Tyre retail and car service at almost 70 locations throughout Switzerland
CONTITRADE SCHWEIZ AG (BestDrive by Continental)
Thun · Winterthur · Rossens (Farvagny)New on Amplifa
About BestDrive by Continental
BestDrive by Continental is the Swiss tyre and car service chain of CONTITRADE SCHWEIZ AG, a subsidiary of Continental AG. The company operates almost 70 locations throughout Switzerland, including branches in Thun, Winterthur and Rossens (Farvagny). The service portfolio includes tyre and wheel change including wheel balancing, tyre storage, the sale of tyres and complete wheels with alloy rims, as well as brand-independent car services performed to manufacturer specifications: oil change, air-conditioning service, brake service, exhaust and catalytic converter service, suspension and shock absorber service, wheel alignment measurement, battery check, headlight adjustment and vehicle care. The offering is complemented by vehicle checks covering up to 50 safety-relevant points, inspection services with a mobility guarantee, preparation for the roadworthiness test (MFK) and a customised fleet service for companies. Tyres from leading manufacturers such as Continental, Bridgestone, Michelin, Pirelli, Goodyear and Dunlop are sold via an online shop and the branches. From the retail brands Adam Touring and Pneu Egger, the European service brand BestDrive by Continental was gradually rolled out from early 2023.
- Site
- Thun
- Processes
- Wheel change incl. balancing, Tyre change (complete fitting), Oil change, Tyre storage, Air-conditioning service, Free vehicle check (up to 50 safety-relevant points), Wheel alignment (measurement without adjustment), MFK (roadworthiness test) preparation
- Materials
- Continental tyres, Uniroyal tyres, Semperit tyres, Barum tyres, Bridgestone tyres, Cooper tyres, Dunlop tyres, Goodyear tyres
- Certificates
- ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001
- Founded
- 1949
- Industries
- Tyre retail, Car service, Fleet management
- 01
Tyre and accessory sales (branch and online shop)
- 02
Online appointment booking
- 03
Tyre/wheel change incl. balancing
- 04
Car service to manufacturer specifications
- 05
Testing (vehicle check, wheel alignment, MFK preparation)
- 06
Fleet support and tyre storage
Tyre brands
Continental Tyres
Premium brand with free tyre guarantee, core brand of the group association
Uniroyal
Tyre brand with free tyre guarantee
Semperit
Tyre brand with free tyre guarantee
Barum
Tyre brand with free tyre guarantee
Bridgestone
Tyre brand in the branch assortment
Cooper
Tyre brand in the branch assortment
Dunlop
Tyre brand in the branch assortment
Goodyear
Tyre brand in the branch assortment
Michelin
Tyre brand in the branch assortment
Pirelli
Tyre brand in the branch assortment
Locations
Thun
CHBranch (tyres, rims, car service, MFK preparation)
- Materials
- Tyres from leading manufacturers
Winterthur
CHBranch
Rossens (Farvagny)
CHBranch
Services
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel change incl. balancingAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Tyre change (complete fitting)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Oil changeAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Tyre storageAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Air-conditioning serviceAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Free vehicle check (up to 50 safety-relevant points)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Wheel alignment (measurement without adjustment)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| MFK (roadworthiness test) preparationTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Inspection serviceTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Exhaust emission maintenanceTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Brake serviceAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Exhaust and catalytic converter serviceAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Suspension and shock absorber serviceAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Battery check incl. professional installationAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Headlight adjustmentTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Vehicle care and polishingSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Fleet serviceAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Rim sales (complete wheel with alloy rim)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Car tyre testTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Quality
According to search.ch, the locations are certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. Vehicle checks cover up to 50 safety-relevant points, and inspection services are offered with a mobility guarantee.
| Evidence | Thun | Winterthur | Rossens (Farvagny) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | |||
| ISO 14001 | |||
| ISO 45001 |
History
- 1949
Founded as Adam Touring – 'Best tyre + car service since 1949'
- 2023
Start of the gradual transformation of Adam Touring and Pneu Egger into the European service brand BestDrive by Continental; rebranding to be completed by the end of 2023