DB FuhrparkService GmbH

What DB FuhrparkService GmbH does

DB Autohaus is a German used-car dealership network operated by Deutsche Bahn Connect GmbH, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn AG (the German state-owned railway). The network comprises five physical locations—Maintal, Schweinfurt, Premium Schweinfurt, Bad Salzuflen, and Cloppenburg—and sells approximately 10,000 used vehicles per year. Its central differentiator is its sourcing model: the majority of inventory is remarketed from Deutsche Bahn's own company and executive fleet, yielding single-owner vehicles with documented service histories. The network was founded in 1997 in Frankfurt am Main; Maintal relocated from Frankfurt in 2017 and the Premium Schweinfurt concept launched in 2019.\n\nThe product portfolio is segmented into three tiers—Outlet (discounted, with optional cosmetic repair), Quality (checked, repaired, and prepared), and Premium (executive vehicles under 100,000 km with 12-month Garantie First Class Pro). Ancillary services include vehicle financing through Bank Deutsches Kraftfahrzeuggewerbe (BDK) and Bank11, leasing options, an online trade-in valuation tool powered by BCA Autoauktionen GmbH, extended warranty products underwritten by Real Garant Versicherung AG, and a battery certification program launched in February 2025 for used EVs and plug-in hybrids. A B2B Händlernetzwerk dealer portal allows professional dealers to bid on fleet auctions and immediate-purchase campaigns. Digital infrastructure comprises a Nuxt-based web platform with vehicle search, financing and trade-in calculators, the CarVi keyword-recognition chatbot, SEO-optimized brand/model landing pages, and long-standing distribution partnerships with mobile.de (10–25 years) and AutoScout24.\n\nRevenue is generated predominantly through one-time vehicle sales at retail locations, with ancillary transaction-fee income from financing referrals, warranty sales, workshop services at Schweinfurt and Maintal, and B2B auction transactions. The go-to-market blends direct-to-consumer physical retail, online search and self-service financing tools, and channel partnerships via third-party marketplaces. The customer base spans individual consumers (B2C, ~7,273 ProvenExpert reviews), small businesses/tradespeople purchasing commercial vehicles, and registered professional dealers (B2B). On the supply side, however, the business is structurally tied to a single source: Deutsche Bahn's internal fleet.

Name

DB FuhrparkService GmbH

Legal name

Deutsche Bahn Connect GmbH

Website

https://dbautohaus-frankfurt.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DB Autohaus, a Deutsche Bahn Connect GmbH subsidiary, operates five used-car dealerships in Germany selling approximately 10,000 vehicles annually, primarily sourced from Deutsche Bahn's fleet, with financing, leasing, warranty, and B2B dealer auction services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Used Car Dealerships

NAICS

Used Car Dealers (441120), Used Car Dealers (44112), Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers (441), Passenger Car Rental (532111)

SIC

Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations (5500), Wholesale-Motor Vehicles & Motor Vehicle Parts & Supplies (5010)

akta.pro primary industry

Dealer-to-Dealer (B2B) Vehicle Remarketing Networks (TLABAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wholesale Vehicle Auctions (Physical & Online) (TLABAKAA), Auto & Vehicle Loan Brokerage (FSAEAEAK), Auto & Vehicle Leasing (Personal Use) (FSAKANAA), Dealer-Sold & F&I Administered Service Contracts (Dealer Obligors) (FSAJALAD)

Keywords

• Used vehicle sales
• Vehicle financing
• Extended warranty products
• Multi-brand workshop service
• Dealer auction platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankfurt am Main

