Q-Katsastus Group Oy

What Q-Katsastus Group Oy does

Q-Katsastus Group Oy (legal entity Suomen Katsastusasemat Oy, Y-tunnus 3160745-4) is a privately held Finnish vehicle inspection chain operating under the Q-Katsastus brand. Founded in 2007 in Joensuu, the company has expanded over eighteen years to eight physical inspection stations across Finland — Joensuu, Jyväskylä, Kirkkonummi, Kouvola, Kuopio, Lahti, Kotka, and Herttoniemi (Helsinki) — with the two Helsinki-area stations added through acquisitions in 2024. The company delivers statutory periodic vehicle inspections (määräaikaiskatsastus), emission measurements, electric vehicle inspections with cabling and battery checks, motorhome and O2-class trailer inspections, re-inspections (jälkitarkastus), modification inspections (muutoskatsastus), and vehicle registration services. It serves individual private vehicle owners who must comply with Finnish periodic inspection requirements.

The core product is the Katsastuspaketti (Inspection Package), covering all statutory measurements for combustion and hybrid vehicles, supplemented by specialized packages for electric vehicles, motorhomes, and trailers, plus auxiliary registration and modification services. Underlying technology consists of station-specific online booking calendars, in-station emission measurement systems, Paytrail-powered payment processing, and Google Analytics for website usage tracking. Customers access the service through three channels: online booking (offering the lowest prices), phone booking, and drive-in without prior reservation during opening hours at all eight stations.

Revenue is generated exclusively from unit-priced inspection fees, with prices varying by station, service type, and booking channel. Online advance bookings are discounted (e.g., €87 prepaid online vs. €94 drive-in at Kirkkonummi for the full inspection package). The company reports more than 95,000 vehicles inspected annually, with a stated 4.7+ star rating and over 1,500 aggregated reviews. The chain is led by CEO Ville Silvast, supported by a finance manager, technical manager, sales and marketing manager, and quality manager. Ownership is founder/management-oriented with no disclosed external investors.

Name

Q-Katsastus Group Oy

Legal name

Suomen Katsastusasemat Oy

Website

https://q-katsastus.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Q-Katsastus Group Oy is a Finnish private vehicle inspection chain operating eight stations across Finland. It serves individual vehicle owners with statutory periodic inspections, emission measurements, EV/motorhome/trailer inspections, and registration services under legal entity Suomen Katsastusasemat Oy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vehicle Inspection Services

NAICS

All Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance (811198)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Point Inspections & Safety Checks (DVIR/Annual/Periodic) (TLAKAGAB)

Keywords

• Vehicle inspection services
• Periodic vehicle testing
• Car inspection stations
• Vehicle registration services
• Modification inspection

Headquarters

HQ city

Joensuu

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Inspection Services: One-time inspection fees for periodic vehicle inspections (määräaikaiskatsastus), inspection packages including emissions testing (katsastuspaketti), re-inspections (jälkitarkastus), vehicle registration services (rekisteröinnit), modification inspections (muutoskatsastus), trailer inspections, electric vehicle inspections, and recreational vehicle inspections. Prices vary by station location and booking method (online advance booking receives lowest prices).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Q-Katsastus Group Oy is a Finnish vehicle inspection chain founded in 2007 in Joensuu, operating eight inspection stations across Finland that perform periodic vehicle inspections along with specialized inspections for electric vehicles, motorhomes, and trailers. The group inspects more than 95,000 vehicles annually and also offers re-inspections, modification inspections, registration services, and bundled inspection packages through direct walk-in and online-booked appointments.

