Our History
Automobilia is an officially authorized Volvo dealer with over 60 years of experience, more than 60,000 customers, and remains a family-owned business through and through to this day.
The knowledge we’ve gained through years of expertise, combined with the various acquisitions made by Automobilia, gives our company a clear competitive edge when it comes to customer care, service, and professional advice.
Every day, we at Automobilia are committed to providing you, our customer, with the best possible service. Personal contact, professional advice, and 24/7 availability are deeply embedded in our business operations.
Our extensive team of employees—both in front of and behind the scenes—is professionally trained and has extensive experience to provide you, our customer, with the best possible service.
In addition to new passenger cars, vans, and trucks, Automobilia also offers a wide selection of low-mileage used vehicles.
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Lynk&Co Roeselare
Although Automobilia was already able to provide service to Lynk&Co drivers through its Volvo Cars locations, a separate Lynk&Co location dedicated to the sale of new passenger cars was launched in early 2026.
Zeekr West Flanders
In the spring of 2026, the company invested in launching the distribution of an additional passenger car brand to further expand its all-electric lineup for its customers. Automobilia thus became the exclusive distributor of Zeekr throughout the province of West Flanders.
Van Renterghem Trucks Pittem
Automobilia Trucks’ latest expansion was made possible by the acquisition of Van Renterghem Trucks in Pittem, and has since grown into one of the most important Volvo Trucks locations.
Acquisition of Vansteeland - Renault Trucks Izegem
In addition to being a Volvo Trucks dealer, Automobilia also became a dealer for Renault Trucks vans and trucks, thanks to the acquisition of the family-owned company Vansteeland. Day-to-day management remains in the hands of Noël and Geert Vansteeland.
De Grande Cars
Automobilia Ypres
It wasn't just the car dealerships that grew; truck dealerships also contributed to Automobilia's expansion.
Automobilia Roeselare
One year after the turn of the millennium, Automobilia opened a location in Roeselare.
Veurne Auto
Not long after, Automobilia expanded by opening a branch in Veurne.
Automobilia Zarren
Automobilia’s first investment of its own came 13 years later, and its first location was established in the small but charming town of Zarren.
RECON Ostend
The official dealer, Automobilia, had humble beginnings. The roots of the company can be traced back to 1960 at the Ostend-based parent company Recon, which was run by the parents of the current manager, Christ Soete.