eSignatures in the Automotive Industry: 6 questions answered for dealerships, rentals & more
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Thinking about using eSignatures in your dealership, rental business, or fleet operation, but not sure if it’s worth it? Whether you’re exploring new car dealership software or simply want to streamline your workflows, here are the top five questions we hear from automotive businesses just like yours.
1. “Can eSignatures simplify daily processes across our dealership or fleet software?”
Yes and you’ll feel it almost immediately. Even if you’re already using dealership software or a CRM, chances are you’re still dealing with manual steps or complex signing processes. That’s where eSignatures come in, working seamlessly alongside your existing car dealership software or dealer management system, eliminating those final bottlenecks.
Instead of waiting days (or even weeks) to get contracts signed, you can finalise them in minutes.
With eSignatures, you can:
- Speed up sales and leasing paperwork
- Cut down on admin and back-and-forth emails
- Track documents from one central place
- Give your customers a fast, seamless signing experience
- Close deals faster and keep cash flow healthy
Whether you’re scaling up, working across multiple sites, or just want to tighten up your processes, eSignatures slot right into your existing setup and make your whole workflow more efficient.
2. “Are eSignatures a good fit for my business?”
If your business deals with documents and needs people to sign them, then yes, eSignatures are the perfect fit. Whether you use basic tools or a full automotive dealer management software, we support all types of automotive businesses including:
Car dealerships:
- Speed up the car sales process
- Sign off test drives quickly
- Automate part exchange forms
- Finalise finance agreements faster
Fleet management providers:
- Onboard new drivers faster
- Approve maintenance work remotely
- Reduce paperwork slowdowns
Car rental and leasing companies:
- Get hire forms and damage waivers signed instantly
- Turn around ID checks and renewals quickly
- Make sure all your branches follow the same digital process
No matter your size, if documents are part of your daily work, Signable’s industry leading eSignatures slot easily into your workflow, enhancing whatever software you already use.
3. “Are eSignatures actually legal and secure for automotive contracts in the UK?”
Yes, 100%. In the UK, eSignatures are fully recognised under the eIDAS Regulation and the Electronic Communications Act 2000. You can use them for all sorts of legally binding automotive documents including car sales, hire agreements, and service authorisations.
Plus, they come with built-in protections like:
- Tamper-proof audit trails
- Timestamps
- Secure signer verification
Visit our compliance page to see how Signable stays fully aligned with UK and EU eSignature laws.
4. “We’ve got a few sites and branches, will eSignatures help keep things consistent?”
Definitely, multi-site businesses actually benefit the most. If you’re running multiple locations or working across departments, it’s easy for processes to get messy, with different teams using different methods. eSignatures bring consistency to your dealer management system processes, and improves your level of customer experience too.
You’ll be able to:
- Monitor documents in real time
- Keep processes consistent across all sites
- Reduce back-and-forth between branches
- Make everything easier for staff and customers alike
It’s the kind of software solution that helps you save time, and improves how your whole team works together.
5. “Is an eSignature tool expensive to use alongside dealership or fleet management software?”
It doesn’t have to be. We’re transparent about pricing at Signable, so you always know what you’re paying for and there’s no hidden extras. Whether you need to send a few documents a month or you’re processing hundreds across multiple branches, there’s a plan that fits.
We also don’t tie you into long, confusing contracts. You can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel anytime – no fuss, no fine print.
And you can try it for free first, no commitment needed.
6. “How hard is it to get started?”
Not hard at all. With Signable, it’s designed to be simple from day one. You don’t need to install anything or change your systems. Just:
- Sign-up
- Upload your document
- Add your signer’s details
- Click send
It’s made for busy teams who want to get things done quickly, not mess around with complicated tools.
“The support that Signable provides is incredibly useful. When our Sales team have had any queries, contacting Signable customer support has been easy, and they have been really helpful.” – ClickMechanic
Want to see how it works for your business?
Whether you’re reviewing your current automotive dealer software, looking for an add-on to your DMS, or just want to reduce admin, Signable can help. Start your free trial today and see how much smoother life can be with digital signing.
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