Innung des Kraftfahrzeuggewerbes Berlin

What Innung des Kraftfahrzeuggewerbes Berlin does

Innung des Kraftfahrzeuggewerbes Berlin (Kfz-Innung Berlin) is a Berlin-based trade guild and public law corporation (Körperschaft des öffentlichen Rechts) founded in 1934, serving automotive workshops and car dealerships across all 12 Berlin districts. The guild operates under the supervision of Handwerkskammer Berlin and licenses the Meisterschild (Master Shield) quality seal, which certifies member businesses as providers of qualified automotive service. Core products include vocational training programs (Meisterschule full-time and part-time master craftsman courses, HV system qualification courses at Stufe 2S/3S, compressed-air brake courses), the AÜK accredited inspection system under ISO 17020, an arbitration service (Schiedsstelle) operating for over 30 years, business consulting, and a customer-facing workshop locator (Betriebssuche).

The organization's technology infrastructure centers on a physical Fachschule für Kfz-Technik in Bernau with a Hochvoltwerkstatt (high-voltage workshop) for EV training, complemented by the 'Smartes Kfz-Gewerbe' facility project (Oct 2024 – Nov 2025) that deployed PV systems, stationary battery storage, bidirectional EV charging, heat recovery, and an intelligent energy management system at the Berlin Kreuzberg headquarters, funded by 299,979 EUR from BENE 2 (EU ERDF and State of Berlin). The guild also publishes a quarterly trade magazine (Zeitschrift) with 1,000 copies per edition and distributes a free monthly newsletter.

The revenue model is diversified across three streams: recurring annual membership fees from SMB workshops and dealerships, training and course fees (differentiated for members vs. non-members, with eligible participants able to use Meister-BAföG federal funding), and advertising in the quarterly publication. Distribution relies on direct membership enrollment, online course registration, an online workshop finder for consumers, and a physical sales shop for AU verification seals and supplies. The guild operates with a core staff of 6 employees led by Obermeister Thomas Lundt and Managing Director Viviane von Aretin, with affiliated entity GFK (Gesellschaft zur Förderung des Kraftfahrzeuggewerbes Berlin mbH) administering apprenticeship programs.

Name

Innung des Kraftfahrzeuggewerbes Berlin

Legal name

Innung des Kraftfahrzeuggewerbes Berlin

Website

https://kfz-innung-berlin.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1934

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Innung des Kraftfahrzeuggewerbes Berlin is a Berlin-based automotive trade guild (founded 1934) that provides vocational training, master craftsman certification, HV/EV qualification, member business services, and the Meisterschild quality seal to automotive workshops and dealerships across Berlin.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Trade Association Services

NAICS

Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive Diagnostics & Electrical Systems (EDAOAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Alternative Fuel, Hybrid & EV Service (High-Voltage) (EDAOAEAL), Automotive Parts, Service Advising & Shop Operations (EDAOAEAD), Tire, Wheel, Alignment & Brake Systems Training (EDAOAEAK)

Keywords

• Automotive trade guild
• Vocational training services
• Master craftsman courses
• Workshop certification services
• High-voltage vehicle training

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from member businesses (automotive workshops and car dealerships in Berlin). Members receive access to consulting services, training, certification, and business advantages.
2. Training and Course Fees: Fees for master craftsman courses (Meisterkurse), high-voltage training courses, and other professional development programs. Prices vary for members vs non-members.
3. Publication Advertising: Quarterly industry magazine (Zeitschrift) with circulation of 1000 copies per edition distributed to all member workshops and car dealerships. Revenue from advertising placements in the publication.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Innung des Kraftfahrzeuggewerbes Berlin is a public law trade guild for the automotive trade in Berlin, offering master craftsman preparation courses (full-time and part-time), high-voltage vehicle certification training, and specialized technical courses for automotive professionals. It also provides member services including workshop certification (Meisterschild), business consulting, accredited vehicle inspections (AÜK), and a customer-workshop arbitration service (Schiedsstelle). The guild operates a technical school (Fachschule für Kfz-Technik) in Bernau and serves automotive workshops and dealerships across all twelve Berlin districts.

