Our story

Building the most trusted directory for Swiss automotive experts

Autova connects drivers and fleet teams with vetted specialists across all 26 cantons. We combine local know-how with modern tooling so every project starts with clarity and trust.

Why Autova exists

  • Give buyers transparent access to verified workshops, garages, and mobility partners.
  • Help used car dealers showcase their expertise with rich profiles and meaningful analytics.
  • Modernise a fragmented market with standardised data and multilingual experiences.

Impact in numbers

Verified listings

2,653+

Profiles screened for accuracy, completeness, and responsiveness.

Cantons covered

26

Localised insights spanning every Swiss region.

Languages supported

4

German, French, Italian, and English content updated in lockstep.

Team members

12

Product, data, and support experts based in Zürich and Bern.

From spreadsheet to nationwide platform

Autova began as a simple spreadsheet tracking reliable garages in Zürich. As demand grew, we partnered with industry associations, standardised the data model, and invested in a modern Next.js platform.

Today we ingest daily updates, surface real-time metrics, and keep both buyers and used car dealers informed through an internationalised experience tailored for Switzerland.

Partner with Autova

Interested in featuring your workshop or collaborating on regional insights? Let’s talk.

Our guiding principles

Integrity first

We vet every listing manually and enforce clear quality benchmarks.

Radical transparency

Data points, response times, and verification criteria remain visible to everyone.

Human support

Local specialists answer questions in four languages and act on feedback fast.

Continuous innovation

We ship improvements weekly, from analytics dashboards to structured data tooling.

Milestones

2022
Research phase

Validated the need for a curated Swiss used car dealer directory with 120 buyer interviews.

2023
MVP launch

Published the first 300 verified profiles and introduced trilingual navigation.

2024
Data automation

Rolled out the CSV ingestion pipeline, statistics dashboard, and blog platform.

2025
Used car dealer portal beta

Opening self-service tools for used car dealers to manage listings, leads, and analytics.