Vakgarage "Euro Car Service"

What Vakgarage "Euro Car Service" does

Vakgarage Euro Car Service is a single-location, brand-independent automotive service garage operating as a franchisee of the Vakgarage network at Fornheselaan 210a, Den Dolder, in the Utrecht region of the Netherlands. Founded locally by Bas Irik and Erik Florissen, the garage delivers APK (periodic vehicle) inspections, major and minor maintenance services, brake, air conditioning, timing belt, and EV/hybrid work under BOVAG membership and RDW recognition. The business operates with 9 employees from a single brick-and-mortar workshop, open Monday to Friday, and serves private vehicle owners as well as small business (ZZP) and fleet customers in the surrounding catchment area.

The service portfolio is organized into core maintenance (Grote Beurt, Kleine Beurt, APK), tire services (Bandenwissel, Bandenservice, Bandenspanning, with a GRIP Expert label), seasonal checks (Wintercheck and Vakantiecheck at €99.95 each), and STEK-certified air conditioning service (€49-€225 by refrigerant type). Adjacent mobility services include EV/hybrid specialization via the Moobi-powered E-Mobility platform, towbar installation through Brink (Thule Group), pre-purchase inspection (Aankoopkeuring), and replacement vehicles during repairs. The garage further acts as an introduction point for Vakgarage-wide products: Vakgarant Autoverzekering all-risk insurance (developed with Actua Groep), Vakgarage Lease private and business leasing (via Garant Lease and Vakgarant Lease), used car sales (Occasions with Vakgarant Premium warranty), and Vakgarage Pechhulp roadside assistance (€64.95/year with maintenance).

Commercially, the garage operates on a direct-to-consumer, transaction-based revenue model with pricing transparency as a core differentiator (fixed-price seasonal checks, fixed AC service tiers). Top-line revenue is generated through a combination of service labor, tire product sales, ancillary repair work, and commission-like introductions on insurance, leasing, and roadside assistance products distributed via the franchise infrastructure. The location inherits the Vakgarage brand's national marketing, the Klantenvertellen 9.3/10 rating, and the ANWB Grote Beurten score of 8.1/10 versus a 6.4 industry average, and is certified under the GroenGedaan! sustainability label (Stichting Duurzaam). The Vakgarage franchise network itself has been owned by LKQ Fource since April 2022.

Name

Vakgarage "Euro Car Service"

Legal name

Vakgarage Euro Car Service Bv

Website

https://vakgarageeurocarservice.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Vakgarage Euro Car Service is a single-location franchise garage in Den Dolder, Netherlands, providing brand-independent automotive maintenance, APK inspections, tire services, EV/hybrid care, and seasonal checks for private owners and small businesses in the Utrecht region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Maintenance and Repair Services

NAICS

General Automotive Repair (811111)

SIC

Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500)

akta.pro primary industry

Vehicle Inspection, Testing & Compliance (Safety, Emissions, Certification) (THAIANAC)

Keywords

• Automotive maintenance services
• Vehicle repair services
• MOT inspection services
• Tire sales fitting
• Automotive garage franchise