Product overview

Innung des Kraftfahrzeuggewerbes Berlin is a Berlin-based trade guild (Körperschaft des öffentlichen Rechts) serving automotive businesses since 1934. The organization offers a portfolio of vocational training programs and member services centered around automotive technology education and business support. Core training offerings include master craftsman preparation courses (Meisterschule) available in full-time and part-time formats, high-voltage vehicle certification training (HV-Systeme 2S/3S) for electric vehicle work, and specialized technical courses on air brake systems. Member services encompass workshop certification (AÜK under ISO 17020), business consulting, and arbitration services. The guild operates an online workshop locator for customers and publishes a quarterly trade magazine. A notable sustainability initiative is the 'Smartes Kfz-Gewerbe' project implementing smart energy management at the guild headquarters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Meisterschule-Tageslehrgang (Full-Time Master Craftsman Course) Full-time intensive master craftsman preparation course (Parts I-IV) conducted Monday to Friday, designed for career changers or those not currently employed, enabling completion of the Kfz-Techniker-Handwerk master examination within one year. Includes practical work, technical theory, business administration, and vocational pedagogy modules. Total price: 9,839.00 EUR (plus literature).
• Meisterschule-Abendlehrgang (Part-Time Evening Master Course) Part-time evening master craftsman course (Parts I-IV) held three weekday evenings per week, designed for employed professionals to achieve master qualification within two years. Total price: 9,980.00 EUR (incl. literature).
• Fachkundige Person für HV-Systeme 2S (HV Specialist Level 2S) Two-day basic qualification course for working on high-voltage vehicle systems in de-energized state, following DGUV Information 209-093, for qualified automotive mechatronics technicians to safely perform work on HV components. Members: 440.00 EUR, Non-members: 493.90 EUR (incl. breakfast and lunch).
• Fachkundige Person für HV-Systeme 3S (HV Specialist Level 3S) Three-day advanced course for working on live high-voltage systems and HV energy storage, qualifying technicians for non-HV-safe vehicles, fault diagnosis under voltage, and high-voltage testing per DGUV Information 209-093. Members: 761.91 EUR, Non-members: 827.31 EUR.
• Grundlehrgang Druckluftbremsanlage (Basic Course Air Brake Systems) Basic training course on compressed-air brake systems for commercial vehicles, supporting commercial vehicle technician qualification.
• Werkstattkunden - Betriebssuche (Workshop Locator for Customers) Online workshop search tool allowing customers to find certified member workshops by Berlin district and vehicle brand, with filters for specialized services including disabled-access vehicles, historic vehicles, and alternative fuel systems.
• Schiedsstelle (Arbitration Board) Mediation service resolving disputes between customers and member workshops, operating for over three decades in Berlin.
• Betriebszertifizierung (Business Certification with Meisterschild) Certification service for member automotive workshops meeting quality and service standards, granting the prestigious Meisterschild (Master Shield) seal as a symbol of best service, quality, innovation, and environmental protection.
• Betriebsberatung (Business Consulting) Business consulting services for member automotive trade businesses, supporting operational, legal, and strategic decisions.
• Zeitschrift der Kfz-Innung Berlin (Guild Magazine) Quarterly trade magazine (Gewerbezeitung) for Berlin automotive trade, published four times yearly with 1,000 copies per edition distributed to all member workshops and dealerships, covering industry news, regulatory changes, and technology updates.
• AÜK - Akkreditierte Überprüfungen im Kfz-Gewerbe (Accredited Vehicle Inspections) Accredited vehicle inspection system (AU, AUK, GAP, SP) operating under ISO 17020 standards, managed by the Federal Association of the Automotive Trade (BIV). Provides certification seals and system fees for authorized inspection stations. Seal price increased to 3.30 EUR from Jan 2025.

Quantifiable outcome

• Meisterschild-certified workshops visible to customers as symbols of quality service
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Handwerkskammer BerlincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Supervisory authority and strategic partner. The guild falls under the oversight of Handwerkskammer Berlin. Collaboration on training events, apprenticeship programs, and professional development. The guild uses the Meistersaal (master hall) of Handwerkskammer for events.
• B. & S. U. Beratungs- und Service-Gesellschaft Umwelt mbHmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsulting partner for the 'Smartes Kfz-Gewerbe' project, providing professional support for project implementation on sustainable energy solutions in the guild's facilities.
• Gesellschaft zur Förderung des Kraftfahrzeuggewerbes Berlin mbH (GFK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated entity that administers the BAPP special program for training automotive mechatronics specialists (Kfz-Mechatroniker mit Schwerpunkt Pkw-Technik).
• TAK BonnmajorTechnology or IntegrationTechnical Academy for Automotive Trade (Technische Akademie des Kraftfahrzeuggewerbes). Provides the curriculum concept for high-voltage training courses, which the guild offers in collaboration with TAK Bonn.
• OSZ Kraftfahrzeugtechnik BerlinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOccupational school center for automotive technology. Partner in education ecosystem, mentioned as collaborative partner on the website.
• Berliner VolksbankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBanking partner hosting exclusive 'Branchen-Blick' networking events for guild members in the transport, mobility, and logistics sector.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Handwerkskammer Berlin: Chamber of Crafts that supervises the Berlin Kfz-Innung and provides the Meistersaal used for guild events. Comparable in function as the umbrella crafts body that registers and oversees Innungen.
• DEKRA Automobil GmbH: Major German vehicle inspection and certification provider overlapping with the guild's AÜK accredited inspection services. Broader incumbent that competes for inspection certification volume across Berlin.
• TÜV Rheinland: Large incumbent testing and certification organization whose automotive training portfolio overlaps with the guild's mechatronics and HV qualification courses at a national scale.
• GTÜ (Gesellschaft für Technische Überwachung): German vehicle inspection organization that partners with independent workshops for periodic technical inspections, partially overlapping with the guild's workshop certification and AÜK program.
• Zentralverband Deutsches Kraftfahrzeuggewerbe (ZDK): Federal-level federation of German automotive trade guilds that the Berlin Innung falls under. Operates the national AÜK inspection accreditation system that the Berlin guild administers locally.

Direct peers

• TAK - Technische Akademie des Kraftfahrzeuggewerbes: Technical academy for the German automotive trade that actually supplies the curriculum concept for the Berlin guild's HV courses. Most direct comparable in technical training content and trade-specific pedagogy.
• Kfz-Innung München: Regional guild for the automotive trade in Munich, offering the same combination of master craftsman training, member certification, and HV qualification. Direct structural peer operating the same guild model in another major German city.
• Kfz-Innung Hamburg: Automotive trade guild for Hamburg with parallel member services, master courses, and HV training. Closely comparable regional Innung serving a different major German metropolitan market.

Emerging players

• KÜS (Kraftfahrzeug-Überwachungsorganisation freiberuflicher Kfz-Sachverständiger): Independent vehicle inspection organization recruiting certified workshops as partners; represents an alternative affiliation path that competes with guild membership for Berlin workshops.

Regional players

• Kfz-Innung Frankfurt-Rhein-Main: Automotive trade guild covering the Frankfurt-Rhine-Main region with the same member services, master courses, and HV training portfolio. Structural twin operating in a different German metropolitan region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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