RS Oto Ekspertiz
RS Oto Ekspertiz is a Turkish vehicle inspection company operating 70+ branches across Turkey, Cyprus, and the Czech Republic, offering tiered pre-purchase inspection packages using proprietary MR Thermographic, OBD, and DYNO technologies to individual used-car buyers, dealerships, fleets, and insurance companies.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1970
- HeadquartersMaltepe, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What RS Oto Ekspertiz does
RS Oto Ekspertiz is a Turkish vehicle inspection (oto ekspertiz) company and a subsidiary brand of RS Otomotiv Grubu, a diversified automotive aftermarket conglomerate with over 50 years of operating history. The company operates 70+ branches across Turkey, Cyprus, and the Czech Republic through a franchise model and serves individual used-car buyers, licensed vehicle dealerships (galeriler), fleet operators, and insurance companies with TSE TS 13805-certified inspection reports.
The company's product portfolio centers on a tiered inspection package architecture — Kaporta Boya, Temel, Standart, Plus (most popular), Premium, Prestij, and VIP — priced between 700 TL and 10,500 TL per vehicle, supplemented by add-on modules for airbag inspection, OBD fault code reading, pre-travel checks, and seasonal winter preparation. Underlying technology includes proprietary MR (Magnetic Resonance) Thermographic Paint Measurement (claimed first in Turkey), micron paint thickness gauges, OBD-II ECU fault scanners, DYNO dynamometers, electric vehicle battery diagnostics (State of Health, cell balance, internal resistance), and chassis lift inspection. Specialized electric vehicle packages are priced 5,000–15,000 TL to reflect premium battery and motor testing requirements, and Tesla-Approved Bodywork Shop status anchors credibility in the EV segment.
RS Oto Ekspertiz generates revenue through transactional per-inspection fees at both fixed service centers and mobile on-site inspection units (offered at no incremental fee versus center pricing). Distribution is a hybrid direct-to-consumer motion for individual buyers, supplemented by a sales-led motion for enterprise and insurance clients accessed via sister company RS Servis, which serves Allianz, Anadolu, Axa, Ray, Zürich, and QNB. The Ototek digital platform supports report delivery and mobile booking, and the broader RS Otomotiv Grubu ecosystem provides bundled roadside assistance (TurAssist) and paintless dent repair (RS Boyasız Onarım), increasing attach opportunities beyond the core inspection transaction.
RS Oto Ekspertiz firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- RS Oto Ekspertiz
- Legal name
- RS Oto Ekspertiz
- Website
- https://rsotoekspertiz.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1970
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- RS Oto Ekspertiz is a Turkish vehicle inspection company operating 70+ branches across Turkey, Cyprus, and the Czech Republic, offering tiered pre-purchase inspection packages using proprietary MR Thermographic, OBD, and DYNO technologies to individual used-car buyers, dealerships, fleets, and insurance companies.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
RS Oto Ekspertiz industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Vehicle Inspection Services
- NAICS
- Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance (81111), Specialized Automotive Repair (811114)
- SIC
- Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Multi-Point Inspections & Safety Checks (DVIR/Annual/Periodic) (TLAKAGAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Vehicle Diagnostics & Fault Code Scanning Services (TLAKANAA), Electrical, Lighting & Charging-System Preventive Checks (TLAKAGAG)
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Where RS Oto Ekspertiz is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Maltepe, Istanbul
- HQ country
- Türkiye
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
RS Oto Ekspertiz business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Vehicle Inspection Services (Oto Ekspertiz): RS Oto Ekspertiz generates revenue through vehicle inspection services organized into multiple service packages ranging from basic paint and body inspection to comprehensive VIP examinations. Pricing ranges from 700 TL to 10,500 TL depending on package depth. Services are provided at fixed service centers and through mobile inspection units.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Kaporta Boya Paketi - Paint and Body Package focusing on exterior inspection |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Temel Paket - Basic Package combining paint analysis with motor performance |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standart Paket - Standard Package adding electronic system diagnostics |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Plus Paket - Plus Package with cosmetic controls (most popular) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Premium Paket - Premium Package focused on performance and mechanical health |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Prestij Paket - Prestige Package including Tramer records and KM query |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | VIP Paket - VIP Package offering zero-risk comprehensive inspection |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Airbag Paketi - Airbag Inspection Package |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Arıza Kontrol OBD Paketi - OBD Fault Control Package |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Seyahat Paketi Silver - Travel Package Silver |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Seyahat Paketi Gold - Travel Package Gold |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Kış Kontrol Paketi Silver - Winter Check Package Silver |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Kış Kontrol Paketi Gold - Winter Check Package Gold |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Elektrikli Araç Ekspertiz Paketleri - Electric Vehicle Inspection Packages |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Mobil Oto Ekspertiz Paketleri - Mobile Vehicle Inspection Packages |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
RS Oto Ekspertiz product offering
Product offeringCore offering
RS Oto Ekspertiz operates more than 80 vehicle inspection centers across Turkey, providing pre-purchase and periodic used-vehicle inspections including paint/body measurement, mechanical and chassis checks, OBD diagnostics, DYNO engine performance testing, and chassis number verification. It also offers specialty inspection packages (Airbag, OBD, Travel, Winter Check, Electric Vehicle) and a mobile inspection service that dispatches technicians to the customer's location. Additional services include expert witness reporting for legal disputes and vehicle valuation support for individual buyers, dealers, fleet operators, and insurance companies.