Headquarters

HQ city

Den Dolder

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Services: One-time and recurring services including large maintenance services (grote beurt), small maintenance services (kleine beurt), brake service, air conditioning service, distribution belt replacement, and general repairs. Revenue is generated per service event with transparent upfront pricing. Combined with APK inspections for convenience.
2. Tire Sales and Tire Services: Sale of summer, winter, and all-season tires along with tire fitting, balancing, wheel alignment, and seasonal tire storage services. Revenue from tire products and mounting/labour services.
3. APK (MOT) Inspection Services: RDW-approved periodic vehicle inspection (APK) services. APK is a legally mandatory periodic inspection for vehicles on Dutch roads. Revenue generated per inspection event.
4. Warranty and Insurance Products: Sale of extended warranty products (Vakgarant Premium Occasion) and the Allrisk Vakgarant Autoverzekering insurance package, offered in partnership with Actua Groep. Revenue includes premiums and coverage fees.
5. Vehicle Leasing: Private lease and business/financial lease services for new and used vehicles, facilitated through Vakgarant Lease partnerships. Revenue from monthly lease payments.
6. Used Car Sales (Occasions): Sale of pre-owned vehicles from the garage's own inventory. Revenue generated per vehicle transaction.
7. Seasonal Vehicle Checks: Wintercheck and Vakantiecheck services offered at a fixed price (€99.95), providing comprehensive seasonal vehicle inspections. Revenue generated per inspection event.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Vakgarage Euro Car Service is an independently operated franchise garage in Den Dolder, Netherlands, providing comprehensive brand-independent vehicle maintenance, repair, and inspection services for all makes and models. Core services include APK (MOT) inspections, periodic maintenance (grote beurt and kleine beurt), tire sales and fitting, brake service, air conditioning maintenance, timing belt replacement, and seasonal vehicle checks. The garage extends into EV/hybrid specialist services, roadside assistance, warranty and insurance products, vehicle leasing, used car sales, towbar installation, and pre-purchase inspections, all delivered under the BOVAG- and RDW-recognized Vakgarage franchise formula.

