Certified pre-owned inspection

Here's what we check before you get the car.

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What the inspection actually covers

Every Gowago car goes through a technical inspection. Not a vague "multi-point check" — an actual list of things we look at, with actual results.

What's inspected

Tyres

Tread depth on all four tyres – summer and winter. We tell you which tyres are mounted and if they are still good for 5000km or more.

Warning lights

Engine started, dashboard warnings checked. This covers brakes, engine, drivetrain, steering, and suspension.

Exterior lighting

All lights tested and working without fault.

Interior

Doors, locks, windows, seats, displays — checked. It doesn't smell. And personal data from previous driver is deleted.

Body

We take a close look and document any scratches or damage – if it's something bigger, we repair it.

Fluids

Engine oil, coolant, windshield washer, AdBlue, fuel — levels are topped up.

Service status

If the next service is due within 5,000 km or 6 months, we do it before delivery.

Documents & keys

Vehicle registration confirmed. Keys counted. EV charging cable included where applicable.

When is it good enough?

Not every car gets the Gowago Certified Pre-Owned label right away.

You have high standards – and so do we. That's why our cars only get the stamp of approval once they check each of the criteria below.

What we check
What we look at
When is it good enough?
Tyres
Tread depth measured on all four wheels
Minimum 4mm. Below that, we replace.
Warning lights
Engine start + all dashboard warnings
All lights off. If something flags, we fix it first.
Exterior lighting
All lights tested and working.
Everything works. No exceptions.
Fluids
Oil, coolant, fuel, AdBlue, washer fluid
Topped up to level. If service is due, we do it before delivery.
Interior
Seats, doors, locks, windows, displays, odour
Clean, functional, no surprises. Professionally cleaned before delivery.
Service status
Next service date and km
If due within 5,000 km or 6 months, we complete it before delivery.
Keys & documents
Key count, registration, charging cable (EV)
All present.
Scratches & damage
Full photo documentation of exterior condition
Documented. Bigger issues repaired before delivery.
Battery health
(EV/Hybrid)
State of Health certificate (SOH%)
Certificate available for most EVs and hybrids. If not available for your model, we tell you.

What's not in the inspection?

We don't test every single little feature – but you're still safe.

Functions like rear cameras, sensors, heated seats or infotainment features aren't tested. But, if in very rare cases something isn't right, we'll make it right. Call us, we'll take care of it.

What we don't test
Why you're still safe
Individual features
(rear camera, parking sensors, heated seats, infotainment, etc.)
If something is broken or missing, we'll fix it.
Minor cosmetic wear
Every car has a story – some signs of life are part of the deal. Everything is documented in our condition report.