Product overview
RS Oto Ekspertiz operates as Turkey's most technologically advanced and widespread vehicle inspection (ekspertiz) company, utilizing proprietary MR (Termographic) inspection technology for body and paint analysis. The company functions as a subsidiary of RS Otomotiv Grubu, bringing over 50 years of automotive aftermarket experience. The product portfolio centers on a tiered package model ranging from basic body/paint-only inspections (Kaporta Boya Paketi) through comprehensive full-vehicle assessments (VIP Paketi), supplemented by specialized add-on modules for airbag inspection, OBD fault control, and seasonal travel/winter checks. Specialized offerings include electric vehicle inspection and mobile on-site inspection services. The core inspection workflow integrates multiple proprietary technologies including MR Thermographic Body/Paint Control, Micron Measurement Devices, OBD Diagnostic Testing, DYNO Dynamometer Performance Testing, and brake/suspension testing equipment. Pricing ranges from 700 TL to 10,500 TL for conventional vehicles, with electric vehicle inspections commanding premium rates between 5,000 TL and 15,000 TL.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- MR Termografik Boya Kontrolü: Proprietary thermographic paint and body control technology unique to RS Oto Ekspertiz in Turkey, used for comprehensive vehicle inspection.
- Ototek
Products and services
- Vehicle Inspection (Oto Ekspertiz)
- Mobile Vehicle Inspection (Ekspertiz)
- Electric Vehicle Inspection
- Expert Witness and Vehicle Valuation Report
Quantifiable outcome
- 100% accuracy in paint and body condition assessment using MR Thermographic technology
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use RS Oto Ekspertiz
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
RS Oto Ekspertiz technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
RS Oto Ekspertiz partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.
- RS Otomotiv Grubu (RS Automotive Group)coreRS Oto Ekspertiz is an affiliate of RS Otomotiv Grubu, a 50+ year-old automotive services company. The group provides RS Oto Ekspertiz with integrated service capabilities including paintless dent repair (RS Boyasız Onarım), car care (Car Shine), vehicle towing and roadside assistance (TurAssist), vehicle maintenance and repair (RS Servis), insurance agency, and automotive training (Met Teknik Academy).
- TurAssistcoreTurAssist is Turkey's market-leading roadside assistance company owned by RS Otomotiv Grubu. RS Oto Ekspertiz includes complimentary TurAssist roadside assistance coverage with certain inspection packages (Plus package onwards), providing customers with towing and road assistance guarantees.
- Met Teknik Akademi (Met Teknik Academy)coreMet Teknik Academy, part of RS Otomotiv Grubu, trains authorized service mechanics for Tesla, MG, Borusan, Chery, and BMW. This expertise enables RS Oto Ekspertiz to provide specialized electric vehicle inspection services and certified expert personnel.
- TeslaflagshipRS Otomotiv Grubu is one of the few Tesla-Approved Bodywork Shops in Turkey. Tesla's strict approval process recognizes RS's technical capabilities, equipment quality, and repair standards for premium electric vehicles.
- RS Boyasız Onarım (Paintless Dent Repair)corePart of the RS Otomotiv Grubu ecosystem, RS Boyasız Onarım offers paintless dent repair services. When vehicle inspection at RS Oto Ekspertiz identifies dents, customers can immediately access same-day repair through this brand.
- RS ServiscoreRS Servis is the largest after-sales service and repair provider for major insurance companies in Turkey including Allianz, Anadolu, Axa, Ray, Zürich, and QNB. As a sister company, it creates cross-referral opportunities for vehicle inspection services.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
RS Oto Ekspertiz competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- carVertical: Blockchain-based vehicle history reporting platform operating in European and emerging markets. Comparable to RS Oto Ekspertiz's vehicle history query services (Tramer, KM) and represents a digital alternative to physical inspection for the history-verification step.
