Carbon and Chrome Automotive Studio offers certified car care for consumers and businesses in Pune
Carbon and Chrome Automotive Studio, a Pune-based car detailing and paint protection studio, operates as both a consumer and business service provider. It is the city’s only studio authorized by Saint-Gobain and certified by 3M and Gyeon, offering transparent, warranty-backed automotive care. The company also serves corporate and pre-owned car platform clients.
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What Carbon and Chrome Automotive Studio does
Carbon and Chrome Automotive Studio, based in Viman Nagar, Pune, provides certified car detailing, paint protection, and premium automotive accessories. According to YourStory, the studio is Pune’s only facility authorized by Saint-Gobain and certified by 3M and Gyeon, combining these services under one roof with transparent processes and manufacturer-backed warranties.
Services and market reach
The studio offers ceramic and graphene coatings, paint protection film, vinyl wraps, paint correction, custom paint jobs, and a range of accessories such as audio systems, infotainment screens, body kits, and alloy wheels. It serves customers across Pune and neighboring cities like Mumbai, Nashik, and Satara, according to YourStory.
The company also partners with pre-owned car platforms like Cars24 and Spinny for pre-sale vehicle preparation, reinforcing its position as a trusted provider in automotive care.
Business model and clientele
Carbon and Chrome operates on a fee-for-service model, catering to both individual car owners (B2C) and businesses (B2B). According to YourStory, its B2B clients include corporate fleets, automotive dealerships, premium residential societies, and pre-owned car platforms. The studio targets startups, small, medium, and large enterprises across India.
Founding and operations
Founded in 2018 by Sahil Takidar, Carbon and Chrome Automotive Studio was established to address the lack of a certified, transparent, and warranty-backed automotive care provider in Pune. The company was incorporated in 2023 and employs between 11 to 20 people, as reported by YourStory.
What this means
Lazyfounder analysis — our interpretation, not reported fact.
Carbon and Chrome Automotive Studio’s model highlights a growing niche in India’s automotive aftermarket: premium, certified, and warranty-backed car care. For founders and operators, this signals an opportunity to explore specialized services in urban markets where owners and businesses are willing to pay for quality and transparency. The studio’s B2B partnerships with pre-owned car platforms and dealerships also demonstrate how service providers can integrate into larger automotive ecosystems, creating recurring revenue streams beyond direct consumer sales.
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