Bals, Road Safety, New Technologies, Collision Intensity Analysis, R&D+i projects), Training (specialist and e-learning courses on vehicle insurance appraisal, traffic accident investigation, and electric/hybrid vehicles), Applied Engineering (workshop certification, parts/product/PDR certification, paint cost benchmarking via Baremo de Pintura, repairability reports), and Other Services (Base SIETE accident database, CZIDConnect connected-vehicle platform, CZ Report, stolen vehicle tracking, CZ Recambios parts service, Fire Blanket for EVs, and Revista CZ quarterly magazine).

The underlying technology is a set of domain-specialized data and assessment systems: Base SIETE accumulates accident analysis data; CZIDConnect integrates connected vehicle identification; Baremo de Pintura provides standardized paint cost estimation; and repairability reporting combines research outputs into insurer-usable outputs. Revista CZ, described as the highest-circulation technical magazine in the Spanish vehicle repair and appraisal sector, doubles as a brand and distribution channel.

Commercially, Centro Zaragoza generates revenue from three streams: (1) subscription-style contributions and service fees from its 17 associated insurance companies, (2) professional training program fees from individual adjusters and specialists, and (3) certification fees from automotive workshops, parts suppliers, and service providers. Go-to-market is relationship-driven and primarily regional (Spain), supplemented by an online training platform, the CZ Plus portal, and multilingual web presence (ES/EN/PT). Pricing is not publicly disclosed.

Name

CENTRO ZARAGOZA

Legal name

INSTITUTO DE INVESTIGACIÓN SOBRE VEHÍCULOS S.A.

Website

https://centro-zaragoza.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Centro Zaragoza is a Spanish vehicle research institute owned by 17 insurance companies, providing road safety research, applied engineering, training, and certification services to insurers, adjusters, and automotive workshops.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Research and Certification Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Testing, Inspection, Certification & Commissioning (TICx) Technical Services (BPAHAIAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Audit, Inspection & Quality Compliance (Internal Auditing, CAPA) (EDABAKAN), Vehicle Inspection, Testing & Compliance (Safety, Emissions, Certification) (THAIANAC)

Keywords

• Vehicle research services
• Road safety research
• Automotive repairability analysis
• Insurance certification services
• Professional training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Zaragoza

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Insurance Industry Services: Services to associated insurance companies including research, training, and certification. Revenue generated through membership/contributions from the 17 associated insurance entities.
2. Professional Training Programs: Revenue from specialized training courses including vehicle insurance appraisal, electric/hybrid vehicle specialization, and traffic accident investigation courses.
3. Certification Services: Workshop certification, parts certification, and service provider certification generating fees from automotive industry participants.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Centro Zaragoza is a vehicle research institute providing investigation, professional training, applied engineering, and certification services to the insurance and automotive repair industries. Its core offerings include road safety and vehicle repairability research (CZ Bals, Nuevas Tecnologías, collision intensity analysis), specialist training courses for insurance appraisers and accident investigators, workshop and parts certification, paint cost estimation (Baremo de Pintura), repairability reports, and supporting platforms such as CZ Plus, CZIDConnect, and Base SIETE. The institute is owned by 17 Spanish insurance companies and operates primarily in Spain.

Product overview

Centro Zaragoza is a vehicle research institute (Instituto de investigación sobre vehículos) providing a comprehensive suite of services across four main areas: Investigación (Research), Formación (Training), Ingeniería Aplicada (Applied Engineering), and Otros Servicios (Other Services). The portfolio includes specialized research services like CZ Bals, Seguridad Vial, and Nuevas tecnologías; professional training courses including electric/hybrid vehicle specialist programs and insurance evaluation courses; applied engineering services such as workshop certification, parts certification, paint assessment tools (Baremo CZ), and repairability reports; and supplementary services like CZ Plus platform, CZIDConnect, CZ Report, stolen vehicle tracking (Vehículos Sustraídos), spare parts database (CZ Recambios), and the quarterly technical magazine Revista CZ. The institute is participated by 17 insurance companies and focuses on road safety and vehicle reparability.

