Thomas Wandscher Autovertriebs GmbH

About the Wandscher Group

The Wandscher Group, headquartered in Oldenburg, is a multi-brand dealership group in northwestern Germany. Founded in 1976, the company sells new and used vehicles from 14 brands at seven locations in Oldenburg, Wilhelmshaven (two locations), Aurich, Bremen, Bad Zwischenahn and Bremerhaven, including Fiat, Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Jeep, Fiat Professional, Peugeot, Opel, Citroën, DS Automobiles, Kia, Mitsubishi, GWM, Suzuki and BYD. According to its own figures, more than 19,990 vehicles are sold annually. In addition to vehicle sales, the group offers workshop services such as repair, maintenance, inspection, HU/AU (main and emissions inspection), tyre service, body repair, parts sales as well as loaner vehicles and car rental. Further offerings include barrier-free vehicle conversions (Fiat Autonomy), certified gas system installation, financing, leasing and insurance brokerage. Thomas Wandscher Autovertriebs GmbH employs over 60 staff, including 15 apprentices.

Site

Oldenburg

Processes

New and used vehicle sales (14 brands), Workshop (repair, maintenance, inspection, brand-independent), HU/AU service (carried out on site), Accident service with own body shop and insurance claim handling, Tyre service and tyre storage, Parts & accessories (original and wear parts), Loaner vehicles/car rental (all classes including vans), Barrier-free vehicle conversions (Fiat Autonomy)

Materials

Workshop (brand-independent), Main and emissions inspection, Body shop, Tyre service, Car rental, Barrier-free vehicle conversions, Gas system installation

Founded

1976

Industries

Automotive retail, Car workshop/service, Car rental, Insurance brokerage

1. 01

   Vehicle sales (new and used vehicles)

2. 02

   Consultation, test drive, financing & leasing

3. 03

   Workshop & service (maintenance, inspection, HU/AU)

4. 04

   Bodywork & accident service

5. 05

   Parts & accessories, rental

Services & Offerings

Locations

Oldenburg (Headquarters)

DE

Headquarters, new and used vehicle sales, workshop, 9 brands

Materials

Fiat, Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Jeep, Mitsubishi, Kia, Peugeot, Opel, GWM

• Workshop
• Body shop
• HU/AU service

Wilhelmshaven

DE

Dealership (sales & workshop)

Materials

Fiat, Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Jeep, Kia, Mitsubishi, Opel, Citroën, Peugeot

• Workshop
• HU/AU service

Wilhelmshaven (Auto Schröder)

DE

Peugeot and Citroën partner (sales & workshop)

Materials

Peugeot, Citroën

• Workshop

Aurich

DE

Dealership (sales & workshop)

Materials

Fiat, Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Jeep, Mitsubishi

• Workshop
• HU/AU service

Bremen

DE

Dealership (sales & workshop)

Materials

Fiat, Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Jeep, Fiat Professional, Opel, Peugeot, Citroën, DS Automobiles, BYD

• Workshop
• HU/AU service

Bad Zwischenahn

DE

Opel dealership with sales, workshop and rental

Materials

Opel

• Workshop
• HU/AU service
• Car rental

Bremerhaven (Schmalzried)

DE

Opel and Suzuki franchised dealer, Ford service (sales & workshop)

Materials

Opel, Suzuki

• Workshop
• Ford service

Vehicles & Brands

Inside the production

Company History

1. 1976

   Year of foundation of the Wandscher Group according to the website

2. 1986

   Founded as an independent workshop in Oldenburg by Thomas Wandscher

3. 1995

   Wandscher represented in Wilhelmshaven since 1995

4. 1997

   Opening of the Aurich location

5. 2004

   Expansion into a multi-brand company modelled on the US example

6. 2018

   Extension in Aurich and new building in Oldenburg for the FCA brands Alfa Romeo, Jeep and Fiat Professional

7. 2021

   Expansion to Bremen

8. 2023

   Acquisition of Autohaus Bad Zwischenahn (May) and Auto Schröder Wilhelmshaven (September)

9. 2026

   Acquisition of Autohaus Schmalzried Bremerhaven (March); extension of Wilhelmshaven as an Opel partner with approx. 900 sqm new showroom and 10 workshop workstations (completion November 2026)