What Vakgarage Wassink Poeldijk does

Vakgarage Wassink Poeldijk (legal entity Autobedrijf Wassink) is a family-owned independent automotive service garage operating under the Vakgarage franchise banner from a single location at Jupiter 32, Poeldijk, South Holland, Netherlands. Founded approximately 50 years ago by Koos Wassink and now run by his son Marck Wassink and wife Danielle, the business serves private vehicle owners, small business fleets, ZZP'ers, and electric/hybrid vehicle owners in the Westland region. The garage is BOVAG-member, RDW-recognized for APK (Algemene Periodieke Keuring) vehicle inspections, and certified under Vakplan (ISO-related), GroenGedaan! sustainability, GRIP Expert tire specialist, STEK air conditioning, and Vakgarage E-Mobility labels. Customer satisfaction evidence includes a 9.3/10 rating on Klantenvertellen across 1,511+ reviews and an ANWB Grote Beurten Onderzoek score of 8.1/10 versus a 6.4 industry average.

The company's core offering is end-to-end vehicle lifecycle services delivered through modern diagnostic and service equipment: SnapOn and Bosch fault diagnostics (updated bi-annually), Hunter 3D four-camera wheel alignment, Aviloo State of Health battery diagnostics for EVs, automatic transmission flushing, digital service registration into manufacturer systems (DSR), and BOVAG-compliant warranty handling. Revenue is generated primarily through transactional maintenance and repair work (small and large services, brake, air conditioning, tire change/storage/alignment, timing belt, towbars via Brink/Thule, fault diagnosis), APK inspections, fixed-price seasonal packages (Wintercheck and Vakantiecheck at €99.95 each), used car sales, and recurring revenue streams including €64.95/year Vakgarage Pechhulp roadside assistance subscriptions and intermediated private/business leasing and Vakgarant all-risk insurance via Actua Groep.

The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer and fundamentally local: walk-in, phone (0174-248030), and online appointment booking via vakgaragewassink.nl are the primary intake channels. The garage benefits from Vakgarage's 350+ location national franchise network (founded 1991, oldest garage formula in the Netherlands, acquired by LKQ Fource in April 2022), which supplies shared brand marketing, collective purchasing power, and customer mobility across the franchise. Pricing is predominantly quote-based on vehicle make/model/parts, with transparent pre-work quotes and a published menu of fixed-price packages. The entity is private (5 employees, no disclosed revenue, no venture capital or funding rounds), with corporate parent Vakgarage Nederland (under LKQ Fource) governing franchise standards rather than exercising direct operational control.

Name

Vakgarage Wassink Poeldijk

Legal name

Autobedrijf Wassink

Website

https://vakgaragewassink.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Vakgarage Wassink Poeldijk is a family-owned, BOVAG/RDW-certified independent automotive garage in Poeldijk, South Holland, serving private vehicle owners and small businesses with maintenance, APK inspections, tire services, EV/E-Mobility support, and leasing intermediation under the Vakgarage franchise banner.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Aftermarket Services

NAICS

General Automotive Repair (811111), Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance (81111), Automotive Repair and Maintenance (8111)

SIC

Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500)

akta.pro primary industry

General Automotive Repair & Maintenance (TLAKAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Preventive Maintenance & Inspections (Oil, Fluids, Tune-Ups) (TLAKAAAB), Brakes, Steering & Suspension Services (TLAKAAAC), Exhaust & Emissions/Smog Testing & Repair (TLAKAAAI)

Keywords

• Automotive maintenance services
• Vehicle repair workshop
• APK vehicle inspection
• Tire service and alignment
• EV and hybrid servicing

Headquarters

HQ city

Poeldijk

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Automotive Maintenance and Repair Services: Core revenue from performing scheduled maintenance (small and large services), brake service, air conditioning service, transmission service, tire service, and general repairs. Services are priced per intervention with transparent quotes provided before work begins. Combines labor and parts revenue.
2. Seasonal Inspection Services: Fixed-price seasonal checks including Wintercheck (€99.95) and Holiday Check (€99.95), providing comprehensive vehicle inspections for safety readiness. These are discrete service packages generating upfront revenue.
3. APK (Vehicle Inspection) Services: RDW-approved APK (Algemene Periodieke Keuring) vehicle inspection as an official RDW-recognized testing station. Charges per inspection with transparent pricing including deregistration fees and environmental measurement.
4. Used Car Sales (Occasions): Sale of pre-owned vehicles from the garage's own inventory. Cars are carefully selected, reliable, and competitively priced. Customers can view and purchase directly through the garage's showroom and website.
5. Private and Business Lease intermediation: The garage intermediates private lease and business lease products through the Vakgarage Lease network, connecting customers with financing partners for vehicle leasing. Revenue likely comes from referral fees or dealer commissions.
6. Pechhulp (Roadside Assistance) Subscription: Annual roadside assistance subscription (€64.95/year in combination with maintenance at Vakgarage) covering European breakdown assistance, towing, replacement transport, and repatriation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Vakgarage Wassink Poeldijk is a brand-independent automotive workshop performing scheduled maintenance (small and large services), APK vehicle inspections, brake, tire, air conditioning, automatic transmission, and general repair services for all car makes and models per manufacturer specifications. The garage also provides EV/hybrid maintenance with Aviloo battery diagnostics, wheel alignment via Hunter 3D equipment, digital service registration in manufacturer systems, seasonal inspections (Wintercheck, Vakantiecheck), towbar installation, used car sales, and intermediation of private lease, business lease, car insurance, and roadside assistance products.

