What Sécuritest does

Sécuritest operates France's largest network of vehicle technical inspection (contrôle technique) centers, with approximately 1,040 sites spanning metropolitan France and the overseas DOM-TOM territories. The network is a wholly owned subsidiary of SGS Group, the Swiss-headquartered global leader in testing, inspection, and certification. Sécuritest performs the mandatory periodic vehicle roadworthiness inspections required under French law — covering 133 regulatory control points across ten functional categories including braking, steering, visibility, lighting, suspension, bodywork, equipment, mechanical organs, and emissions — as well as counter-inspections (re-checks after failure), voluntary inspections, and complementary pollution tests for light utility vehicles.

The core offering is augmented by vehicle-type-specific services for motorcycles, 4x4s, camping cars, LPG-converted vehicles, classic cars, electric and hybrid vehicles, and utility vehicles. Digital services include online appointment booking, online payment, a free email reminder service, a customer account portal, and a 'Compte Pro' dedicated-agenda offering for fleet operators. A 2017-launched 'Mon Contrôleur' platform enables technician sharing across affiliated centers to smooth labor utilization.

Sécuritest monetizes exclusively through one-time inspection fees charged per visit, with pricing capped by French regulatory tariffs. Demand is driven by mandatory compliance (vehicles face fines of up to €135 and registration withdrawal for missed inspections) and is structurally tied to the size and age profile of the French vehicle parc. Distribution is hybrid — a mix of directly operated and affiliated centers — while customer acquisition relies on SEO-optimized website booking, organic social media, and partner-discount channels (insurers, mutuals, banks, CSEs). The network is ISO 9001 certified, holds the 'Enseigne Responsable' ESG label since 2019, and was ranked France's best vehicle inspection brand by Capital Magazine in 2020.

Name

Sécuritest

Legal name

SECURITEST SA

Website

https://securitest.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Sécuritest operates France's largest network of approximately 1,040 vehicle technical inspection centers, performing mandatory regulatory roadworthiness and emissions checks for private vehicle owners and fleet operators nationwide as part of SGS Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vehicle Technical Inspection Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Point Inspections & Safety Checks (DVIR/Annual/Periodic) (TLAKAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emissions Testing (I/M Programs) & Smog Check Stations (TLAKANAF), Exhaust & Emissions/Smog Testing & Repair (TLAKAAAI), DOT / Regulatory Compliance Inspections & Certifications (FMCSA/State) (TLAKAGAC)

Keywords

• Vehicle technical inspection
• Automotive emissions testing
• Vehicle safety compliance
• Contrôle technique automobile
• Vehicle inspection network

Headquarters

HQ city

Le Mans

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Technical Vehicle Inspection (Contrôle Technique): Sécuritest generates revenue through one-time technical inspection fees charged to vehicle owners for mandatory periodic vehicle safety and emissions tests. Additional revenue comes from counter-inspection (recheck after failures), voluntary inspection, and complementary pollution testing services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sécuritest operates a nationwide network of approximately 1,040 vehicle technical inspection centers across France (metropolitan and DOM-TOM), performing mandatory technical vehicle inspections (contrôle technique) and anti-pollution/emissions tests covering 133 standardized regulatory control points across 10 essential vehicle functions (identification, braking, steering, visibility, lighting, road handling, structure, equipment, mechanical organs, and pollution). The network serves individual vehicle owners as well as professional fleet operators and offers specialized inspections for motorcycles, utility vehicles, LPG vehicles, 4x4/camping cars, and classic vehicles.

