KOHL automobile Vertriebs GmbH

What KOHL automobile Vertriebs GmbH does

KOHL automobile Vertriebs GmbH is a privately held, women-led authorized Opel and Alfa Romeo dealer headquartered at Neuenhofstraße 166 in Aachen, Germany. The company originated in 1985 as UKO under founder Ursula Kohl and is now jointly managed by Margit Kohl-Woitschik and Rainer Vogel as part of the broader KOHL Gruppe, which also encompasses BMW/MINI/Land Rover and motorcycle dealerships and KOHL Energy for EV charging infrastructure. It serves private consumers, SME and corporate fleet customers, and independent workshops in the Aachen/Euregio region of North Rhine-Westphalia.

The business operates a full-service automotive retail and mobility platform organized around three core segments: vehicle sales (new Opel/Alfa Romeo, day registrations, certified used vehicles, and online financing/leasing via the Opel Online Store), LEIKO mobility services (short-term rental from €41/day and monthly Auto-Abo subscriptions from €339), and aftersales (full workshop, Eurorepar multi-brand service, smart repair, accident repair, climate service, SparDepot/5plus/OSKO packages, parts, and the FWLZ program for independent workshops). Distribution is anchored by a single physical showroom and service center, supplemented by digital channels including an SEO-driven vehicle search portal, online booking, Google reviews, and social media presence. Over 200 vehicles are immediately available, and customer satisfaction is evidenced by a 4.7/5 Google rating from 330+ reviews.

Revenue is generated through one-time vehicle transactions, recurring rental/subscription fees, per-transaction workshop service revenue, prepaid inspection bundles, financing and leasing commissions via Opel Financial Services, and parts sales. The company has no proprietary technology platform, relying instead on third-party booking, search, and CRM tools, with digital innovation sourced through the digitalChurch Aachen startup ecosystem (MOQO, StreetScooter). Operating status is active and the company is described as one of the leading Stellantis partners in the Euregio.

Name

KOHL automobile Vertriebs GmbH

Legal name

KOHL automobile Vertriebs GmbH

Website

https://opelkohl.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

KOHL automobile Vertriebs GmbH is a women-led authorized Opel and Alfa Romeo dealer in Aachen, Germany, offering new and used vehicle sales, LEIKO car rental and Auto-Abo subscriptions, multi-brand workshop services, and parts to private consumers, SME fleet customers, and independent workshops in the Euregio region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Retail

NAICS

Passenger Car Rental and Leasing (53211)

SIC

Services-Auto Rental & Leasing (No Drivers) (7510)

akta.pro primary industry

Premium & Luxury Vehicle Leasing (TLABAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Corporate & Government Contract Car Rental (THADAAAJ)

Keywords

• Automotive dealership services
• New car sales
• Car rental services
• Vehicle maintenance services
• Car subscription services

Headquarters

HQ city

Aachen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Sales (New & Used): Sale of new Opel vehicles, day registrations (Tageszulassungen), and Opel-certified used vehicles. Revenue is generated through outright purchase transactions. Over 200 immediately available vehicles are stocked.
2. Vehicle Rental (LEIKO): Short-term daily vehicle rentals (from one day) and long-term monthly subscriptions (Auto-Abo) through the LEIKO brand. Rental fleet spans compact cars to vans and electric vehicles. Revenue is generated on a per-day or per-month basis.
3. Workshop & Aftersales Services: Service, maintenance, repair, accident reconstruction, smart repair, paintwork, climate check, and inspections. Includes branded service packages (Opel 5plus Service, OSKO low-cost wear repairs, SparDepot prepaid inspection bundles). Revenue is per service transaction or prepaid package.
4. Parts & Accessories: Sale of original Opel parts and accessories, including Opel Individual customization parts and Eurorepar multi-brand parts. Revenue is per-part/per-transaction.
5. Financing & Leasing: Facilitation of vehicle financing and leasing through Opel Financial Services and the Opel Online Store. The dealership earns commissions on arranged finance/lease contracts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

KOHL automobile Vertriebs GmbH is an authorized Opel and Alfa Romeo (Stellantis) dealership in Aachen that sells new and certified used Opel vehicles, operates the LEIKO car rental and Auto-Abo subscription service, and provides a full workshop including Eurorepar multi-brand repairs, branded service packages (SparDepot, Opel 5plus/OSKO, Klimacheck), accident and smart repair, and Opel Individual customization. The business bundles vehicle purchase, financing/leasing arrangement, rental, subscription, multi-brand servicing, and EV charging (via affiliated KOHL Energy) into a single local mobility hub serving the Aachen/Euregio region.