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Problem solved

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Brands

• CZ Plus: CZ Plus - Online platform for Centro Zaragoza services
• Revista CZ
• Baremo CZ
• Baremo de Pintura
• Vehículos Sustraídos
• CZ Recambios
• Fire Blanket
• CZ Report
• Base SIETE
• CZIDConnect

Products and services

• CZ Bals A vehicle analysis and assessment research service provided by Centro Zaragoza for studying vehicle safety and accident-related characteristics. Targeted at insurance companies and the automotive research community.
• Seguridad Vial (Road Safety Research) Road safety research service dedicated to studying systems that guarantee vehicle safety and help save lives on roads. Targeted at insurance companies, regulators, and automotive stakeholders.
• Nuevas Tecnologías (New Technologies Research) Research service analyzing new automotive technologies and their implications for vehicle safety, repairability, and insurance. Targeted at insurance companies and automotive industry stakeholders.
• Análisis de Intensidad de Colisiones (Collision Intensity Analysis) Collision intensity analysis service for accident investigation and vehicle research. Targeted at insurance companies, claims investigators, and accident researchers.
• Proyectos I+D+i (R&D Projects) R&D+i projects focused on technological research oriented to road safety. Targeted at insurance companies and public/private research partners.
• Formación Profesional (Professional Training Courses) Specialist training portfolio offered in presencial and e-learning formats covering vehicle insurance appraisal, electric and hybrid vehicle evaluation, and traffic accident investigation. Targeted at insurance professionals, claims adjusters, and accident investigators.
• Certificación de Talleres (Workshop Certification) Certification service for automotive repair workshops and service centers, validating compliance with Centro Zaragoza's quality and repair standards. Targeted at automotive repair shops and service providers.
• Baremo de Pintura (Paint Cost Estimation) Standardized paint cost estimation tool and database for vehicle repair assessment, delivered through the Baremo CZ web platform. Targeted at insurance companies, claims adjusters, and certified repair workshops.
• Informes de Reparabilidad (Repairability Reports) Repairability reports assessing the feasibility, methodology, and cost of repairing vehicles. Targeted at insurance companies and automotive repair professionals.
• Certificación de Piezas (Parts Certification) Certification service for vehicle components and spare parts, validating compliance with Centro Zaragoza's quality standards. Targeted at parts manufacturers, suppliers, and the automotive aftermarket.
• Certificación de Productos (Product Certification) Certification service for automotive industry products, validating compliance with Centro Zaragoza's standards. Targeted at product manufacturers and suppliers in the automotive aftermarket.
• Certificación Técnicas PDR (Paintless Dent Repair Certification) Certification service for Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) techniques applied to vehicle body repair. Targeted at automotive repair workshops and technicians.
• Certificación de Proveedores de Servicios de Asistencia (Assistance Service Provider Certification) Certification service for roadside assistance and related service providers. Targeted at assistance service companies operating in the automotive insurance ecosystem.
• Base SIETE Database service containing vehicle information and accident analysis data for research and claims purposes. Targeted at insurance companies and accident investigators.
• CZIDConnect Connected vehicle data and identification platform enabling data integration for vehicle assessment and analysis. Targeted at insurance companies and automotive service providers.
• CZ Report Technical report generation service for vehicle analysis and assessment. Targeted at insurance companies and claims professionals.
• Vehículos Sustraídos (Stolen Vehicle Identification) Stolen vehicle tracking and identification service supporting insurance and law enforcement efforts. Targeted at insurance companies and authorities.
• CZ Plus Comprehensive online platform (czplus.es) aggregating Centro Zaragoza's specialized services and resources for insurance and vehicle evaluation. Targeted at insurance professionals and certified partners.
• CZ Recambios (Spare Parts Database) Vehicle spare parts information database and reference service. Targeted at automotive repair workshops and parts suppliers.
• Fire Blanket Fire safety blanket product designed for vehicles, specifically for electric and hybrid vehicles. Targeted at automotive workshops, emergency responders, and insurance service providers.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature6 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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Investments

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