GPS GmbH

What GPS GmbH does

GPS GmbH (legal entity: Auto + Reifenservice GPS GmbH) is a single-location automotive repair workshop headquartered at Hebbelstraße 7, 42549 Velbert, Germany. Founded in 2005 and registered as a Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung (GmbH) at Amtsgericht Wuppertal (HRB 19528), the company is a certified master craftsman business (Meisterbetrieb) supervised by the Handwerkskammer Düsseldorf and authorized to conduct official Hauptuntersuchung (HU) and Abgasuntersuchung (AU) vehicle inspections under the Handwerksordnung. With 13 employees, GPS GmbH serves individual vehicle owners in Velbert and the surrounding North Rhine-Westphalia region through a walk-in retail workshop model, Monday through Friday 08:00–18:00.

The workshop is equipped with three vehicle lifting platforms (Hebebühnen), a laser-based axle measurement stand, modern tire balancing machines, and advanced diagnostic devices for rapid and precise fault analysis. Service offerings span general repair (Reparaturwerkstatt), tire service (Reifenservice), brake service (Bremsendienst), inspection (Inspektion), HU/AU, air conditioning (Klima-Service), glass (Scheibenservice), and vehicle care (Fahrzeugpflege) across all vehicle manufacturers and brands. The brand promise 'GPS – Gut, preiswert, schnell' (Good, Affordable, Fast) is reinforced by a transparent no-hidden-costs philosophy and an active apprenticeship program to train future mechanics under the master craftsman license.

Revenue is generated through transaction-based, per-service pricing on individual repair and maintenance jobs, with no publicly disclosed price list, subscription tier, or recurring contract model. Customer acquisition relies on the physical workshop location, a basic informational website (gps-velbert.de) operated on the Websmart platform, and word-of-mouth referrals within the local catchment. The company is privately held by two authorized representatives, Rüdiger Schlemper and Sabine Schlemper, with no external investors, parent company, or disclosed funding events.

Name

GPS GmbH

Legal name

Auto + Reifenservice GPS GmbH

Website

https://gps-velbert.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GPS GmbH is a single-location, master-craftsman automotive repair workshop in Velbert, Germany, founded in 2005. It serves local vehicle owners with tire, brake, inspection (HU/AU), AC, glass, and general repair services across all vehicle brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Repair Services

NAICS

General Automotive Repair (811111), All Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance (811198)

SIC

Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500)

akta.pro primary industry

General Automotive Repair & Maintenance (TLAKAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tire & Wheel Services (Mount/Balance/Alignment) (TLAKAAAD), Preventive Maintenance & Inspections (Oil, Fluids, Tune-Ups) (TLAKAAAB), Vehicle Diagnostics & Fault Code Scanning Services (TLAKANAA)

Keywords

• Automotive repair services
• Tire service
• Vehicle inspection
• Brake service
• Master craftsman workshop

Headquarters

HQ city

Velbert

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Automotive Repair Services: One-time transaction-based services for vehicle repairs including brake service, inspection, air conditioning service, glass service, and vehicle care. Revenue generated per service transaction.
2. Tire Services: Tire changing, balancing, and related tire services. Transaction-based revenue per service performed.
3. Vehicle Inspection Services (HU/AU): Mandatory vehicle inspection services (Hauptuntersuchung and Abgasuntersuchung). Per-transaction revenue.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

GPS GmbH operates a master craftsman (Meisterbetrieb) automotive repair workshop in Velbert, Germany, offering tire service, brake service, vehicle inspection (HU/AU), air conditioning service, glass service, vehicle care, and general repairs for all vehicle manufacturers and brands. The single-location workshop is equipped with three vehicle lifting platforms, a laser axle measurement stand, modern tire balancing machines, and advanced diagnostic devices. Services are delivered transaction-by-transaction to walk-in customers.

Product overview

GPS GmbH is a master craftsman-operated auto repair shop offering a unified set of vehicle maintenance and repair services. The company operates as a single-location workshop providing tire service, vehicle inspection (HU/AU), brake service, air conditioning service, general repairs, and vehicle care. The services are delivered through modern technical equipment including three vehicle lifts, laser axle measurement systems, and diagnostic devices. The company has been serving customers since 2005.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Reparaturwerkstatt (General Repair Workshop)

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Point S: International cooperative of independent tire and auto service specialists operating a German franchise network. Comparable to GPS GmbH in tire services and general repair, with a cooperative model that competes for the same local customer base.
• Vergölst: German tire and automotive service specialist with a national workshop network, owned by Continental. Directly comparable to GPS GmbH's tire service and general repair offerings, with greater geographic reach and brand backing.
• Premio Reifen + Autoservice: Cooper Tire/Goodyear-affiliated German workshop franchise specializing in tire sales, tire service, and general automotive repair. Comparable to GPS GmbH's tire and general repair offerings, with a regional franchise network structure.
• Bosch Car Service: Global network of independent automotive workshops affiliated with Bosch, offering multi-brand repair, diagnostics, and maintenance services. Direct comparability to GPS GmbH in service scope (general repair, diagnostics, tires) and target customer (private vehicle owners), differentiated by Bosch branding and broader network.
• Carglass: German specialist for vehicle glass repair and replacement, with a national network of service centers. Direct competitor to GPS GmbH's Scheibenservice offering, but specialized exclusively in glass services with much larger scale.
• Pit-Stop: German automotive service chain offering general repair, tire service, and inspections through franchised workshops. Comparable to GPS GmbH as a multi-brand consumer-facing repair workshop targeting private vehicle owners, but operating as a franchise network.
• Euromaster: European tire and automotive service network operating in Germany, offering tires, repairs, and inspections. Comparable to GPS GmbH in service scope and customer segment, with broader branch coverage and Michelin backing.
• A.T.U (Auto-Teile-Unger): Germany's largest multi-brand auto repair and tire service chain with hundreds of workshops nationwide. Directly comparable to GPS GmbH as both offer general repair, tire service, and inspections to private vehicle owners, though A.T.U operates at vastly greater scale and more locations.
• FirstStop Reifen + Autoservice: European tire and auto service network operated by Bridgestone, offering tires, repair, and inspections via partner workshops. Comparable to GPS GmbH in tire service and multi-brand consumer repair, with the backing of a major tire manufacturer.
• Driver Center (Goodyear): Goodyear-affiliated German workshop network providing tire service, general repair, and maintenance to private vehicle owners. Direct competitor to GPS GmbH, with greater corporate backing and broader geographic distribution.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gps-gmbh

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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