In the summer of 1958, Rudolf Gautschi fulfilled his long-cherished wish to become self-employed. After just one week to decide, he decided to rent the Zentral Garage on Mittelstrasse in Langenthal. The starting signal was given on Saturday, July 12, 1958 with the VW and Chrysler brands. As the only VW dealership in the region, demand was high and success was not long in coming. However, with only three employees and the limited space available, the business was barely able to meet customer needs. A new business location was therefore inevitable. A garage needed to be close to the town center and provide sufficient space. With the intention of combining both requirements, Rudolf Gautschi made the courageous decision to purchase building land on Bützbergstrasse. At that time, there were no gray concrete blocks lining Bützbergstrasse. Instead, it was surrounded by lush greenery. This is exactly where Rudolf Gautschi saw his future garage.

The move to the new location was completed in the fall of 1961, laying the foundations for the successful further development of the company.