Product overview

KOHL automobile Vertriebs GmbH is a Stellantis/Opel dealer in Aachen, Germany, operated as a women-led family business. The company operates as a full-service automotive dealership with three core business segments: (1) Vehicle Sales covering new Opel cars, certified pre-owned vehicles, and the Opel Online Store for financing/leasing; (2) LEIKO Mobility Services including short-term car rental (from €41/day) and monthly car subscriptions (from €339/month), offering electric vehicles like Corsa-e and Mokka-e; and (3) After-sales Services including Eurorepar multi-brand workshop, Opel Individual customization, smart repairs, accident repairs, and specialized packages like SparDepot, 5plus/OSKO wear repairs, Klimacheck, and FWLZ for independent workshops. The company also offers wallbox installation through affiliated company KOHL Energy and digital services including online booking and vehicle search.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LEIKO: Car rental brand offering vehicle rentals, auto subscriptions, and corporate car-sharing services
• Eurorepar
• SparDepot
• Opel 5plus Service / OSKO

Products and services

• New Opel Vehicle Sales (Opel Neuwagen)

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.7 out of 5 stars from over 330 Google reviews
• +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

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• MOQO Digital Mobility SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOpel KOHL cooperates with MOQO Digital Mobility Solutions in the context of digitalChurch Aachen e.V., a startup ecosystem. MOQO provides digital mobility solutions that complement KOHL's corporate car sharing and mobility-as-a-service offerings.
• StreetScooterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStreetScooter, the Aachen-based manufacturer of electric commercial vehicles, is served as a Service Partner by Opel KOHL. This cooperation aligns with KOHL's positioning as a provider of electric mobility solutions and is also rooted in the digitalChurch Aachen e.V. startup network.
• digitalChurch Aachen e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA startup and innovation ecosystem in Aachen that fosters cooperation between established companies (such as KOHL) and young technology startups including MOQO and StreetScooter. KOHL participates to stay connected to digital mobility innovations.
• Eurorepar (Stellantis network)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOpel KOHL is an official Eurorepar Service Partner, enabling it to offer workshop services for nearly all European vehicle brands using Eurorepar parts. This extends the workshop's addressable market beyond Opel-only customers. Eurorepar provides the brand, parts supply, and 2-year warranty backing.
• KOHL EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKOHL Energy, located at Neuenhofstraße 160 (same building as KOHL automobile GmbH/BMW), provides EV charging infrastructure (wallbox installation) and solar technology solutions. This sister company within the KOHL Group enables Opel KOHL to offer complete e-mobility solutions including home charging installation.
• Opel Automobile GmbH / StellantiscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOpel KOHL is an authorized Opel dealer and Stellantis partner. The partnership grants the right to sell new Opel vehicles, use the Opel brand, access the Opel Online Store platform, and receive manufacturer support, training, and warranty backing. The KOHL Gruppe is described as one of the leading Stellantis partners in the Euregio.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Aschoff Gruppe: German automotive dealer group with multiple Stellantis/Opel franchises and full sales-service-rental operations. Closest comparable in scale and brand mix to KOHL automobile Vertriebs GmbH.
• Dello Gruppe: Northern-German multi-brand automotive dealer group with Stellantis representation, full aftersales, and fleet services. Directly comparable in product mix and customer segmentation.
• AVAG Holding SE & Co. KG: Large southern-German multi-brand dealer group operating Stellantis, Volkswagen, and other franchises with integrated service and used-car operations. Comparable business model with broader geographic reach.
• Jacob Gruppe: German regional automotive dealer group with multiple OEM franchises including Stellantis brands, full workshop services, and corporate fleet sales. Comparable mid-market regional dealer structure.

Others

• Mobile.de: Germany's largest online vehicle marketplace. KOHL's website and vehicle search portal compete for the same consumer intent, making it an adjacent ecosystem peer rather than a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Volkswagen Financial Services AG: Captive OEM financing and leasing arm of Volkswagen AG. Comparable to KOHL's facilitation of Opel Financial Services leases but at vastly greater scale across multiple brands.
• Sixt SE: Germany-headquartered global car rental and mobility services leader operating rental, subscription (Sixt Flat), and leasing. Comparable to KOHL's LEIKO rental and Auto-Abo subscription lines at much larger scale.

Emerging players

• Finn.auto GmbH: German car-subscription start-up offering flexible monthly vehicle subscriptions online. Direct competitor to KOHL's Auto-Abo in the long-term rental / subscription category.
• Nextmove GmbH: German EV-focused car subscription and rental provider. Overlaps with KOHL's Opel Corsa-e / Mokka-e subscription and rental offerings in the EV subscription segment.

Regional players

• Buchbinder Rent-a-Car: Germany-/Austria-focused car rental brand with broad passenger and commercial vehicle fleet. Comparable to LEIKO Autovermietung in operating model and short-term rental market positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kohl-automobile-vertriebs-gmbh

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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