Vakgarage WEJEBE

What Vakgarage WEJEBE does

Vakgarage Wejebe is a privately held independent automotive service center and vehicle retailer based in Blitterswijck, Netherlands, founded in 1966 and currently directed by Rogier Reijnen. The business operates from a single site at Berkenstraat 18 and offers a comprehensive mobility portfolio: scheduled maintenance (Kleine Beurt and Grote Beurt), RDW-recognized APK vehicle inspections, brake and timing-belt service, air conditioning service (STEK-certified), tire sales and storage with wheel alignment and balancing, collision repair (Schadeherstel), tow bar installation via Brink (Thule), a 24/7 self-service car wash, and seasonal checks (Wintercheck, Vakantiecheck). It also retails new vehicles as an authorized dealer of Linktour brommobielen, used cars (occasions), and is the Ligier and Microcar specialist for the Venlo/Venray region, with private and business leasing administered through its in-house Wejebe Car Finance entity and Vakgarant all-risk insurance (with Actua Groep) plus €64.95/year Pechhulp roadside assistance.

The underlying technology stack is conventional but compliant: modern diagnostic equipment with the same electronic data feeds used by brand dealers (enabling manufacturer-warranty-preserving maintenance across all makes), RDW-approved APK testing hardware, STEK-compliant refrigerant handling, and an E-Mobility platform powered by Moobi for charging stations, laadpassen, and battery State-of-Health declarations. The business is a franchisee of the Vakgarage network, the largest independent garage formula in the Netherlands with over 350 locations, which itself was acquired by LKQ Fource in April 2022.

The revenue model blends professional services (maintenance, repair, APK, airco, schadeherstel), hardware sales (tires, parts, new and used vehicles, microcars, tow bars), subscription/recurring streams (private and business leasing, Vakgarant insurance, Pechhulp, Wejebe wash pass), and unit-priced seasonal packages. The customer base is two-segment: private individuals (particulieren) and SME/ZZP business customers (zakelijke klanten) in Blitterswijck and the surrounding North Limburg region, served via walk-in, phone, email, and online appointment booking. The business carries multiple sector certifications (BOVAG, RDW, STEK, Qualified Modern Car Repair, GRIP Expert, GroenGedaan!) and reports a 9.2/10 customer rating across 1,705+ independent Klantenvertellen reviews.

Name

Vakgarage WEJEBE

Legal name

Vakgarage Wejebe

Website

https://vakgaragewejebe.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Vakgarage Wejebe is a family-owned independent Dutch garage and vehicle retailer founded in 1966 in Blitterswijck, serving private individuals and SMEs in North Limburg with maintenance, APK inspection, tire services, car wash, microcar sales, leasing, and insurance under the Vakgarage franchise network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Blitterswijck

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Maintenance and Repair: Core revenue from scheduled maintenance (small and large service), brake service, air conditioning service, tire service, and general repairs for all car makes.
2. APK (Vehicle Inspection): RDW-recognized APK (general periodic inspection) testing, generating revenue per inspection.
3. Tires and Wheels: Sale and mounting of summer, winter, and all-season tires. Wheel alignment, balancing, and wheel storage services.
4. New and Used Vehicle Sales: Sale of new cars (dealer of Linktour brand) and used vehicles (occasions). Private and business leasing options.
5. Car Wash: 24/7 self-service car wash with automated wash programs (6 programs) and wash boxes, plus vacuums. Payment via PIN, smartphone, or Wejebe wash pass.
6. Insurance and Warranty Products: Vakgarant autoverzekering (Allrisk car insurance with extended warranty) and Pechhulp (roadside assistance at €64.95/year).
7. Leasing and Rental: Private lease, zakelijke lease (financial and operational), and vehicle rental services through Wejebe Car Finance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Vakgarage Wejebe is a multi-service automotive garage and mobility partner established in 1966, providing scheduled maintenance (Kleine Beurt, Grote Beurt), RDW-recognized APK vehicle inspections, brake service, timing belt replacement, air conditioning service, tire sales and mounting, wheel alignment, collision repair, tow bar installation, and seasonal checks (Wintercheck, Vakantiecheck). The company also sells new vehicles (as a Linktour dealer), used cars, and Ligier/Microcar/Linktour brommobielen, and offers private lease, business lease (financial and operational), Vakgarant Allrisk car insurance, Vakgarage Pechhulp roadside assistance, and a 24/7 self-service car wash. All services are delivered brand-agnostically for any car make while preserving manufacturer warranties, supported by BOVAG/RDW/STEK certifications.

Product overview

Vakgarage Wejebe is a multi-service automotive dealership and workshop operating since 1966 in Blitterswijck, Netherlands. The company functions as a comprehensive automotive service center offering both physical workshop services and vehicle sales. The core service portfolio centers on maintenance and repair (APK Keuring, Grote Beurt, Kleine Beurt, Remmenservice, Distributieriem Vervangen, Airco Onderhoud), tire services (Bandenservice, Velgenconfigurator), and collision repair (Schadeherstel). Specialized offerings include E-Mobility services for electric and hybrid vehicles, multiple lease products (Private Lease, Zakelijke Lease), insurance products (Vakgarant Autoverzekering), roadside assistance (Vakgarage Pechhulp), and seasonal vehicle checks (Wintercheck, Vakantiecheck). The company also retails vehicles including new cars (with Linktour dealer status) and used cars (Occasions), microcars/brommobielen (Ligier, Microcar, Linktour), and operates a car wash facility and rental services. The business operates under the Vakgarage franchise umbrella, which provides standardized quality assurance, central marketing, and purchasing benefits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vakgarage: The franchise network brand under which Vakgarage Wejebe operates. Since 1991, Vakgarage is the largest independent formula in the Netherlands with over 350 locations.