Product overview

Vakgarage Euro Car Service is a multi-location automotive service provider in the Netherlands operating under the Vakgarage franchise formula (est. 1991, 355+ locations). The company operates as an independent, BOVAG-member, RDW-recognized garage offering a comprehensive suite of vehicle maintenance, repair, and mobility services. The core offering is organized around vehicle inspection (APK Keuring), periodic maintenance (Grote Beurt, Kleine Beurt), tire services (Bandenwissel, Bandenservice, Bandenspanning, GRIP Expert sub-brand), and brake services (Remmenservice). These are supplemented by seasonal checks (Wintercheck, Vakantiecheck), air conditioning maintenance (Airco Onderhoud), timing belt replacement (Distributieriem Vervangen), and specialized EV/hybrid services (EV-Specialist via Moobi). The company extends its portfolio into adjacent mobility services including roadside assistance (Vakgarage Pechhulp), warranty programs (Garantie, Vakgarant Autoverzekering via Actua Groep), vehicle leasing (Private and Business Lease via Garant Lease and Vakgarant Lease), used car sales (Occasions with Vakgarant Premium), pre-purchase inspection (Aankoopkeuring), towbar installation (via Brink/Thule), replacement vehicles, and a digital wheel configurator (Velgenconfigurator). The overarching sustainability label is GroenGedaan! from Stichting Duurzaam. The Vakgarage formula is owned by LKQ Fource since April 2022.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• APK Keuring (Algemene Periodieke Keuring / MOT Inspection) RDW-recognized periodic vehicle inspection service that checks safety, environmental compliance, brakes, lighting, tires, suspension, steering, seatbelts, bodywork, and emissions. Mandatory periodic inspection for all vehicles on Dutch public roads, priced per inspection event.
• Grote Beurt (Major Service) Comprehensive vehicle maintenance service following manufacturer specifications, including inspection and replacement of essential components, fluids, and filters. Typically recommended every 30,000 km or every two years.
• Kleine Beurt (Minor Service) Basic vehicle maintenance service covering inspection of 30 safety points including brakes, lighting, shock absorbers, and battery, plus fluid level checks and top-ups. Marketed as 'the most reliable minor service in the Netherlands'.
• Bandenwissel (Tire Change) Seasonal tire swap service including wheel balancing and alignment. Covers summer tires, winter tires, and all-season tires with a wide assortment of brands available directly from stock.
• Remmenservice (Brake Service) Brake system inspection, maintenance, and repair including replacement of brake pads, brake discs, calipers, brake fluid, wheel cylinders, and brake hoses. Includes diagnostic services for brake-related symptoms.
• Airco Onderhoud (Air Conditioning Service) Air conditioning maintenance with three service tiers: Airco Reiniging & Refresh (€49), Airco Combi-servicebeurt R134A (€179), and Airco Combi-servicebeurt R1234YF (€225). Includes refrigerant refilling, recycling per official STEK requirements, and interior cleaning.
• Aankoopkeuring (Pre-purchase Inspection) Vehicle pre-purchase inspection service providing buyers with certainty about the condition of a newly purchased vehicle before completing the transaction.
• Distributieriem Vervangen (Timing Belt Replacement) Timing belt replacement service performed according to manufacturer specifications. Often combined with water pump, tensioner pulleys, guide pulleys, and multi-ribbed belt replacement during the same service.
• Occasions (Used Car Sales) Pre-selected used car sales service offering carefully vetted, reliable, and competitively priced vehicles with Vakgarant Premium Occasion warranty for extra peace of mind.
• Trekhaken Montage (Towbar Installation) Towbar supply and installation service offering fixed, removable, and foldable towbars with or without electrical connections. Supplied through partnership with Brink (Thule), with a towbar configurator tool available online.
• EV-Specialist / E-Mobility Service Electric vehicle and hybrid specialist service covering maintenance, repairs, and charging solutions for all EV and hybrid brands. Includes battery health assessment (SOH declaration), charging station installation, and charging pass. Powered by Moobi.
• Wintercheck (Winter Inspection) Seasonal pre-winter vehicle inspection service covering 1.5 hours of thorough checks on all vital vehicle points for €99.95. Includes fluid checks, battery, lighting, brakes, suspension, safety equipment, and tire inspection. Also available as a Wintersport variant with ski-specific checks.
• Vakantiecheck (Holiday Check) Pre-summer vehicle inspection service for €99.95 covering air conditioning, engine oil, brake fluid, coolant, battery, lights, tires, and safety equipment, designed for long-distance travel in warm temperatures.
• Vakgarage Pechhulp (Roadside Assistance) Roadside assistance service covering the Netherlands and Europe with features including trailer and caravan coverage, replacement transport (also abroad), vehicle repatriation, and 24/7 alarm center support. Costs €64.95 per year in combination with maintenance at Vakgarage.
• Garantie (Warranty) Multi-tier warranty service covering new car warranties (matching manufacturer terms), three-month warranty on performed maintenance and materials, extended Vakgarant Premium Warranty for occasions, and factory warranty preservation when serviced at Vakgarage.
• Vakgarant Autoverzekering (Car Insurance) All-risk car insurance product jointly developed by Actua Groep and Vakgarage Nederland, offering minimum 2-year extended warranty, 3-year new value/purchase value/day value scheme, and 24/7 roadside assistance across Europe. Available for new cars and occasions up to 10 years old.
• Vakgarage Lease (Private & Business Lease) Vehicle leasing services comprising Private Lease (all-inclusive monthly payment covering road tax, insurance, VAT, maintenance, tires, and roadside assistance) and Business Lease (financial and operational lease options for entrepreneurs and self-employed). Offered in partnership with Garant Lease and Vakgarant Lease.
• Vervangend Vervoer (Replacement Vehicle) Loan/rental vehicle provided to customers during the period their own vehicle is undergoing repair or maintenance at Vakgarage Euro Car Service.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8.1/10 rating in ANWB Grote Beurten Onderzoek vs. industry average of 6.4
