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ABOUT US

Yesterday. Today.
Zubak Grupa.

Our story begins back in 1978 with the opening of the family car workshop. Soon we have become known for high quality car repair services and selling new and used cars. Eventually we have rounded up our business portfolio to car rental, car insurance and car inspection, as well as production of buses and special vehicles.

 

Additionally we are offering a whole range of assistance services to domestic and European clients, starting with road and home assistance, medical services and much more. High-end vacation premises also contribute beautifully to our successful business story.

Driven by reliability

Behind the AutoZubak name is more than 45 years of experience in car sales and maintenance. We are proud to be exclusive partners for Volkswagen, Audi and Škoda vehicles in Croatia. Our customers can also choose from a variety of other brands of used cars. Our vision is providing a unique and full-service experience of buying and servicing vehicles.

Driven by humanity

Having started as a roadside assistance more than 10 years ago, ORYX Assistance has grown into a high-quality European assistance company with a handful of innovations. Our portfolio consists of nine innovative products, each custom tailored for our clients. Thanks to our extraordinary partners and employees, ORYX Assistance is available to provide roadside assistance throughout Europe while offering services in eight European countries.

Driven by practicality

Car technical inspection station in Velika Gorica is a modern and fully equipped center for a fast and reliable regular, preventative or special technical vehicle inspection. We also provide registration services and extension of the validity of traffic licenses.

Driven by adventure

ORYX Rent a car offers clients the ultimate long-term car rental experience – without compromise. Whether it is a multi-month or multi-year rental, ORYX Rent a car provides complete freedom and mobility to meet all your needs.

Driven by security

Whichever insurance company and type of insurance you choose, the best offer is waiting for you at the ORYX Insurance Agency. The decision is yours, and we will make sure that you and your travel companions are perfectly carefree.

Driven by precision

The NEOSTAR digital platform is a revolutionary online platform for buying, selling and servicing used cars. Prior to being listed on the platform, each car is inspected, documented and photographed in detail by NEOSTAR experts. Customers are being fully assisted with paperwork and warranty in car buying process.

Driven by strength

CROBUS is the leading Croatian manufacturer of buses, truck equipment, light delivery vehicles and special vehicles. Our products have modern design signature and outstanding durability and resistance. Production of our vehicles is adapted to the specific needs of our clients.

Driven by perfection

Dreaming of a luxurious holiday for all your senses? The 5* Ikador Luxury Boutique Hotel & Spa allows you to relax in style, aided by bespoke service devoted to every detail. Relax, this is an experience above all your expectations.

Driven by harmony

Veladrion Resort is a 5* Adults Only destination situated in a breathtaking Adriatic landscape to take you beyond your imagination. With its stunning surroundings, luxurious amenities, and top-notch service, Veladrion Resort is the ultimate destination for an indulgent getaway that you will never forget.

/ AUTOZUBAK

/ ORYX Assistance

/ ORYX STANICA ZA TEHNIČKI PREGLED

/ ORYX RENT A CAR

/ ORYX ZASTUPANJE U OSIGURANJU

/ NEOSTAR

/ CROBUS

/ Ikador Luxury Boutique hotel & spa

/ Veladrion Resort

Driven by reliability

Behind the AutoZubak name is more than 45 years of experience in car sales and maintenance. We are proud to be exclusive partners for Volkswagen, Audi and Škoda vehicles in Croatia. Our customers can also choose from a variety of other brands of used cars. Our vision is providing a unique and full-service experience of buying and servicing vehicles.

Driven by humanity

Having started as a roadside assistance more than 10 years ago, ORYX Assistance has grown into a high-quality European assistance company with a handful of innovations. Our portfolio consists of nine innovative products, each custom tailored for our clients. Thanks to our extraordinary partners and employees, ORYX Assistance is available to provide roadside assistance throughout Europe while offering services in eight European countries.

Driven by practicality

Car technical inspection station in Velika Gorica is a modern and fully equipped center for a fast and reliable regular, preventative or special technical vehicle inspection. We also provide registration services and extension of the validity of traffic licenses.