Products and services

• APK Keuring

Quantifiable outcome

• ANWB Grote Beurten Onderzoek score: 8.1 (vs industry average 6.4)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LKQ FourcecoreOthers · 1 April 2022In April 2022, Vakgarage (the franchise network) was acquired by LKQ Fource, a major automotive parts distributor. This acquisition is intended to secure the network's future and optimize service to customers and franchisees. LKQ Fource is a leading European distributor of automotive parts and has significant presence in the aftermarket.
• MoobicoreTechnology or IntegrationVakgarage E-Mobility label is powered by Moobi. Moobi provides the technology platform for charging infrastructure (home and office charging stations) and charging passes (laadpas) offered through Vakgarage locations. Moobi's platform enables Vakgarage to offer comprehensive EV/hybrid solutions.
• Actua GroepcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVakgarant Autoverzekering (the Allrisk car insurance with extended warranty) is a product developed by Actua Groep in partnership with Vakgarage Nederland. Actua has been active in the Netherlands since 1986 and pioneered automotive brand insurance in 2001. The product offers all-risk coverage with guaranteed minimum 2-year warranty extension.
• LinktourcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVakgarage Wejebe is an authorized dealer of Linktour brand vehicles, including new Linktour brommobielen (45km microcars). Since 2026, Wejebe also serves as Linktour dealer for the Blitterswijck area.
• LigiercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVakgarage Wejebe has been an official Ligier dealer since 16 March 2017. Ligier is a French manufacturer of microcars and light quadricycles (brommobielen). Wejebe provides sales, maintenance, and repair services for Ligier vehicles.
• MicrocarcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVakgarage Wejebe has been an official Microcar dealer since 16 March 2017. Microcar (a Charlois Industries brand) manufactures microcars and light quadricycles. Wejebe is the authorized dealer in the Venlo/Venray region.
• Vakgarage Franchise NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVakgarage Wejebe operates as a franchisee within the Vakgarage network — the oldest and largest independent garage franchise in the Netherlands with over 350 locations. The franchise provides brand marketing, training, quality systems (Vakplan), group purchasing power for parts, and shared standards.
• BOVAG (Bond van Automobielhandelaren en Garagehouders)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs a BOVAG member, Wejebe is bound by BOVAG quality standards, annual audits, and consumer protection regulations. BOVAG provides the Vakgarage network with a broad-accepted quality trademark, group marketing, and regulatory advocacy.
• RDW (Dienst Wegverkeer)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs an RDW-recognized testing location, Vakgarage Wejebe is authorized to perform official APK (vehicle inspection) tests. The RDW monitors vehicle safety and environmental aspects and manages the central vehicle registry in the Netherlands.
• Stichting Duurzaam | Repareren (GroenGedaan!)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVakgarage is part of the GroenGedaan! sustainability initiative run by Stichting Duurzaam | Repareren — the largest sustainability label in the Benelux with over 3,000 affiliated businesses. Wejebe is among the first to hold the group certificate.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AutoCrew: Continental-affiliated network of independent garages in Europe offering multi-brand service, maintenance, and tire work; same franchise-driven, brand-agnostic service model as Vakgarage Wejebe.
• Vakgarage (franchise network): The umbrella franchise network of which Wejebe is one of 350+ locations; operates the same multi-service garage model (APK, maintenance, tires, leasing, car wash) with shared brand, marketing, and quality standards — the most directly comparable peer at the network level.
• CarProf: European independent garage franchise offering multi-brand maintenance, repair, and APK-equivalent inspections; similar positioning as a brand-agnostic, franchise-backed alternative to dealer networks — a direct competitor to Vakgarage Wejebe.
• Bosch Car Service: Global independent garage franchise network serving all vehicle makes; directly comparable to Vakgarage in offering brand-agnostic diagnostics, maintenance, and repair backed by a parts-and-OEM (Bosch) brand — competes for the same Dutch independent-garage customer.
• Profile (Banden Service Profile): Dutch franchise network of tire and car service centers; directly overlaps with Wejebe on tire services, wheel alignment, seasonal changeovers, and general maintenance — and competes for the same North Limburg motorists.

Broad incumbents

• Midas: International chain of automotive service centers (brakes, tires, maintenance); overlaps with Wejebe's core offering but operates at broader chain scale with centralized branding rather than local franchise identity.
• Stern Groep: Large Dutch automotive group operating dealer, service, and lease businesses across multiple OEM brands; broader portfolio than Wejebe but directly competes for the same Dutch service, leasing, and APK customer.
• Euromaster: Michelin-affiliated European chain of tire and vehicle-service centers; comparable to Kwik-Fit in scale and overlapping with Wejebe on tires, alignment, and basic maintenance — broader incumbent rather than local specialist.
• Broekhuis Groep: Dutch multi-brand dealer and service group with locations across the Netherlands; competes for similar maintenance, leasing, and used-car customers as Wejebe but at much larger scale and as a brand-affiliated dealer group.
• Kwik-Fit: Large European chain of tire, maintenance, and repair centers; broader scale and footprint than Wejebe with overlapping service lines (tires, brakes, exhaust, basic service) but not franchise-owned or specialist in EV/E-Mobility.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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