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Used Vehicle Sales (B2C): Sale of used vehicles (cars and light commercial vehicles) directly to end consumers at five physical dealership locations and via the website. Vehicles predominantly sourced from Deutsche Bahn's own company fleet. Revenue is generated on a per-transaction basis as one-time vehicle purchases.
2. Vehicle Financing: DB Autohaus facilitates vehicle financing in partnership with Bank Deutsches Kraftfahrzeuggewerbe (BDK) and Bank11. Financing applications are processed via BDK's platform which connects to multiple banks and leasing companies. DB Autohaus earns referral/transaction fees from facilitated financing agreements.
3. Vehicle Leasing: Used vehicle leasing offered as an alternative to purchase. Leasing is facilitated through financing partners and presented as fixed monthly rates with flexible terms. Revenue model based on lease contract facilitation.
4. Guarantee / Warranty Products: Sale of extended warranty products: DB Autohaus Garantie First Class and DB Autohaus Garantie First Class Pro. These are underwritten by Real Garant Versicherung AG and provide coverage for major vehicle components, electronics, and comfort systems.
5. Workshop / Service: Workshop services for vehicle maintenance and repair, including new HU/AU (vehicle inspection) before delivery, performed at Schweinfurt and Maintal locations. Markenübergreifender (multi-brand) service.
6. B2B Vehicle Auctions: Dealer network portal enabling registered vehicle dealers to bid on fleet vehicle auctions and participate in immediate purchase campaigns. Revenue from B2B vehicle sales at competitive prices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

DB Autohaus sells approximately 10,000 used passenger cars and light commercial vehicles per year across five dealership locations in Germany. Vehicles are predominantly sourced from Deutsche Bahn's own company fleet, giving each car a single prior owner with documented history. The offering is segmented into Quality (checked and prepared), Outlet (budget-priced) and Premium (low-mileage executive vehicles) tiers, and bundled with financing through BDK/Bank11, leasing, extended warranties underwritten by Real Garant, trade-in valuation via BCA Autoauktionen, battery certification, and multi-brand workshop service. A B2B dealer portal resells fleet vehicles to registered professional dealers.

Product overview

DB Autohaus is a used car dealership network operated by Deutsche Bahn Connect GmbH, offering a multi-brand portfolio of approximately 10,000 vehicles annually across five locations. The core offering consists of used passenger cars and commercial vehicles from the Deutsche Bahn fleet and other fleet operators, categorized into Quality (checked and prepared), Outlet (budget-friendly), and Premium (high-end with low mileage) tiers. Additional services include financing through BDK and Bank11, leasing options, trade-in valuation via BCA Autoauktionen, battery certification for electric vehicles, and warranty packages (First Class and First Class Pro). A B2B dealer network portal enables commercial buyers to participate in vehicle tenders. The network operates workshop services at Schweinfurt and Maintal locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DB Autohaus Premium Schweinfurt: Premium-Standort für exklusive Fahrzeuge von Premium-Herstellern (Audi, BMW, Mercedes) mit gehobener Ausstattung und Zusatzservices wie Abholservice und 12 Monate DB Autohaus Garantie First Class Pro.

Products and services

• Quality Used Vehicles (Quality-Fahrzeuge) Used passenger cars and light commercial vehicles (PKWs and Nutzfahrzeuge), predominantly sourced from the Deutsche Bahn company fleet, that undergo thorough technical inspection, new HU/AU and optical preparation before sale. Sold across all five dealership locations and online via dbautohaus.de to private consumers and small businesses.
• Outlet Used Vehicles (Outlet-Fahrzeuge) Budget-priced used vehicles that may carry unrepaired cosmetic damage; customers can opt for optical repairs at fixed additional cost before delivery. Available across all five locations and online.
• Premium Used Vehicles (Premium-Fahrzeuge) Premium low-mileage used vehicles (under 100,000 km) with extensive equipment, sourced from Deutsche Bahn's executive fleet and sold at the Premium Schweinfurt and Premium Maintal showrooms. Include 12 months of Garantie First Class Pro, new HU/AU and station pickup/24-hour test drive service.
• Vehicle Financing (Finanzierung) Vehicle installment loans arranged via Bank Deutsches Kraftfahrzeuggewerbe (BDK) and Bank11, with online rate calculation, credit assessment and document forwarding. Available to private customers and trade buyers at all DB Autohaus locations.
• Used Vehicle Leasing (Leasing) Used-car leasing with fixed monthly rates, configurable term and mileage limits, presented alongside financing on each vehicle detail page and offered to private and commercial customers.
• Garantie First Class (Extended Warranty - Basic)
• Garantie First Class Pro (Extended Warranty - Comprehensive)
• Battery Certificate (Batteriezertifikat) Independent testing and certification of high-voltage drive batteries for used electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, available across all manufacturers. Marketed as a quality and transparency feature for EV buyers.
• Trade-in Valuation (Inzahlungnahme)
• Multi-brand Workshop Service (Werkstattservice)
• Händlernetzwerk B2B Dealer Auctions

