– There was a loss in the accounts in both 2024 and 2025. The owners were aware of that since we are in a start-up phase. The operating losses therefore came as no surprise. The turnover for 24/25 ended at NOK 9.77 million, says Runar Hellem.
Was almost a million-minus
– Neither of the years were perfect accounting years, so the operating profit was below one million kroner during the first two years (minus 725,000 in 2025 and minus 258,000 kroner in 2024).
Building owner Anders Oven (left) and seller Henrik Fjelle at Plankebyen Dekksenter tested the car course that customers can try. If you stop by, you can try to beat the course record of 6.59 seconds.
Photo: Geir A. Carlsson
– But as I said, those numbers were as expected in the initial phase. Much has been invested in equipment and tools, and therefore we believe that the accounts in 2026 will end up in balance.
– But who covers two years of deficit?
– The owners do that. There is a solid group of owners behind it, and they are determined to cover the deficit now, because they see that this can grow into something bigger and stronger, says Hellem.
General manager at Plankebyen Dekksenter Runar Hellem.
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The tire hotel, the tire center and the car care department are located in Svaneveien, at the back of the BilXtra building. The store is also a newcomer to the address, but with an entrance facing Dikeveien
– We have a good relationship with the other businesses in the building, and our customers range from large players to the private market. The start of 2026 looks promising, says Hellem.