What X'PERT IMPACT does

X'PERT IMPACT (SAS X'PERT IMPACT) is a French franchise network founded by Xavier Blanchard (Director General) and Romain B. (President), headquartered in Paris with a dedicated training academy in Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez, Vendée. The company specializes in paintless dent repair (DSP/PDR), vehicle interior renovation, and wheel refurbishment, delivered exclusively to B2B customers — car dealerships, rental companies, used-car dealers, fleet managers, body shops, and mechanics — through fully equipped mobile trucks operated by independent franchisee-technicians. The underlying technique relies on micro-push and adhesive-pulling methods that restore bodywork without repainting, preserving original factory finish and enabling interventions in under 48 hours at roughly one-third the cost of traditional body shop repair.

The business operates as a pure franchise/licensing model. Revenue at the HQ level derives from initial franchise investment and ongoing royalties; per-service fees flow directly to franchisees. There is no SaaS, software product, public API, or AI component disclosed — the competitive differentiation sits in the proprietary PDR know-how, the training program led by Technical Director Paulo Bernardo (18+ years of experience), and the mobile distribution model that removes the need for retail premises. As of 2026, the network includes 60+ active technicians across 70+ French implantations plus a first international unit in Romania, supported by Fédération Française de la Franchise membership and a marketing mix spanning trade shows (Franchise Expo Paris, Equip Auto), motorsport sponsorship (Atlantic Racing at 24h du Mans Classic), and earned media (Auto Plus, RMC). No external equity funding or parent company is disclosed, and the company remains privately held as a simplified joint-stock company (SAS) with a capital social of EUR 5,000.

Name

X'PERT IMPACT

Legal name

SAS X'PERT IMPACT

Website

https://xpertimpact.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

X'PERT IMPACT is a French franchise network that delivers mobile paintless dent repair, interior renovation, and wheel refurbishment services exclusively to B2B automotive professionals via 70+ franchisees operating fully equipped trucks across France and Romania.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Repair Services

NAICS

Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance (811121), Automotive Body, Paint, Interior, and Glass Repair (81112)

akta.pro primary industry

Auto Body Collision Repair (Cars & Light Trucks) (TLAKAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bumper, Panel & Plastic Repair (Composite/Trim) (TLAKAEAG), Light-Duty Vehicle Mobile Repair & Roadside (Cars/Vans) (TLAKAFAA), General Automotive Repair & Maintenance (TLAKAAAA)

Keywords

• Paintless dent repair
• Automotive interior renovation
• Wheel refurbishment
• Mobile dent removal
• Hail damage repair

Headquarters

HQ city

paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Paintless Dent Repair Services: Per-service fees for paintless dent repair (DSP) performed at client locations. Revenue generated per vehicle/impact repaired. Services include hail damage repairs, parking dents, door impacts, and general bodywork corrections.
2. Interior Renovation Services: Per-service fees for vehicle interior restoration covering leather, fabric, plastic, and glass repairs including cigarette burns, cracks, scratches, and wear damage.
3. Wheel Refurbishment Services: Per-service fees for aluminum and two-tone wheel restoration, removing scratches, scuffs, and aesthetic damage.
4. Franchise Fees: Initial franchise investment and ongoing royalties from franchisees. Franchisees receive exclusive geographic territories and pay fees for the use of brand, training, and ongoing support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

X'PERT IMPACT operates a franchise network providing mobile automotive aesthetic restoration services exclusively to automotive professionals. Services include paintless dent repair (DSP), vehicle interior renovation (leather, fabric, plastic, glass), and wheel refurbishment, with a specialized hail damage response offering. Technicians travel to client locations in fully equipped autonomous trucks, intervening within 48 hours. The company also recruits and supports independent franchisees across France and now Romania, generating revenue through per-service fees and franchise fees.

