Car-Pass

What Car-Pass does

CarPass® is a digital vehicle identity platform operated by CAR Information Services GmbH, a private German GmbH headquartered in Bedburg and founded in 2016. The platform targets private vehicle owners in Germany, enabling them to centrally store vehicle data and documents, verify odometer histories, and protect against odometer manipulation—an issue the company cites as affecting one in three used cars and causing approximately €6 billion in annual damage in Germany. The product is positioned as a consumer-protection and data-sovereignty tool, with a CarPass® seal also usable by used car dealers and online marketplaces (e.g., AutoScout24, mobile.de) as a trust signal in vehicle transactions.

The platform is built around two technical pillars: eID-based identity verification using the German Personalausweis for secure registration, and automated GDPR-compliant data requests to all market participants in the automotive aftermarket. Since May 2018, EU regulations require vehicle mileage to be tracked in a publicly accessible database, and CarPass® positions itself as the only product currently meeting this certification requirement. The system consolidates responses into a digital vehicle file (digitale KFZ-Akte) per registered vehicle, creating a per-vehicle data record that can enhance resale value by up to 25% according to studies cited by the company.

CarPass® operates a product-led, consumer-facing distribution model via a mobile application and self-registration. Revenue mechanics are not publicly disclosed: pricing is not visible on the website, and the company has no disclosed funding rounds. The business model is described as subscription-oriented, with potential B2B monetization through the CarPass® seal for dealers and marketplaces. The company is small (1–10 employees), is led by Managing Director Christian Georg, and is controlled by its founder/management rather than institutional investors. Strategic extension includes a CarPass Classic sub-brand for collectible vehicles and an EU-wide registered trademark (Unionsmarke 207 40 219).

Name

Car-Pass

Legal name

CAR Information Services GmbH

Website

https://car-pass.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CarPass® is a Germany-based digital vehicle identity platform that lets private vehicle owners securely store vehicle data, verify mileage histories, and protect against odometer fraud via eID verification and GDPR-compliant automated data requests to automotive aftermarket participants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vehicle Data Management

SIC

Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500)

akta.pro primary industry

Identity Verification (IDV) & Document Verification (FSAMALAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Onboard Diagnostics (OBD) Readiness & Drive-Cycle Verification (TLAKANAH)

Keywords

• Vehicle history records
• Odometer fraud prevention
• Digital vehicle identity
• Automotive data management
• Vehicle documentation platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Bedburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Consumer Vehicle Data Platform: Revenue model not explicitly disclosed in available sources. The platform is positioned as a consumer protection and data sovereignty tool. The company appears to operate as a B2C service with potential monetization through vehicle history reports sold to dealers, marketplaces, or insurance companies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

CarPass® is a digital vehicle identity platform that lets vehicle owners centrally store and manage all vehicle data and documents in a secure digital vehicle file (digitale KFZ-Akte). After self-registration, eID-based identity verification via the German Personalausweis, and upload of the KFZ-Schein, the system automatically sends GDPR-mandated information requests to all market participants in the automotive aftermarket to compile a comprehensive vehicle history with certified odometer verification.

Product overview

Car-Pass offers a single unified product: the CarPass® digital vehicle identity platform. This core offering provides centralized vehicle data management, automatic mileage history tracking, protection against odometer fraud, and documented vehicle history that increases resale value. The platform connects to market participants in the automotive aftermarket to automatically retrieve vehicle data via GDPR-mandated requests, creating a comprehensive digital vehicle file for each registered car.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CarPass Classic: A specialized CarPass service for classic vehicles, as indicated by the partner network link www.carpassclassic.de