Driven by adventure

ORYX Rent a car offers clients the ultimate long-term car rental experience – without compromise. Whether it is a multi-month or multi-year rental, ORYX Rent a car provides complete freedom and mobility to meet all your needs.

Driven by security

Whichever insurance company and type of insurance you choose, the best offer is waiting for you at the ORYX Insurance Agency. The decision is yours, and we will make sure that you and your travel companions are perfectly carefree.

Driven by precision

The NEOSTAR digital platform is a revolutionary online platform for buying, selling and servicing used cars. Prior to being listed on the platform, each car is inspected, documented and photographed in detail by NEOSTAR experts. Customers are being fully assisted with paperwork and warranty in car buying process.

Driven by strength

CROBUS is the leading Croatian manufacturer of buses, truck equipment, light delivery vehicles and special vehicles. Our products have modern design signature and outstanding durability and resistance. Production of our vehicles is adapted to the specific needs of our clients.

Driven by perfection

Dreaming of a luxurious holiday for all your senses? The 5* Ikador Luxury Boutique Hotel & Spa allows you to relax in style, aided by bespoke service devoted to every detail. Relax, this is an experience above all your expectations.

Driven by harmony

Veladrion Resort is a 5* Adults Only destination situated in a breathtaking Adriatic landscape to take you beyond your imagination. With its stunning surroundings, luxurious amenities, and top-notch service, Veladrion Resort is the ultimate destination for an indulgent getaway that you will never forget.

Moments to remember

1978

Family car repair workshop for all types of cars opened

1979

Workshop becomes an authorized service for Volkswagen and Audi vehicles

1985

Development & expansion

1990

First car dealership opened - VAG Commerce Zubak company becomes first privately held car selling company in ex-Yu

1993

Auto centar Zubak becomes Croatian general importer for Volkswagen and Audi brands (1993), Porsche (1995), and SEAT (1996)

1998

Acquisition of future tourist complex Veladrion in Žrnovnica

1999

P.Z. Auto (Porsche Zubak Auto) established, becomes Croatia’s general importer for the entire Volkswagen Group in 2000

2007

Auto Management Centre established for financing service, Fleet Management, Driving School and Safety Driving Centre

2008

AMC Rent a car established & bus factory opened

2010

Production of first Croatian bus and AMC Assistance established

2011

AMC rebranding to brand ORYX Grupa

2014

Establishment of AutoZubak Neostar brand of used cars and maintenance of all car brands

2016

ORYX affiliates in Bosnia and Herzegovina (2016), Austria (2017), Slovenia, Albania, Montenegro, Republic of North Macedonia, Serbia and Italy (2018)

2017

First online car sale in Croatia by AutoZubak Neostar & start of project Neostar.com platform

2018

Merger of sister companies AutoZubak and ORYX Grupa into Zubak Grupa

2019

Opening of Ikador Luxury Boutique Hotel & Spa

2020

New Management Board - Ivan Zubak took the role of CEO and Pavo Zubak, owner and founder of the company, became chairman of the Supervisory Board

2021

Launch of NEOSTAR platform for buying and selling used cars

2023

Veladrion Resort

Opening of Veladrion Resort - luxury adult only resort

FROM NOMINATION TO SUPERB RECOGNITION

Awards - our favorite destination and motivation for years to come

ŠKODA CHALLENGE 2024

Our service technician Alen Ember and the Croatian team secured the second place in the Best Emobility Team category at the international competition Škoda Challenge 2024.

CROATIA'S TOP EMPLOYER

Ever since 2019, we are consistently among the TOP 5 best Croatian employers. In 2023, we secured 2nd place overall and 1st place in the Trade category. In previous years, we won 3rd place in 2019 and 2022, and 4th place in 2021 and 2020. The survey is conducted by the MojPosao.hr website, with votes provided by our own employees.

