In Erlangen since 1929

From Luitpoldstraße to Tennenloher Str.

A small tire repair shop has grown into a car service with 20 people. It is still run by the same family today.

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1929

Eugen Krautwurst opens a tire repair shop on Luitpoldstraße.

1937

Eugen Krautwurst earns his master craftsman certificate in tire repair.

1959

For the 30th anniversary, a new shop with a gas station opens on Paul-Gossen-Straße.

1966

New building at today’s location on Tennenloher Straße.

1970

His daughter Waltraud Richter takes over the management.

1983

The showroom and offices are expanded.

1986

A new floor is added on top of the workshop for more storage space.

1988

We join a group of independent tire dealers. Two years later, it becomes the point S brand.

2000

Holger Richter takes over as managing director. The showroom and cafeteria are modernized.

2009

80 years of Krautwurst: a customer party with more than 250 guests.

2019

90 years of Reifen Krautwurst

2024

With Tobias Richter, the fourth generation joins the management.

Today

20 people, in the fourth generation. We do wheel alignment and ADAS calibration in-house, and you can book tire appointments online.

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1929founded
97years in Erlangen
20colleagues
4generations