Helping South Africans Buy Cars
with Confidence
BeforeYouSign is South Africa's human-verified vehicle transparency platform — giving every buyer the truth before pen touches paper.
Born from Frustration with Hidden Histories
South Africa's used-car market is a minefield. Clocked odometers, hidden accident histories, outstanding finance — buyers have long been left in the dark, relying on gut feel and a seller's word.
BeforeYouSign was founded to change that. Every vehicle is manually cross-checked by our verification team — not just scraped from a database — and the results are made available to any buyer, instantly, via a QR code on the windscreen.
No app. No subscription. No guesswork. Just the truth, right there at the vehicle.
BeforeYouSign at a Glance
Our core values
Everything we build and every decision we make is guided by these principles.
Radical Transparency
Buyers have a right to the full picture — ownership, accidents, finance, and more. No hidden reports, no paywalls for the buyer.
Human Verification
Our team manually cross-checks every detail against submitted documents. No automated shortcuts on safety-critical data.
Dealer Trust
We partner with dealerships who want to stand out for the right reasons — honesty. A BeforeYouSign badge means something to buyers.
Instant Access
No app, no account needed. Buyers scan the windscreen QR code and see the full report in seconds — right at the car.
Buyer Protection
Stolen status, outstanding finance, accident claims, microdot data — we check it all so buyers can decide with real confidence.
South Africa First
Built for the South African market, with local checks, local databases, and a deep understanding of how our used-car industry works.
What our team checks
Every vehicle submitted by a dealership goes through our rigorous 5-point human verification before we issue a QR code.
Microdot & VIN Verification
We cross-reference the VIN against submitted documentation to detect cloning or tampering, and confirm microdot compliance.
Stolen Vehicle Status
Checked against relevant stolen vehicle databases so buyers have peace of mind on ownership legitimacy.
Outstanding Finance
We verify whether there is any outstanding finance or encumbrance — a common and costly pitfall for buyers.
Accident & Claim History
Insurance and accident claim history is reviewed and disclosed so buyers know what happened to the vehicle.
Ownership & Licensing
Previous ownership and licensing status are confirmed against documentation, giving a clear picture of the vehicle's life.
We're building something bigger
Follow us on TikTok for car buying tips, verification explainers, and real South African car market insights — delivered with zero fluff.
Follow @beforeyousign on TikTokA small team, a big mission
We're a passionate South African startup committed to making the used-car buying experience safer, smarter, and more transparent for everyone.
Engineering Team
Building the platform that powers every verified report
Verification Team
Manually reviewing every vehicle submission for accuracy
Community Team
Educating South African car buyers via TikTok and beyond
Partnerships Team
Onboarding and supporting our trusted dealer network
Smart buyers deserve transparency.
Search any verified vehicle by VIN, or scan the QR code on the windscreen — free, instant, no app required.