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ŠKODA GOLDEN BADGE

In June 2022, our sales advisor Tomislav Smolčić won the “Golden Badge” at the International ŠKODA Challenge for his dedication and success in sales.

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ŠKODA CHALLENGE 2022

Our colleagues Tamar Rajšić & Tomislav Smolčić are the national winners of the ŠKODA Challenge 2022. Tamara won the award in the Sales manager category, while Tomislav was ranked best in Sales advisor category.

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BEST OF CROATIA 2022

Best rated hotel in Croatia for 2022 according to the prestigious Austrian guide Falstaff Travel.

  • IKADOR LUXURY BOUTIQUE HOTEL & SPA

DISCOVERCARS AWARD

ORYX Rent a car won an award for highest user experience in 2021 and 2022 by one of world’s top car rental companies, Discovercars.com.

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CUSTOMER FAVOURITE AWARD

For six years in a row, ORYX Rent a car has been awarded the best car rental user experience from Rentalcars.com, the world’s largest online car rental system.

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BEST CONTACT CENTER IN CROATIA

In 2020, ORYX Assistance contact center was awarded best Croatian call center with 31 or more employees.

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BEST BUY AWARD AUTO MOTO CROATIA

In 2016/2017 customers and service users have chosen AutoZubak as the brand that provides the best price-quality ratio.

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BEST ŠKODA DEALER IN CROATIA

Prestigious award to AutoZubak Varaždin for the best ŠKODA dealer in 2022, and AutoZubak Osijek in 2018.

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GOLDEN KUNA

In 1997 AutoZubak was awarded among the the medium-sized companies. Golden Kuna is a prestigious Croatian Chamber of Commerce award given to best companies in Croatia for their business success and contribution to economy.

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AWARD FOR EXPORT PROMOTION

The award was given for promotion of Croatian high export products with investment potential.

  • CROBUS

TRAVELER'S CHOICE AWARD

Top 10% of the best rated hotels in 2021 in the world.

  • IKADOR LUXURY BOUTIQUE HOTEL & SPA

TRAVELLER REVIEW AWARD

Booking.com award for the best rated hotel in Croatia in 2020-

  • IKADOR LUXURY BOUTIQUE HOTEL & SPA

BOOKING.COM

According to Booking.com users, ORYX Rent a car has been the best Croatian rent a car in terms of quality for years.

  • ORYX RENT A CAR

ŠKODA ONLINE CHALLENGE INTERNATIONAL

Dino Štiber, AutoZubak car sales manager from our Varaždin branch, won 3rd place in the category of the best sales manager in the world.

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TOP CAR SERVICE

Volkswagen, Audi and Škoda factories for years have been organizing a competition called Top Service. AutoZubak Audi services won awards in 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016, and AutoZubak Škoda service won in 2021.

ŠKODA CHALLENGE INTERNATIONAL FINAL

In 2019, Nevenka Sever, car sales manager from our branch in Sesvetski Kraljevec won 3rd place in the Service Advisor category among 191 competitors from 32 countries.

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People we trust.

Ever since he was a young boy, Ivan showed great interest for construction works, but love for cars prevailed. As a CEO he is responsible for overall group strategy. Beside that he is directly responsible for ORYX Assistance, ORYX Rent a car, human resource department, internal audit and research & development within Zubak Grupa.

Ivan Zubak

CEO

Since he was a boy he loved to attend important meetings - then for play, now every day. He became a member of the Management Board in 2007 and is currently in charge of sales and after-sales of vehicles, IT department and holds the position of Executive director of the startup NEOSTAR.

Dimitrije Trbović

Board member

As a big car fan Dubravko dreamed of being garbage truck driver. His childhood dreams luckily did not come true as he pursued his career in finance. He joined Zubak Grupa from Zagrebačka banka in 2006 as a member of the Management Board for corporate functions. His responsibilities include finance and controlling, accounting, legal and human resources, and asset management.

dr. sc. Dubravko Skender

Board member

Žaklina Trbović

She grew up surrounded with car repair lifts and spare parts while her first toys were bolts and screws. As a child, she wanted to be a swimmer, which is why she has been successfully swimming in the marketing water since 2001. She was appointed as a member of the Management Board for marketing and corporate communications in 2013.

