controle technique du carei

What controle technique du carei does

Auto Sécurité France SAS operates France's largest vehicle technical inspection network, with 930+ affiliated centers across metropolitan France and all DOM territories. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SGS Group (Société Générale de Surveillance), the Swiss-headquartered global leader in inspection, verification, testing, and certification. Auto Sécurité delivers the mandatory French 'contrôle technique' periodic inspection — a 133-point regulatory check covering identification, braking, steering, visibility, lighting, axles/wheels/suspension, chassis, equipment, and nuisance emissions — plus counter-inspections, complementary pollution checks for light commercial vehicles, and voluntary inspections. Specialized capabilities extend to GPL/GNV, 4x4 and camping cars, utility vehicles, classic/vintage vehicles, and electric vehicles, with the 2018 EU Directive 2014/45 reform raising technician qualification thresholds (Bac Pro minimum plus 80% longer specialist training) and introducing a critical-failure classification with same-day validity.

The business model is a franchise/affiliated-center network monetized through per-inspection fees that vary by vehicle type, fuel, region (up to 40% regional spread, with Paris/Corsica/DOM at premium), and inspection category. Go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer online booking via autosecurite.com, a channel-partner network of affiliated operators, and a sales-led motion for B2B fleet accounts through the Espace Pro portal. The network performed ~3.7 million mandatory inspections in 2017 and added ~345,000 more following the June 2020 acquisition of CTA GALLET (71 centers). Digital infrastructure — online scheduling, customer accounts with free email reminders, online payment, and the Mon Contrôleur controller-lending platform for cross-center staffing — supports both consumer and fleet workflows.

The company has been named 'Meilleure Enseigne' (Best Brand) by Capital/Statista for three consecutive years (2018–2020) and again in 2022 with a score of 8.01/10 based on 20,000 consumer evaluations. Sébastien Danvel is President of the network; the legal entity (SAS, share capital €200,000, RCS Le Mans 333 593 242) is headquartered at 1 place du Gué de Maulny, 72019 Le Mans cedex 2, France. The 'Controle Technique du Carei' designation in Menton is an individual affiliated center under this broader network.

Name

controle technique du carei

Legal name

AUTO SECURITE France SAS

Website

https://autosecurite.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Auto Sécurité France SAS operates France's largest vehicle technical inspection network, with 930+ affiliated centers providing mandatory 133-point inspections, antipollution testing, and counter-inspections to individual vehicle owners and fleet operators as a subsidiary of SGS Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vehicle Technical Inspection Services

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Emissions Testing (I/M Programs) & Smog Check Stations (TLAKANAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Preventive Maintenance & Inspections (Oil, Fluids, Tune-Ups) (TLAKAAAB)

Keywords

• Vehicle technical inspection
• Antipollution testing
• Counter-inspection services
• Online appointment booking
• Automotive safety inspection

Headquarters

HQ city

Menton

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Technical Inspection Fees (Contrôle Technique): Fees charged for mandatory periodic technical vehicle inspections. Prices vary by center, vehicle type, energy/fuel type, and geographic region. Paris region, Corsica, and overseas departments command higher average prices. Price differences of up to 40% across regions.
2. Counter-Inspection Fees (Contre-visite): Fees charged when a vehicle fails the initial inspection and requires re-checking after repairs. Price varies based on the nature and extent of defects to be corrected.
3. Voluntary Technical Inspection (Contrôle Volontaire): Fees for optional partial or full technical inspections on customer request — not legally required but used for pre-holiday checks, pre-sale checks for vehicles under 4 years, or peace of mind. Does not trigger counter-inspection obligations.
4. Complementary Pollution Inspection (Visite Antipollution): Additional pollution check required for light commercial vehicles (utilitaires < 3.5 tonnes) more than 4 years old, carried out between 11th and 12th month after each periodic technical inspection.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Controle Technique du Careï, operating under the Auto Sécurité network, provides mandatory periodic vehicle technical inspections (contrôle technique) covering 133 regulatory control points across braking, steering, visibility, lighting, suspension, chassis, and emissions. The center also performs complementary antipollution inspections, counter-inspections (contre-visites) following failed checks, voluntary technical inspections, and specialized inspections for GPL/GNV vehicles, light commercial vehicles, classic/vintage vehicles, and 4x4/camping cars.