Product overview

Vakgarage Wassink Poeldijk is a BOVAG-member and RDW-recognized automotive garage offering a comprehensive suite of vehicle maintenance, repair, and related services. The core offering centers on periodic vehicle inspections (APK), small and major maintenance services (Kleine Beurt, Grote Beurt), and specialized services including brake service, tire management (with seasonal switching, alignment, and balancing), air conditioning maintenance, and fault diagnostics. The company has developed specialized capabilities in E-Mobility through the Moobi-powered Vakgarage E-Mobility label, offering EV/hybrid maintenance, battery health assessment via Aviloo, and charging solutions including charge points and passes. Additional services include pre-travel checks (Wintercheck, Vakantiecheck), automatic transmission flushing, digital service registration, towbar installation, and wheel alignment using Hunter 3D technology. The company also provides insurance products (Vakgarant), leasing options (Private/Zakelijke), and sells used vehicles (Occasions). Services are delivered through modern diagnostic equipment from SnapOn and Bosch, with offerings organized under sub-brands like GRIP Expert for tires and the GroenGedaan! sustainability label.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kleine Beurt (Small Service) Basic scheduled maintenance service including oil change and inspection of approximately 30 safety points such as brakes, lighting, shock absorbers, and battery, performed per manufacturer specifications for all makes and models.
• Grote Beurt (Major Service) Comprehensive scheduled maintenance following manufacturer specifications, including inspection and replacement of wear parts, fluids, and filters for maximum safety and reliability; can be combined free with APK inspection (excluding deregistration fees and diesel emission tests).
• APK Keuring (Periodic Vehicle Inspection) RDW-approved Algemene Periodieke Keuring inspection performed at an officially recognized APK testing station, checking safety, emissions, and environmental compliance; priced transparently including deregistration fees and environmental measurement.
• Remmenservice (Brake Service) Brake system inspection, replacement of brake pads and discs, and brake fluid checks to ensure safe braking performance.
• Bandenwissel en Bandenservice (Tire Change and Tire Service) Seasonal switching between summer, winter, and all-season tires including balancing, pressure adjustment, alignment, and tire storage; performed under the GRIP Expert tire specialist label with a 3-year warranty on specified brands.
• 3D Wieluitlijning (3D Wheel Alignment) 3D laser wheel alignment using Hunter technology with four digital cameras and shock-resistant polycarbonate adaptors to ensure proper suspension geometry, improved handling, and even tire wear.
• Airco Onderhoud (Air Conditioning Service) STEK-compliant A/C maintenance including cleaning, sanitizing, refilling and recycling for R134A (€49 refresh, €179 combi-service, €149 standalone refill) and R1234YF (€225 combi-service, €199 standalone refill) refrigerants.
• Wintercheck 1.5-hour fixed-price (€99.95) winter vehicle inspection covering fluid levels, brakes, battery, lights, safety equipment, and screen-wash antifreeze; parts and additional fluids excluded.
• Vakantiecheck (Holiday Check) Pre-vacation vehicle inspection priced at €99.95 covering air conditioning, brakes, tires, battery, and cooling system to ensure safe summer travel.
• State of Health Check (EV/Hybrid Battery Diagnostic) Aviloo-based professional battery health diagnosis for most EV and hybrid models, providing an independent, objective battery condition report including real-world achievable range, priced at €99.
• Vakgarage E-Mobility (EV/Hybrid Maintenance and Charging) Certified EV and hybrid vehicle maintenance and repair preserving manufacturer warranty, combined with Moobi-powered home and office charge point installation and charge pass provisioning.
• Storing/Diagnose (Fault Diagnosis) Modern vehicle fault diagnosis using SnapOn and Bosch test equipment, updated twice per year to cover the newest car models and technologies.
• Automaatbak Spoelen (Automatic Transmission Flush) Complete automatic transmission fluid exchange using specialized equipment to flush the torque converter and cooler; one of few garages in the Westland offering this service.
• Digitale Service Registratie (Digital Service Registration) Recording of maintenance in brand-specific digital manufacturer service systems (e.g., BMW Service System) for vehicles with digital service plans, making service history visible across the system.
• Distributieriem Vervangen (Timing Belt Replacement) Timing belt replacement according to manufacturer specifications, often combined with water pump and tensioner replacement.
• Trekhaken (Towbars)
• Occasions (Used Car Sales) Sale of carefully selected, reliable pre-owned vehicles from the garage's own inventory at competitive prices, with warranty options and visibility across the Vakgarage network.
• Vakgarage Pechhulp (Roadside Assistance) Annual roadside assistance subscription covering vehicle breakdown assistance in Europe, towing, replacement transport, caravan coverage, and repatriation, priced at €64.95 per year when combined with Vakgarage maintenance.
• Garantie (Warranty Services) Three-month warranty on performed maintenance and materials, factory warranty preservation through brand-independent servicing, and extended warranty options for new and used vehicles.
• Vakgarant Autoverzekering (All-risk Car Insurance) All-risk car insurance developed in partnership with Actua Groep for new cars and used cars up to 10 years old, including minimum 2-year extended warranty, 3-year new/purchase/daily value coverage, and 24/7 pan-European breakdown assistance.
• Private Lease (Personal Leasing) Personal vehicle leasing with fixed monthly payment including road tax, insurance, VAT, repairs, maintenance, tires, and Vakgarage Pechhulp, intermediated through the Vakgarage Lease network.
• Zakelijke Lease (Business Leasing) Business vehicle leasing offering both financial and operational lease options including balance sheet activation, investment deduction, and fleet management services, intermediated through the Vakgarage Lease network.
• Laadpaal (Charge Point Installation) EV charging station supply and installation for home and office use through the Moobi partnership, part of the Vakgarage E-Mobility label.
• Laadpas (Charge Pass) EV charging card for accessing public charging networks, offered through the Moobi-powered E-Mobility service.