- AUTO1 Group (Autohero): European online used-car platform that operates its own vehicle inspection and reconditioning infrastructure. Comparable as an emerging player integrating inspection into a broader used-car transaction flow.
- Carfax: Provider of vehicle history reports based on registration, service, and accident records. Carfax competes with the Tramer/KM query portion of RS Oto Ekspertiz's premium packages by offering a digital-first alternative for the historical-information component of used-car due diligence.
Direct peers
- TÜVTÜRK: Türkiye's leading mandatory vehicle inspection operator, running the periodic muayene (TÜVTÜRK) stations. While TÜVTÜRK focuses on government-mandated periodic inspections rather than voluntary pre-purchase ekspertiz, it is the most direct adjacent peer in the Turkish vehicle inspection market with similar customer demographics.
Others
- Euro NCAP: European vehicle safety assessment body that performs standardized crash and safety testing. While not a commercial competitor, Euro NCAP is a comparable independent vehicle assessment organization whose safety-evaluation methodology parallels RS Oto Ekspertiz's role as a third-party technical assessor.
- Bavarian Motor Cars (Authorized Service Network): OEM authorized service networks perform pre-delivery and certified pre-owned inspections on their vehicles. They represent the OEM-side alternative to independent ekspertiz for buyers who prefer brand-channel validation, particularly for premium and EV models.
Regional players
- Klas Oto Ekspertiz: Direct Turkish competitor in the voluntary pre-purchase vehicle inspection segment. Operates multiple branches in Turkey and competes head-to-head with RS Oto Ekspertiz for the same used-car buyer customer.
Broad incumbents
- TÜV SÜD: International TIC organization providing vehicle inspection, homologation, and used-car assessment services. Comparable to RS Oto Ekspertiz in the broader vehicle inspection category, particularly for cross-border vehicle evaluation.
- Bosch Car Service: Global automotive service network offering diagnostics, repair, and inspection across multiple countries. While not a pure ekspertiz play, Bosch provides vehicle diagnostic equipment and authorized service networks that compete for the same end-customer technical assessment needs.
- DEKRA: Global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) company operating vehicle inspection services in many European countries. DEKRA's used-car and technical vehicle assessment services make it a comparable broad incumbent in the vehicle inspection category.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
RS Oto Ekspertiz social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance1 record
RS Oto Ekspertiz financial estimates
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RS Oto Ekspertiz leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
RS Oto Ekspertiz subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries9 records
RS Oto Ekspertiz funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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RS Oto Ekspertiz M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about RS Oto Ekspertiz
What does RS Oto Ekspertiz do?
RS Oto Ekspertiz operates more than 80 vehicle inspection centers across Turkey, providing pre-purchase and periodic used-vehicle inspections including paint/body measurement, mechanical and chassis checks, OBD diagnostics, DYNO engine performance testing, and chassis number verification. It also offers specialty inspection packages (Airbag, OBD, Travel, Winter Check, Electric Vehicle) and a mobile inspection service that dispatches technicians to the customer's location. Additional services include expert witness reporting for legal disputes and vehicle valuation support for individual buyers, dealers, fleet operators, and insurance companies.
Is RS Oto Ekspertiz a public or private company?
RS Oto Ekspertiz is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was RS Oto Ekspertiz founded?
RS Oto Ekspertiz was founded in 1970. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is RS Oto Ekspertiz based?
RS Oto Ekspertiz is headquartered in Maltepe, Istanbul, Türkiye, in the Europe region.
How does RS Oto Ekspertiz make money?
One revenue line is on record: vehicle Inspection Services (Oto Ekspertiz).
Who are RS Oto Ekspertiz's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are carVertical, AUTO1 Group (Autohero) and Carfax. TÜVTÜRK is listed as a direct peer. Others are Euro NCAP and Bavarian Motor Cars (Authorized Service Network). Klas Oto Ekspertiz is listed as a regional player. Broad incumbents are TÜV SÜD, Bosch Car Service and DEKRA.
Does RS Oto Ekspertiz have an API?
No public API is recorded for RS Oto Ekspertiz.
What industry is RS Oto Ekspertiz in?
RS Oto Ekspertiz's product category is Vehicle Inspection Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAKAGAB, Multi-Point Inspections & Safety Checks (DVIR/Annual/Periodic), with a secondary code of TLAKANAA, Vehicle Diagnostics & Fault Code Scanning Services. Its NAICS code is 81111 and its SIC code is 7500.