Products and services

• CarPass® Digital identity and vehicle data management platform that lets vehicle owners centrally and securely store all vehicle data and documents in a digital vehicle file (digitale KFZ-Akte). After eID-based registration using the German Personalausweis and upload of the KFZ-Schein, the platform automatically requests data from all automotive aftermarket participants via GDPR-mandated information requests and produces a certified odometer history that protects against manipulation and can increase resale value by up to 25%.
• CarPass Classic Specialized variant of the CarPass® platform aimed at classic and collectible vehicle owners, providing the same digital vehicle file and mileage verification capabilities tailored to the classic car segment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Vehicle resale value can increase by up to 25% with traceable odometer history
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CAR Information Services GmbHcoreOthersParent company and service provider of CarPass. Located at Lindenstraße 39, 50181 Bedburg, Germany. The company is registered in the commercial register of AG Köln with number HRB 98311, led by Managing Director Christian Georg.
• GegenTachoManipulation.deminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner website in the CarPass information and partner network focused on raising awareness about odometer manipulation prevention.
• MyCarMyData.orgminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner platform for consumer vehicle data rights, cross-promoted on CarPass website as a resource for learning more about vehicle data sovereignty.
• Car-Pass ClassicminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSpecialized partner website for classic/collectible vehicle services under the CarPass brand umbrella.
• CAR-IS.deminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner website in the CarPass network, part of the broader automotive information services ecosystem.
• AutoNet.deminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner website in the automotive information network, part of the CarPass partner ecosystem.
• CarKit24.deminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner website in the CarPass information and partner network.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• TÜV Rheinland: TÜV Rheinland is a leading German technical inspection and certification organization providing vehicle inspections, certifications, and trust services. It is not a direct competitor to CarPass's digital identity platform but operates in the adjacent vehicle verification and trust services ecosystem.
• mobile.de: mobile.de is Germany's largest used car online marketplace and a CarPass partner, displaying the CarPass seal in listings. Like AutoScout24, it is primarily a distribution partner rather than a direct competitor, but its marketplace data and scale make it a strategic counterpart in the vehicle data value chain.
• ADAC: ADAC is Germany's largest automobile club, providing vehicle-related services including used car evaluations, technical advice, and consumer protection resources. It is not a direct competitor but operates adjacent services in vehicle trust and consumer protection that overlap thematically with CarPass's positioning.
• AutoScout24: AutoScout24 is Europe's largest used car online marketplace, listed as a CarPass partner for distribution of the CarPass seal. While not a direct competitor on the verification product, it is a key distribution channel and could potentially build competing vehicle verification features given its scale.
• DEKRA: DEKRA is a major German vehicle inspection and certification provider offering periodic technical inspections, damage assessments, and automotive expert reports. It is comparable to CarPass as a vehicle trust and verification service, though focused on physical inspections rather than digital identity and data aggregation.

Direct peers

• CarVertical: CarVertical is a vehicle history platform that aggregates data from multiple sources to provide mileage verification, accident history, and vehicle reports to consumers and dealers. It is a direct competitor to CarPass, operating across multiple EU markets with a similar consumer-facing plus dealer-channel business model, though leveraging blockchain and broader data sources rather than eID/GDPR mechanisms.

Emerging players

• VinAudit: VinAudit provides affordable vehicle history reports powered by NMVTIS data, competing primarily in the US market with a low-cost, digital-first approach. It overlaps with CarPass's mileage verification and vehicle history functionality as a consumer-facing digital alternative.

Regional players

• HistoVec: HistoVec is the French government-operated vehicle history platform that provides mileage and administrative data directly to vehicle owners and prospective buyers. It is a regional alternative to CarPass in France, demonstrating how a state-backed service can compete with private platforms, though limited to the French market.

Broad incumbents

• AutoCheck (Experian): AutoCheck is Experian's vehicle history brand, providing VIN-based vehicle history reports including odometer readings, accident records, and title information. As part of Experian's broader data and analytics portfolio, it competes with CarPass on the dealer and marketplace side of vehicle verification.
• CARFAX: CARFAX is the dominant US-based vehicle history provider with growing European operations, offering comprehensive vehicle history reports including mileage records, accident data, and service history. It is a broad incumbent that overlaps with CarPass on mileage verification but serves a wider geographic and product portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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