Product overview

X'PERT IMPACT is a franchise network specializing in automotive aesthetic repair and renovation services, operating exclusively for automotive professionals. The company offers four complementary services: Débosselage sans peinture (paintless dent repair), Rénovation intérieure (interior renovation), Rénovation de jantes (wheel renovation), and Sinistre grêle (hail damage response). All services are delivered through mobile, fully-equipped workshop trucks that travel directly to client locations, enabling intervention within 48 hours maximum without requiring traditional workshop facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Débosselage sans peinture (Paintless Dent Repair) Paintless dent repair service for automotive professionals that restores dents and impacts on vehicle bodywork to original shape without repainting, using micro-pressure and glue-pulling methods. Preserves factory paint and is approximately three times less expensive than traditional bodywork, with intervention completed within 48 hours.
• Rénovation intérieure (Vehicle Interior Renovation) Mobile interior renovation service that repairs damage to leather, fabric, plastic, and glass components of vehicles. Addresses cigarette burns on seats, cracked leather, dashboard scratches, and other aesthetic defects, restoring appearance without part replacement.
• Rénovation de jantes (Wheel Refurbishment) Mobile wheel refurbishment service that restores aluminum and bi-tone alloy wheels to their original finish by removing scratches, scuffs, and abrasions caused by curb contact or daily wear, preserving vehicle value and aesthetics.
• Sinistre grêle (Hail Damage Response) Hail damage response service that mobilizes dedicated resources and the X'PERT IMPACT national network to absorb activity peaks following major storms, providing rapid, large-scale paintless dent repair interventions while maintaining service quality standards across France.
• X'PERT IMPACT Franchise Opportunity Turnkey mobile service franchise for aspiring entrepreneurs operating under the X'PERT IMPACT brand, providing exclusive geographic territories, comprehensive training at the Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez academy, operational support, and access to the brand, network, and client base. Franchisees operate fully equipped mobile trucks delivering paintless dent repair, interior renovation, and wheel refurbishment services to automotive professionals.

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Atlantic RacingminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2023X'PERT IMPACT sponsored 6 cars at the 24h du Mans Classic (B21, B8, Lola T70 MKiii, Aston Martin DB9, Porsche RSR) and supported Atlantic Racing at the Course du Castellet. Partnership reinforces automotive industry expertise positioning through motorsport engagement. The Atlantic Racing team achieved a podium finish, representing X'PERT IMPACT colors.
• Coopérative UminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerX'PERT IMPACT participated in the annual Coopérative U trade show, a major event gathering automotive sector professionals. The partnership provides opportunities to present services to cooperative members and strengthen B2B relationships with automotive professionals associated with the U brand.
• Fédération Française de la Franchise (FFF)coreOthersX'PERT IMPACT is an active member of the French Franchise Federation, demonstrating commitment to franchise best practices, transparency, professionalism, knowledge transfer, and sustainable network development. Membership provides participation in FFF events and access to industry resources.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Norauto: Large French multi-service automotive center chain (Michelin-owned) offering maintenance, tires, and light bodywork repairs to consumers and pros. Comparable as a recognized French automotive aftermarket franchise/scale player serving similar B2B and B2C customers.
• Belron: Global parent of Carglass and other vehicle glass repair brands. Operates the largest mobile auto-glass repair franchise system worldwide — useful structural benchmark for mobile unit economics, franchise standard-setting, and insurance partnership models applicable to X'PERT IMPACT's PDR network.
• Midas: Global franchise network specializing in automotive maintenance and repair (brakes, exhaust, tires, suspension). Provides franchise system comparables on European franchise unit economics and B2B/B2C automotive service delivery.
• Speedy: France's leading car repair and maintenance franchise network (subsidiary of Bridgestone). Operates a center-based franchise model covering general mechanical, tires, and light bodywork — overlapping with X'PERT IMPACT's service categories but delivered from fixed locations with different unit economics.
• Feu Vert: Major French automotive service center chain offering maintenance, tires, and minor bodywork. Closest French scale competitor with comparable customer demographics and franchise-like center operations, though without the mobile-only PDR specialization.

Regional players

• Acoat Selected: European body repair franchise network for premium OEMs with certified centers across multiple EU countries. Comparable franchise-based bodywork network model, particularly relevant as a potential positioning template for X'PERT IMPACT's international expansion.

Direct peers

• Dent Wizard: Largest US-based paintless dent repair company; offers mobile PDR services to automotive professionals, dealerships, rental fleets, and insurers. Closest direct analogue to X'PERT IMPACT's B2B mobile PDR franchise model, with multi-state/dealer network distribution.
• CARSTAR: North American collision repair franchise network acquired by Driven Brands. Operates an insurance-aligned franchise model serving fleets, rental, and consumer claims — the most direct structural analogue for X'PERT IMPACT's franchise claim workflow and B2B customer mix.
• Fix Auto: International collision repair franchise network present across Europe, offering bodywork, paint, and related services through independent franchisees. Direct comparable for the franchise-based business model and the B2B professional customer focus.

Emerging players

• Carglass: French mobile windshield and glazing repair/replacement franchise (part of Belron). Comparable operating model — fully equipped mobile vans dispatched to B2B and B2C customers — and similar B2B insurance-driven demand pattern as X'PERT IMPACT's hail response line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/XpertImpactFrance
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/xpertimpact
• Instagraminstagram.com/xpert_impact

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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