Quantifiable outcome

• ~10,000 used vehicles sold annually across 5 locations, positioning DB Autohaus as regional market leader
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BCA Autoauktionen GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationBCA Autoauktionen GmbH (Floßhafenstraße 29, 41460 Neuss) provides the Inzahlungnahme-Rechner (trade-in valuation tool) used on DB Autohaus's website. BCA acts as a data processor under GDPR Article 28. The tool allows customers to estimate their current vehicle's value before trading it in.
• Yareto GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationYareto provides the online financing and leasing calculator integrated into DB Autohaus's website, enabling customers to calculate monthly financing and leasing rates and compare options.
• HRF GmbH & Co. KGminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHRF GmbH & Co. KG provides the online workshop appointment booking system for the Schweinfurt location, linked via the 'Werkstatt' tab on the DB Autohaus website.
• mobile.decoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributormobile.de is Germany's largest online vehicle marketplace. DB Autohaus maintains listings across all five locations on mobile.de, with long-standing partnerships of 10–25 years. Each location has received partner certificates and 4.4–4.7 star ratings on the platform.
• AutoScout24coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAutoScout24 is a major European online vehicle marketplace. DB Autohaus listings are published on AutoScout24, and the company has received the AutoScout24 Händler-Auszeichnung (Dealer Award) in both 2018 and 2026.
• AutohauskennerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAutohauskenner is a customer review platform for car dealerships. DB Autohaus locations display Autohauskenner ratings on their website, and all five locations received the Autohauskenner award/certification.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Junited Autohaus: Junited is a German used car dealer network offering quality-checked used vehicles from multiple brands. Comparable to DB Autohaus as a multi-brand used car dealer network with similar retail positioning and trust-focused value proposition.
• AUTO1 Group SE: AUTO1 Group is Europe's largest digital used car platform, operating both B2B (Auto1.com) and B2C (Autohero) channels. Directly comparable to DB Autohaus's hybrid B2B dealer portal plus B2C retail model, with similar vehicle sourcing and digital infrastructure emphasis.
• Wirkaufendeinauto.de (AUTO1 Group): Wirkaufendeinauto.de is AUTO1 Group's instant vehicle purchase service, allowing consumers to sell their car with instant quotes. Directly comparable to DB Autohaus's Inzahlungnahme-Rechner (trade-in calculator) for sourcing vehicles and serving customers' full vehicle lifecycle.
• Autohero (AUTO1 Group): Autohero is AUTO1 Group's B2C used car retail brand, offering inspected used vehicles with delivery and a 14-day return policy. Comparable to DB Autohaus's curated Quality/Premium retail offerings, with both targeting consumers seeking transparent used car purchases.

Broad incumbents

• mobile.de (eBay Motors): mobile.de is Germany's largest online vehicle marketplace, owned by eBay. Listed as a core channel partner for DB Autohaus for 10-25 years. Comparable as a marketplace platform where DB Autohaus publishes listings, but operates as a broad marketplace rather than a single dealer.
• AutoScout24: AutoScout24 is a major European online vehicle marketplace that has awarded DB Autohaus the Händler-Auszeichnung 2026. Comparable as a listing platform for DB Autohaus vehicles, but operates as a broad marketplace rather than a single retailer.
• A.T.U Auto-Teile-Unger: A.T.U is Germany's largest automotive service chain with workshop, tire, and parts offerings. Comparable to DB Autohaus's workshop service line (Schweinfurt and Maintal locations), though A.T.U operates a much larger workshop footprint nationally.

Regional players

• AsAuto Gruppe: AsAuto is a German used car dealer network with multiple locations, similar multi-brand retail model. Comparable to DB Autohaus as a regional/domestic used car dealer network with multiple physical locations, though privately owned rather than state-owned.

Emerging players

• heycar: heycar is a Volkswagen-backed used car online marketplace in Germany, focused on quality checked vehicles from certified dealers. Comparable to DB Autohaus as a digitally-enabled used car retailer leveraging a strong parent brand for trust, though operating as a marketplace rather than inventory-holder.

Others

• Vergölst (Bridgestone): Vergölst is a German tire and automotive service chain owned by Bridgestone. Comparable to DB Autohaus's workshop service offering at Schweinfurt and Maintal, though focused on tires and service rather than vehicle sales.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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