Quantifiable outcome

• ANWB Grote Beurten Onderzoek rating of 8.1/10 (vs. 6.4 average for competing garages)
• +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

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• LKQ FourcecoreOthers · 1 April 2022In April 2022, LKQ Fource acquired Vakgarage (the franchise organization, not individual franchisees). LKQ Fource is a major European automotive parts distributor. This acquisition was intended to optimize the network and continue serving customers. Vakgarage Wassink (the individual Poeldijk location) operates as a franchisee under this organizational parent.
• MoobicoreTechnology or IntegrationVakgarage E-Mobility is powered by Moobi (www.moobi.eu). Moobi provides the charging infrastructure solutions offered through Vakgarage, including home and office charging stations (laadpalen) and charging cards (laadpas) for electric and hybrid vehicle owners. The partnership enables Vakgarage locations to offer end-to-end EV charging solutions to their customers.
• AviloocoreTechnology or IntegrationVakgarage uses Aviloo technology for its State of Health (SOH) Check — a professional EV/hybrid battery diagnostic test. Aviloo provides the battery testing platform and methodology that Vakgarage monteurs use to generate independent, objective battery health reports for customers considering purchasing or selling electric vehicles.
• Actua GroepcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActua Groep developed the Vakgarant Autoverzekering (All-risk car insurance) product in partnership with Vakgarage. Actua has been active in the Netherlands since 1986, specializing in automotive insurance products. In 2001 Actua launched the first automotive brand insurance in the Netherlands. The Vakgarant insurance product offers all-risk coverage with minimum 2-year extended warranty, available for new cars and used cars up to 10 years old.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• LKQ Fource: LKQ Fource is the major European automotive parts distributor that acquired Vakgarage in April 2022. Comparable as the strategic parent of the franchise network and a key supplier of parts to Wassink's workshop operations.
• Moobi: Moobi is the Dutch EV charging infrastructure partner powering Vakgarage E-Mobility. Comparable as the technology partner delivering the charge-point and charge-pass offering bundled into Wassink's EV services.
• ANWB Service & Pechhulp: ANWB is the Dutch motoring club that scores garages and operates roadside assistance. Comparable as the awarding body behind Wassink's 8.1/10 ANWB score and as a competing roadside-assistance subscription provider.

Emerging players

• Fixico: Fixico is a Dutch digital fleet repair-management platform that connects businesses to garages. Emerging player because it represents the tech-enabled fleet channel increasingly competing for the SMB/fleet business Wassink serves.

Direct peers

• Bosch Car Service: Bosch Car Service is an international independent-garage network serviced under Bosch diagnostics. Direct peer because Wassink uses SnapOn/Bosch equipment, services all makes/models, and competes for the same brand-independent workshop customers.
• Kwik-Fit Nederland: Kwik-Fit is one of the largest tire, maintenance, and fast-fit service chains in the Netherlands. Direct peer because it competes head-to-head with Wassink on tires, brakes, alignment, and basic maintenance for the same consumer and SMB segments.
• Euromaster: Euromaster is a pan-European tire and vehicle maintenance chain with strong Dutch presence. Direct peer because it competes on tires, alignment, seasonal change, and general maintenance for private and small-business customers.
• Profile Tyrecenter: Profile Tyrecenter is a Dutch specialist tire and fast-fit chain with national coverage. Direct peer because it overlaps strongly with Wassink on tire sales, seasonal changeovers, wheel alignment, balancing, and basic maintenance.
• Vakgarage (national franchise network): Vakgarage is the 350+ location Dutch franchise network of which Wassink Poeldijk is a member. Direct peer because the network sets service standards, branding, and competitive positioning that each franchisee operates within.

Broad incumbents

• Halfords: Halfords is a broad UK/European auto parts, accessories, and service retailer. Broad incumbent because it offers overlapping services (tires, basic maintenance, accessories) but its primary mix is retail parts rather than full mechanical workshop services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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