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• BOVAGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVakgarage is a member of BOVAG (Netherlands Association of Automobile Dealers and Repairers). Every Vakgarage location must meet stringent annual quality standards and provides standard BOVAG warranty, allowing consumers to fall back on the BOVAG company.
• RDW (Netherlands Vehicle Authority)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVakgarage is recognized and authorized by the RDW to perform APK (Algemene Periodieke Keuring) inspections, the legally mandatory periodic vehicle inspection in the Netherlands.
• MoobicoreTechnology or IntegrationThe Vakgarage E-Mobility label is powered by Moobi. Moobi provides the technology platform for EV and hybrid services including charging solutions, SOH (State of Health) battery declarations, and charging passes for electric and hybrid vehicles.
• Brink (Thule Group)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVakgarage has an active collaboration with Brink (a brand of Thule Group) for the supply of towbars. Vakgarage Euro Car Service sells and installs Brink towbars including fixed, removable, and foldable variants with or without electrical connections.
• Stichting Duurzaam (GroenGedaan!)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerVakgarage is affiliated with Stichting Duurzaam's GroenGedaan! sustainability certification, one of the first in the Netherlands to receive the group certificate. The certification covers sustainable maintenance, repair, and restoration practices with over 3,000 affiliated businesses.
• Actua GroepcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActua Groep developed the Vakgarant Autoverzekering in partnership with Vakgarage. Actua has been active in the Netherlands since 1986 and developed the first automotive brand insurance in the Netherlands in 2001. The product offers all-risk coverage with extended warranty and breakdown assistance.
• Vakgarage AlarmcentralemoderateChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVakgarage operates a centralized alarm center for roadside assistance (pechhulp) covering the Netherlands and Europe. The service includes vehicle recovery, replacement transport, and repatriation from abroad. Priced at €64.95/year with maintenance.
• GRIP ExpertminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVakgarage is affiliated with GRIP Expert, a tire specialist network. This affiliation provides access to a wide tire assortment, a lifetime GRIP Expert warranty on selected brands, and annual technician training.
• Vakgarant LeasemoderateChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVakgarant Lease provides vehicle leasing solutions (private lease, financial lease, operational lease) through the Vakgarage network. The local garage serves as the service and maintenance point for all leased vehicles.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Profile Tyrecenter: Dutch franchise chain specializing in tires, wheels, and basic automotive services with a similar network model. Comparable in its franchise-driven, multi-location approach to serving the same Dutch passenger car owner with overlapping service lines (tires, alignment, seasonal checks).
• AutoCrew: Bosch's smaller garage partner network for independent workshops. Closely comparable in being a brand-independent, franchise-supported service concept serving passenger vehicles — overlapping customer base and service portfolio with Vakgarage franchisees.
• Kwik-Fit: Major European tire and automotive service chain with strong Netherlands presence. Comparable in service mix (tires, alignment, brakes, MOT-equivalent inspections) and target customer (Dutch passenger car owners) — direct substitute for Vakgarage's tire and maintenance offerings.
• Bosch Car Service: Global franchise network of independent garages offering brand-independent maintenance and repair with OEM-grade diagnostics support from Bosch. Closely comparable business model, customer base, and service mix to a Vakgarage franchisee, and a direct competitor for the same Dutch independent-garage customers.
• Euromaster: Michelin-affiliated European tire and light vehicle service network with significant Netherlands coverage. Comparable on tire sales/fitting/storage and basic maintenance, targeting the same fleet and private customers in overlapping Utrecht-region locations.
• Vakgarage (Network / Franchisor): Vakgarage is the franchise network under which Euro Car Service operates, with 350+ locations across the Netherlands offering the same brand-independent maintenance, APK inspection, tire, and EV services. It is the most direct comparable because every location shares the same value proposition, technology stack (Moobi), and certification footprint.
• First Stop: Bridgestone-affiliated European tire and service network with Netherlands operations. Comparable franchise-style service offering centered on tires, alignment, and seasonal services — a direct competitor for the tire-led portion of the Vakgarage Euro Car Service portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Midas: Broader automotive service franchise covering tires, brakes, exhaust, suspension, and general maintenance in the Netherlands. Comparable in service scope and customer base, but with a wider portfolio focus and larger store footprint than a single Vakgarage location.
• Norauto: European multi-service automotive chain (part of Mobivia) with Netherlands presence. Comparable in offering tires, maintenance, and ancillary services to mass-market passenger car owners, though typically at larger format centers with broader retail positioning than a Vakgarage franchisee.

Regional players

• ATU Auto Teile Unger: Large German automotive service and parts chain. Comparable in service mix (maintenance, tires, repair) and franchise-style independent positioning, though primarily active in Germany rather than the Netherlands. Useful as a European scale benchmark for the franchised independent-garage category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/euro-car-service

Compliance6 records

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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