Product overview

Q-Katsastus is a Finnish vehicle inspection service chain operating as a unified service brand. The core offering consists of the Katsastuspaketti (Inspection Package) which includes statutory periodic inspection with emission measurements. This is supplemented by specialized inspection packages for electric vehicles and motorhomes, trailer inspections, re-inspections, modification inspections, and registration services. All services are delivered through a network of 8 physical inspection stations across Finland, with the ability for customers to book online, by phone, or via drive-in without appointment. The company positions itself as 'Finland's most effortless inspection service' with a focus on customer service and convenience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Määräaikaiskatsastus (Periodic inspection) Statutory periodic vehicle inspection for Finnish private vehicle owners to verify roadworthiness at mandated intervals.
• Sähköauton katsastus (Electric vehicle inspection) Specialized inspection service for electric vehicles, addressing EV-specific inspection requirements at Q-Katsastus stations.
• Matkailuauton katsastus (Motorhome inspection) Periodic and roadworthiness inspection tailored for motorhomes and recreational vehicles, performed for private owners across Finland.
• Peräkärryn katsastus (Trailer inspection) Statutory inspection service for trailers used by Finnish vehicle owners, delivered at company inspection stations.
• Katsastuspaketti (Inspection package) Bundled inspection offering combining periodic inspection with related checks into a single package for Finnish vehicle owners.
• Uusintakatsastus (Re-inspection) Follow-up inspection performed after a previously failed inspection to confirm that identified defects have been remedied.
• Rekisteröinti (Registration) Vehicle registration service handling administrative registration tasks for Finnish vehicle owners at Q-Katsastus stations.
• Muutoskatsastus (Modification inspection) Inspection service for vehicles that have undergone technical modifications, certifying that changes meet Finnish regulatory requirements.
• Drive-in tarkastus (Drive-in inspection) Drive-in inspection format allowing vehicle owners to arrive without a prior appointment for a quick inspection at participating stations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 95,000 vehicles inspected annually

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• PaytrailcoreTechnology or IntegrationPaytrail provides the payment processing infrastructure for Q-Katsastus's online booking and payment system. Paytrail Oyj (Business ID 2122839-7) holds a payment institution license from the Financial Supervisory Authority. Supports all major Finnish bank payments and major credit/debit cards including Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. Also provides Verified by Visa, MasterCard SecureCode, and American Express SafeKey authentication services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Eurofins Scientific: Global testing services group operating across multiple inspection and laboratory categories. Adjacent comparable as a large diversified TIC services provider touching automotive and consumer inspection segments.

Broad incumbents

• DEKRA SE: Global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) company with a substantial vehicle inspection division across Europe. Comparable as a broader incumbent operating periodic vehicle inspection alongside many other TIC services.
• TÜV Rheinland: Global TIC provider with vehicle inspection and homologation services across multiple countries. Comparable as a large incumbent operating vehicle inspection as part of a wider certification portfolio.
• TÜV SÜD: Global TIC company offering vehicle inspection, type approval, and automotive testing services. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping vehicle inspection activities.
• Applus+ IDIADA: Vehicle testing, inspection, and certification specialist with European operations. Comparable as a broader incumbent focused specifically on automotive testing and inspection services.
• Bureau Veritas: Global TIC company with automotive and vehicle inspection services. Comparable as a broad incumbent operating vehicle inspection alongside industrial certification services.
• SGS SA: Global TIC company providing automotive inspection, vehicle testing, and certification services. Comparable as a broad incumbent with vehicle inspection as part of a wider portfolio.

Direct peers

• A-Katsastus Oy: Finnish market leader in private vehicle inspection, operating a national chain of inspection stations offering the same periodic inspection, emission testing, and registration services as Q-Katsastus. Most directly comparable competitor in Finland.
• K1-Katsastus Oy: Finnish multi-station vehicle inspection chain providing periodic inspections, emission testing, and registration services. Directly comparable operating model and customer base to Q-Katsastus.

Regional players

• Inspecta (Kiwa Inspecta): Nordic-origin testing, inspection, and certification company under Kiwa. Comparable as a regional player in Nordic testing services that overlaps with vehicle and industrial inspection categories.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCF2rzJq4ym2gMcn5dl1rnQA
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• Instagraminstagram.com/qkatsastus
• TikToktiktok.com/@qkatsastus

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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