Chris Goossens

Owner at CG-Carworks and Deresto

Nuth, Limburg, Netherlands

About

I am Chris Goossens, born and raised in the Netherlands and a graduate in International Business. From an early age, I’ve had a deep passion for everything with wheels and an engine a passion that has grown into my life’s work. 💡 My Belief “Anyone can dream, but it’s execution that makes the difference. Where others see obstacles, I see opportunities and a chance to create lasting value.” 🚗 Me Today I am the founder of CG-Carworks, a company specialized in preserving and enhancing collector cars. Unlike traditional restoration, which often erases history, my approach is inspired by art conservation protecting originality, stabilizing condition, and carefully refining details, without losing authenticity. In addition, I founded Deresto, a product brand dedicated to detailing and restoration solutions. With Deresto, we develop high-quality products that support both professionals and enthusiasts in maintaining and restoring cars with the same focus on authenticity and craftsmanship. What we do at CG-Carworks: - Preservation Treatments making cars as perfect as possible without over-restoring - Leather Conservation & Repair – reviving and recoloring original interiors while keeping authenticity - Chassis & Underside Treatments – removing tectyl and stabilizing condition to safeguard long-term value Restoration Guidance when restoration is necessary, I help with research and connect clients to the best marque specialists worldwide. 👉 My mission is simple: to save automotive history and keep every car’s story alive.

Experience

  • DeResto at DeResto
    Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

    The name DeResto comes from detailing ‘De’ and restoration ‘Resto’. This combination makes DeResto, the brand that specializes in detailing and restoration.

  • Owner CG-Carworks at CG-Carworks
    Jun 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 1 mo

    CG-Carworks is the car company for the real car enthusiast, specialized in detailing and restoration. At CG-Carworks, we are redefining the way collector cars are cared for. Unlike traditional restoration, which often strips away a car’s history to create an artificial level of perfection, we specialize in preserving, stabilizing, and enhancing vehicles while maintaining their originality and historical integrity. Just as art conservators carefully restore paintings without erasing their past. Ensuring masterpieces like the Mona Lisa remain authentic. We apply that same philosophy to classic automobiles. We don’t erase history; we protect it. My love for cars started in 1990. From my first car ride in a Ford Fiesta XR2 I have been unable to get out of the car. From a ride-on car to a go-kart and mini bike, I was finally able to buy my first car when I was 17. My first car was a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle with a 1200 engine.

  • Founder at Carooss
    Jul 2017 - Jun 2019 · 2 yrs

    Carooss was a start-up in the automotive industry, selling brand new cars online. People are able to build their potential new car quickly and easily in our car configurator, they chose the type of car, color, and options. The customer will receive directly the best possible price including discount, VAT, BPM and delivery cost. Our goal is to provide the customer with a 100% risk-free and fully transparent car purchase online. Which problem does Carooss solve? Everybody would like to buy a car for a good and fair price but nobody likes to negotiate prices with salespeople. Price negotiations are not needed when you buy a car at Carooss.nl, all prices are already including the highest discount possible. Moreover, the world is moving fast and everybody wants to spend his time as efficiently as possible. Our customers are able to compare prices quickly and can order the car from home or at work, Carooss sells not only cars but also time.

  • Machenic at Speedservice
    Apr 2008 - Jun 2019 · 11 yrs 3 mos

    Speedservice the company where I am active as a mechanic. My main task is restoring classic Porsche's.

  • Internship Sales/Store Manager at Heuts Mobiliteit en Vrijetijd
    Feb 2012 - Apr 2013 · 1 yr 3 mos

    My last internship placement for my study sales specialist/store manager. Worked for the company Heuts where I learned a lot about sales and how to manage a store.