Product overview

Sécuritest operates as a nationwide network of approximately 1,040 vehicle technical inspection centers across France, providing mandatory vehicle inspection services under the regulatory framework for vehicle safety, emissions, and roadworthiness. The core offering is the contrôle technique automobile (technical vehicle inspection) covering all vehicle types, complemented by specialized inspection services for specific vehicle categories (motorcycles, electric/hybrid vehicles, classic cars, utility vehicles, LPG vehicles, 4x4 and camping cars). The network offers ancillary services including online appointment booking, online payment, customer account management with free inspection reminder alerts, and professional account services for fleet management. The company is part of SGS Group, the global leader in inspection and certification services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 9 out of 10 vehicles pass the pollution test
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• CTA GALLETminorOthers · 1 June 2020SGS acquired CTA GALLET, a multi-brand group of vehicle inspection centers. Through this acquisition, SGS gained 71 additional centers operating under Auto Sécurité or Sécuritest brands, enabling approximately 345,000 additional inspections per year.
• Ligue Nationale de Handball (LNH)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2020Sécuritest became an official partner of the Ligue Nationale de Handball (French National Handball League) for the 2020/2021 season. The partnership was facilitated by Lagardère Sports.
• CNPA (Conseil National des Professions de l'Automobile)minorOthers · 1 October 2019SGS France, the parent company of Sécuritest, joined the CNPA (National Council of Automobile Professions) in October 2019 at Equip'Auto. The CNPA represents automotive profession interests.
• SGS (Société Générale de Surveillance)coreOthersSécuritest is a subsidiary of SGS, the world leader in inspection, control, analysis, and certification. SGS is the majority shareholder of Sécuritest SA. As part of the SGS group, Sécuritest benefits from global expertise in quality assurance, testing, and certification services. SGS France is also a member of CNPA.
• 40 Millions d'automobilistescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner40 Millions d'automobilistes is France's leading automobile owners' association (320,000+ members) and road safety advocate. The partnership focuses on advancing road safety and responsible driving. The partnership produced the 'Centre Conseil' label endorsed by the association, signaling centers that provide quality advice and comfortable waiting areas.
• Ruban Rose (Breast Cancer Awareness Association)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSécuritest, together with Auto Sécurité and Vérif'Autos, has been a benefactor member of Ruban Rose for 4 consecutive years (since 2019). The networks actively participate in Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October Rose), mobilizing employees, affiliates, and customers to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research and screening.
• Club Génération ResponsableminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSécuritest and Auto Sécurité obtained the 'Enseigne Responsable' label through the Club Génération Responsable in 2019. The label recognizes sustainable and socially responsible business practices.
• Auto Sécurité and Vérif'AutoscoreOthersAuto Sécurité and Vérif'Autos are sister networks within the SGS Group, operating alongside Sécuritest as France's largest vehicle inspection network (totaling ~1,960 centers and 3,600+ controllers). They share resources, training, recruitment campaigns, and CSR initiatives including Ruban Rose and the 'Enseigne Responsable' label.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• TÜV Rheinland France: German-headquartered global TIC group with French vehicle inspection activities. Operates in the same regulated French market with a broader international TIC portfolio and similar recurring inspection revenue profile.
• Dekra: Global TIC (Testing, Inspection, Certification) leader headquartered in Germany with a substantial French vehicle inspection center network. Operates in the same regulated French technical inspection market with broader TIC service portfolio beyond automotive.
• Bureau Veritas: French-headquartered global TIC giant offering vehicle inspection services in France among a much broader industrial certification, marine, and commodity portfolio. Directly comparable for the mandatory vehicle inspection business line.
• Apave: French TIC group historically rooted in vehicle technical inspection (formerly Autosur) now part of a broader inspection and certification portfolio. Comparable for the automotive inspection line and for recurring mandatory regulatory testing.

Direct peers

• Norisko: French vehicle technical inspection network operating competing centers under the same mandatory regulatory regime. Direct competitor for individual vehicle owners and small fleet operators across French metropolitan territory.
• Autovision: Independent French network of vehicle technical inspection centers operating under the same regulatory framework. Closely comparable in core offering (contrôle technique and antipollution), customer base, and pricing model.
• Vérif'Autos: Third sister network under SGS Group operating French vehicle inspection centers. Competes in the same mandatory contrôle technique market with the same 133-point regulatory framework and overlapping geographic coverage.
• Auto Sécurité: Sister network within the SGS Group, operating alongside Sécuritest as one of France's largest vehicle technical inspection brands (~1,960 centers combined across the group). Directly comparable in services, regulatory framework, and customer base.

Others

• CNPA (Conseil National des Professions de l'Automobile): Industry trade body representing French automotive professions of which SGS France (parent of Sécuritest) is a member. Adjacent ecosystem participant influencing regulatory framework and industry standards that directly govern Sécuritest's operations.

Regional players

• Eurotyre / Speedy: French automotive service networks offering complementary vehicle maintenance and pre-inspection services. Adjacent peer for fleet operators and a partial substitute for the voluntary inspection product line.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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