Why We Built Finds: A BetterQA Story
How a software quality company in Cluj-Napoca ended up building a classic car auction platform.
Marcus Webb
Finds Editorial Team
BetterQA is a software testing company. We test banking applications, medical devices, and defense systems. Our engineers find bugs before they reach production, validate that software works as intended, and ensure quality across complex systems.
So why are we building a classic car auction platform?
It Started with a Dacia 1300
Several of our engineers are car enthusiasts. Not Bugatti collectors, but people who appreciate a well-maintained Dacia 1300, a project Alfa Romeo, or a barn-find Trabant.
When one of our team tried to buy a classic online, they encountered the same problems repeatedly:
- Listings that hid problems behind careful photography
- Sellers who disappeared when asked for more details
- Platforms that took money but offered no protection
- No way to verify that cars were actually as described
This felt familiar. In software testing, we spend our days asking: "Does this actually work the way it claims to?" The classic car market needed someone asking the same question.
Quality Principles Applied to Cars
Verification Over Trust
In software testing, we don't assume code works - we verify it. On Finds, we don't assume listings are accurate - we review them. Every listing goes through manual approval.
Transparency in Process
Our testing reports tell clients exactly what we found, good and bad. Finds listings must disclose known issues.
Systematic Approach
Clear fees (5% buyer premium, no hidden costs), defined processes, and consistent standards bring order that benefits everyone.
Why Romania, Why Now
BetterQA is based in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. We see the Eastern European classic car market emerging in ways that Western Europe experienced a decade ago.
Barn finds still happen here. Dacias, Trabants, and AROs sat in garages through the 1990s and 2000s while their Western counterparts were scrapped. Now, enthusiasts worldwide are discovering these cars.
The BetterQA Connection
Every BetterQA client gets access to our internal tools - BugBoard for bug tracking, Flows for test automation, BetterFlow for project management. These tools grew from solving our own problems.
Finds is the same philosophy applied to a different domain. We're enthusiasts who happen to know how to build reliable software.
Come Drive With Us
If you're looking for your first classic, or your tenth, browse current auctions. If you have a car to sell, list with us.
The classic car market should be accessible, transparent, and trustworthy. That's what we're building.
Finds is a BetterQA project. BetterQA is a software testing company based in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, serving clients including Samsung, McDonald's, and NATO-certified systems.
Marcus Webb
Finds Editorial Team
Marcus is a classic car enthusiast and automotive journalist with over 15 years of experience covering European car culture. He writes for Finds, a BetterQA Labs project.
Frequently asked questions
How does the Finds auction process work?
Sellers submit their classic car for review. Once approved, the auction runs for 3-7 days with real-time bidding and anti-sniping protection. The winning bidder pays a 5% buyer fee on top of the hammer price.
Is it safe to buy classic cars on Finds?
Yes. Every listing goes through a verification process. Sellers must disclose known defects and provide detailed photos and condition reports. Buyers can dispute within 7 days of delivery if the vehicle was misrepresented.
What fees does Finds charge?
Buyers pay a 5% fee on the final hammer price. There are no hidden costs. Listing is free for sellers. Payments are processed securely via bank transfer or online payment.
Published on Finds.ro, a classic car auction platform built by BetterQA, an ISO 9001 certified software testing company with 200+ projects delivered. Information in this article has been reviewed by our editorial team with 15+ years of experience in the European classic car market.
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