Kneidinger Center Gmbh

What Kneidinger Center Gmbh does

Kneidinger Center GmbH is a privately held, family-owned multi-brand automotive dealership group headquartered in Rohrbach-Berg, Upper Austria. The company is an authorized sales and service partner for Volkswagen, Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge (commercial vehicles), Audi, and Škoda, operating four physical locations across Upper Austria (Rohrbach-Berg, Linz, Lembach, and Ottensheim) with 170 employees. Founded in 1880 and now under fifth-generation leadership (Anna and Maria Kneidinger since 2015), it sells new vehicles, certified pre-owned vehicles through the Das WeltAuto program at a run rate of approximately 1,500 units per year, and provides workshop services, body and paint repair, tire storage, accident handling via the Unfall Spezialist network, and electric mobility consulting including a high-voltage support point and an in-house solar charging station.\n\nThe revenue model combines one-time new- and used-vehicle gross margin with recurring service, parts, tire, and subscription revenue. Ancillary streams include financing and insurance commissions through a Porsche Bank referral partnership, the TopCard annual service package (€125/year), a 1,500-set wheel storage hotel, and Porsche Informatik-powered 24/7 online workshop booking. The marketplace inventory spans 750+ immediately available vehicles across VW Group brands. Distribution is primarily direct through the four physical showrooms, supplemented by online marketplaces, a digital customer portal (carlog), and corporate fleet partnerships such as the 2026 delivery of 27 Škoda Enyaq units to ÖkoFEN.\n\nThe company holds no proprietary technology and is not a software or AI vendor. Its technology footprint is composed entirely of OEM- and Porsche Holding-provided platforms (Porsche Informatik booking, carlog portal, MOON charging, Porsche Bank financing). Strategic positioning centers on regional density in Upper Austria, multi-brand authorizations under the Volkswagen Group umbrella, EV transition readiness (Hochvolt support point, solar charging, high electric-vehicle registration share in the home district), and continuity of family ownership and operating culture across five generations.

Name

Kneidinger Center Gmbh

Legal name

Kneidinger Center GmbH

Website

https://kneidingercenter.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1880

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Kneidinger Center GmbH is a family-owned Upper Austrian multi-brand automotive dealership group operating four locations, selling and servicing Volkswagen, Audi, Škoda, and VW Commercial Vehicles, plus certified used vehicles, servicing, and EV fleet solutions for retail and corporate customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Retail and Services

NAICS

New Car Dealers (44111), Tire Dealers (441340), Used Car Dealers (44112), Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Retailers (4413)

SIC

Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations (5500), Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500)

akta.pro primary industry

Tire & Wheel Services (Mount/Balance/Alignment) (TLAKAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Tires, Wheels & Retread Supply Distribution (TLAKAOAD)

Keywords

• Automotive retail sales
• Certified used vehicles
• Vehicle maintenance services
• Accident repair services
• Automotive financing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rohrbach Bei Mattersburg

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New Vehicle Sales: Sales of new vehicles from VW, VW Nutzfahrzeuge, Audi, and Škoda brands through authorized dealership contracts
2. Used Vehicle Sales: Sales of certified pre-owned vehicles through Das WeltAuto program; approximately 1,500 used vehicles sold annually
3. Vehicle Service & Maintenance: Workshop services including inspections (§57a), maintenance, repairs, tire changes, air conditioning service, and minor damage repairs
4. Parts & Accessories Sales: Sales of original parts and accessories for VW, Audi, and Škoda vehicles
5. Financing Services: Vehicle financing and insurance products through Porsche Bank partnership

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kneidinger Center GmbH operates a multi-brand automobile dealership across four locations in Upper Austria (Rohrbach-Berg, Linz, Lembach, Ottensheim), selling new Volkswagen, Audi, Škoda, and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles alongside certified used vehicles via the Das WeltAuto program. The company provides comprehensive automotive aftersales services including scheduled maintenance, body and paint repair, tire storage and exchange, accident damage repair through the Unfall Spezialist network, electric mobility consulting with high-voltage service, and vehicle financing arranged through Porsche Bank.

Product overview

Kneidinger Center GmbH is a multi-brand automobile dealership operating as a family business with four locations in Upper Austria (Rohrbach, Linz, Lembach, Ottensheim). The core offering consists of new vehicle sales (Volkswagen, Audi, Škoda, Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge) and certified used vehicles through the Das Weltauto program. The company provides comprehensive automotive services including workshop maintenance, body and paint services, tire storage and exchange, accident repair (Unfall Spezialist), and electric mobility solutions. Digital services include the carlog customer portal for vehicle management and online appointment booking. Financial services are provided through Porsche Bank partnerships for vehicle financing and insurance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• New Vehicle Sales (VW, Audi, Škoda, VW Nutzfahrzeuge)
• Das WeltAuto Certified Used Vehicles
• Vehicle Service & Maintenance
• Body & Paint Center
• Tire & Wheel Services
• Unfall Spezialist Accident Repair
• Vehicle Financing (Porsche Bank)
• Electric Mobility Solutions
• Replacement Vehicle & Mobility Services
• Vehicle Accessories
• TopCard Service Package

Quantifiable outcome

• Sells approximately 1,500 used vehicles annually through certified Das WeltAuto program
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered notable, core and supporting.

• ÖkoFENnotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2026Kneidinger Center delivered 27 Škoda Enyaq electric vehicles to ÖkoFEN for their company fleet. ÖkoFEN saves approximately 70,000 liters of fuel annually through EV usage. Both companies share regional roots in Mühlviertel and family business values. Electricity for EVs comes from 100% renewable sources including PV and hydropower.
• ŠkodacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 September 2022Official Škoda dealer and service contract partner since September 2022. All four locations certified as Škoda service partners.
• Porsche InformatikcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline workshop appointment booking platform provider enabling 24/7 service scheduling for customers across all Kneidinger Center locations.
• Porsche BankcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFinancing and insurance products for vehicle purchases offered through Porsche Bank partnership. Includes customer portal for contract management, digital correspondence (E-Box), online damage reporting, and vehicle lease termination value information.
• carlogTechnology or IntegrationDigital customer portal for vehicle management, service booking, and dealer connectivity. Includes carlog app for mobile access to vehicle data and service scheduling.
• MOONsupportingTechnology or IntegrationElectromobility charging infrastructure partner. MOON provides sustainable, intelligent, and data-driven energy solutions to support EV adoption.
• Unfall SpezialistsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccident damage specialist network. Kneidinger Center participates in the Unfall Spezialist network for bodywork, paint, glass, and hail damage repairs.
• VolkswagencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer and service partner for Volkswagen passenger vehicles and Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge (commercial vehicles).
• AudicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Audi dealer with dedicated Audi hangar/showroom at Rohrbach and Audi outlet in Linz Dornach. Direct acceptance service available at both locations.
• Das WeltAutocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified pre-owned vehicle program. Approximately 1,500 used vehicles marketed annually through the Das WeltAuto certification and marketplace.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves16 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

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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