Product overview

Auto Sécurité operates a national network of approximately 930 technical inspection centers across France, offering mandatory and voluntary vehicle inspections under the SGS Group. The core offering combines traditional technical inspection (contrôle technique automobile) with antipollution testing, covering 133 regulatory control points for vehicles including standard cars, motorcycles, utility vehicles, GPL/GNV vehicles, 4x4/camping cars, and vintage/collection vehicles. The service portfolio spans periodic inspections, re-inspections (contre-visite), complementary pollution checks, and voluntary inspections. Digital services include online appointment scheduling (agenda en ligne), online payment, customer account management with free inspection reminders, and a professional portal for affiliated centers. Specialized inspections exist for specific vehicle categories requiring particular equipment or controller qualifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Contrôle Technique Périodique (Periodic Technical Inspection)

Quantifiable outcome

• 930+ centres across France and DOM
• +4 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CTA GALLET (acquired by SGS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2020SGS Group acquired the CTA GALLET multi-brand technical inspection centre group in June 2020. The acquisition added 71 centres (in own name and under Auto Sécurité or Sécuritest brands) producing approximately 345,000 inspections per year.
• Ligue Nationale de Handball (LNH)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2020Auto Sécurité (SGS Group member) became an official partner of the Ligue Nationale de Handball for the 2020/2021 season, brokered by Lagardère Sports. Provides brand visibility through sports sponsorship and community engagement.
• CNPA (Conseil National des Professions de l'Automobile)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2019SGS France formally joined the CNPA (National Council of Automobile Professions) during the Equip'Auto trade show, represented by Eric Sarfati (President of SGS France) and Francis Bartholomé (President of CNPA). CNPA is the main trade body for automotive businesses in France.
• Collectif Génération ResponsableminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Auto Sécurité (through SGS France) joined the Collectif Génération Responsable and was awarded the 'Enseigne Responsable' label since 2019. The collective brings together businesses committed to sustainable and responsible practices.
• SGS Group (Société Générale de Surveillance)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuto Sécurité is a member of the SGS Group, the world leader in inspection, control, analysis, and certification. SGS Group provides the parent brand infrastructure, operational scale, and strategic direction. Under SGS France, Auto Sécurité, Sécuritest, and Vérif'Autos together form the #1 vehicle technical inspection network in France with over 1,800 centres.
• Sécuritest & Vérif'Autos (SGS Group sister networks)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuto Sécurité, Sécuritest, and Vérif'Autos are all under SGS France and together form the leading vehicle technical inspection network in France. They share training resources (including 'Mon Contrôleur' platform for controller lending), recruitment campaigns, and CSR initiatives (Octobre Rose, climate commitments).

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Sécuritest: Sister vehicle technical inspection network under SGS France. Offers identical contrôle technique and antipollution services through affiliated centers across France, directly competing for the same customer base and regulatory mandate.
• Vérif'Autos: Third SGS France vehicle technical inspection brand, smaller in scale but offering the same 133-point regulatory inspection as Auto Sécurité. Direct competitor sharing training infrastructure and controller resources with the Auto Sécurité network.
• Autovision: Independent French vehicle technical inspection network operating affiliated centers across France. Direct competitor offering the same mandatory regulatory inspection and antipollution services as Auto Sécurité.
• Norisko: French vehicle technical inspection brand with deep historical roots in the market. Operates centers across France offering the same regulatory inspection and antipollution services as Auto Sécurité.
• Autosur: French vehicle technical inspection network operating affiliated centers nationwide. Direct competitor offering the same mandatory contrôle technique services under a different consumer brand.

Broad incumbents

• Dekra Automotive: Global vehicle inspection and testing giant with significant French operations. Provides similar regulatory vehicle inspection alongside broader automotive testing, homologation, and expert assessment services across Europe.
• Bureau Veritas: French-headquartered global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) giant. Operates vehicle technical inspection services in France as part of a much broader industrial, marine, and consumer TIC portfolio.
• SGS Group: Parent company of Auto Sécurité and the global leader in inspection, control, analysis, and certification. Operates a much broader TIC portfolio across multiple industries and geographies beyond French vehicle inspection.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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