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Vehicle history reports for vehicles registered in South Africa
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Avoid nasty surprises and make the right decision with FirstCheck.
Instant Vehicle facts
Market ValuesVehicle worth in current market Make informed decisions
Claim historyAccident damage / claim history Find out now
Police interestStolen history or wanted Know immediately
Vehicle specificationsStandard Vehicle Specification No Surprises
Who it's for
How it works
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VIN Verification
Valuation Report
Full Verification
Who FirstCheck is for
FirstCheck is here to support every type of vehicle buyer and owner. See how our reports bring clarity and confidence to your journey:
Smart buyers looking for transparency
Get a full vehicle history to make an informed decision and avoid hidden issues.
Owners ensuring fair insurance premiums
Stay on top of your vehicle’s true value with up-to-date reports that help you secure fair insurance rates.
Dealers building customer trust
Give your customers peace of mind with verified information that strengthens their confidence in your offerings.
Savvy sellers wanting full transparency
Provide potential buyers with verified reports to build trust and secure a fair price for your vehicle.
“FirstCheck made buying my car so much easier! Knowing the full history gave me peace of mind, and the report was detailed yet easy to understand. I wouldn’t buy a used car without it. Highly recommend!”
Jane M, Cape Town
“FirstCheck helped me make sure my car’s valuation was accurate for insurance purposes. With the report in hand, I knew I was getting the right coverage at a fair rate. It’s a relief knowing I’m not overpaying!”
Lebo S, Johannesburg
3 Steps to check your vehicle
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Step 1.
Enter your VIN
Start by entering the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of the vehicle you’d like to know more about. This unique code will allow us to search our database.
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Step 2.
We find a match
We’ll instantly check our database to see if there’s a match. If we find one, we’ll show you the make of the vehicle, so you know we’ve got the right vehicle.
Step 3.
Choose your report
From here, you have the option to select the type of report that best suits your needs:
- Sample Report: A quick overview to get you started
- VIN Verification: Ensure the VIN is accurate and not associated with a cloned vehicle.
- Valuation Report: Get the market value and more detailed insights on the vehicle's worth.
- Full Verification: A comprehensive check covering all the essential details about the vehicle’s history and condition.
Building trust, one check at a time: meet David Thomas.
Building trust, one check at a time: meet David Thomas.
David Thomas is the visionary founder behind First.Check, driven by a passion for transparency in the automotive industry. With over 2 decades of experience in the motor vehicle industry, David saw firsthand the risks and challenges consumers face when buying used vehicles. Determined to make vehicle purchases safer, he launched First.Check to provide South Africans with easy access to reliable vehicle information.
Insights from the First Check team.
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