Žaklina Trbović

Board member

Our strength and success are based on continuous long-term and fair relationships with both our employees, as well as partners and clients. Through honesty, innovations and consistency to excellence, we strive to always be the best at what we do.

KEY RESULTS

1,590,000

vehicles repaired

160,000

new and used cars sold

1,200,000

active ORYX Assistance memberships

325,000

people from more 180 different countries rented a car in ORYX Rent a car

885,000

vehicles examined at the ORYX Car inspection station

165,000

signed insurance policies with ORYX Insurance agency

We love helping.

Zubak Grupa is led by the principles of corporate social responsibility through its way of doing business, care for employees and sustainable practice along with cooperating with partners and the local community. Find some of our significant collaborations outlined below.

House of St. Francis

To show our solidarity during the Christmas season, we fulfilled wishes and donated €5,000 and gifts to the residents of the House of St. Francis, a home for children without parental care, at the end of 2023.

NAD LIPOM

donacija OŠ nad lipm

At the end of 2022, we recognized and financially supported the quality work and effort of the professional staff of Elementary School for children with mild and severe intellectual disibilities “Nad Lipom”.

DEEDS OF LOVE

In 2020 and 2021, we financially supported children suffering from malignant diseases and their families through the Love in Action Association.

EMPLOYEES FOR EMPLOYEES

Zubak Grupa employees stepped in for colleagues whose homes were destroyed Petrinja earthquake on December 29, 2020. In just a few days more than 70,000 kuna was raised. Zubak Grupa added another 235,500 kuna to that amount. Total amount of 307,000 kuna was donated to our colleagues.

SUPPORTING EXPERTS IN THE MAKING

In 2021, we donated original vehicles spare parts to two schools in the Sisak-Moslavina County, helping to create top experts in the domestic automotive industry.

LONG LASTING FRIENDSHIP

From 2006 to 2014, we were proud holder of the title “Corporate friend of UNICEF”, and during that time we donated a total of 8 vehicles. We continued our cooperation in 2020, in the project of providing psychosocial support to children and families in the Sisak-Moslavina County, after the devastating earthquake, by providing them with 3 vehicles.

PLAY YOUR HEART OUT

Through the humanitarian scholarship program “Igraj srcem”, which was run for 5 years in a row, we helped students with disabilities by providing them with the initial boost for start of their work careers.

ORYX FOR ORYX

ORYX Assistance provides year-round nutrition and health care for the scimitar oryx (oryx dammah) in the Zagreb ZOO.

IMPORTANCE OF MOBILITY

In 2009, we donated a Škoda Fabia to the Association of dystrophic patients in our attempt to improve and facilitate the lives of people in need.

S.O.S. CALLING

In 2006, AutoZubak donated two cars to the SOS Children’s Village Croatia – Seat Cordoba to SOS Children’s Village Lekenik and Škoda Fabia Combi to SOS Youth Association in Osijek.

PREPARING THE WORLD FOR TOMORROW

In 2005, AutoZubak reconstructed and completely renovated the Laboratory for Engines and Vehicles in cooperation with the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture in Zagreb. Since 2004. AutoZubak is a proud sponsor of FSB Racing Team, group of young and enthusiastic students of aforementioned Faculty, on a mission to conceptualize, design and construct single seater race cars for the purpose of racing in European countries within a head organization – Formula Student.

HAND IN HAND WITH FUTURE

In 2003, AutoZubak donated funds to the Faculty of Economics & Business for the renovation of the classroom and modern equipment paired with technical and visual accessories.

SWIFT AID FOR MERKUR HOSPITAL

In 2003, AutoZubak donated a specially designed VW Caravelle vehicle to the Merkur Clinical Hospital Center for the needs of the medical transplant team.

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