Car Auction App

Business Challenge

Creation of a reliable web application for trading used cars in the form of a 24/7 auction.

Our Solution

The software development team worked on the following parts of the functionality:

• Authorization and authentication
• Adding and removing cars for sale
• Editing information
• Adding photos
• Searching engine within the Platform
• Reporting system

In general, the car auction app is intended for two types of users: the seller of the car and the potential buyer.

For the sellers, the process on the website for used cars is as follows:

• Registration and evaluation of the car. At this stage, the car is checked and evaluated, as well as all documents are verified.
• Car auction. The action starts after seller confirmation and setting the starting price. So, the auto goes live and becomes available for potential sellers. The auction is valid for 24 hours. Additionally, the seller can review the proposition in real-time mode and see the views and bids.
• Processing of the deal and auto handling. The car platform is the only contact point. The service takes care of all operations, including payment, processing documents, etc. The seller received the payment as soon as the buyer executed the transaction.

For the buyers, the process in the car auction app is as follows: 

• Registration and searching for the needed car. The search offers a set of filters to select the auto according to the preferences. In addition, buyers can add cars to the watchlist and get notifications. 
• Car buying. The buyer takes part in the auction. Although, he can save time using a digital bid agent. The buyer has a special dashboard, where he can review and manage all the trades.
• Processing of the deal and auto handling. Car dealer software is the only contact point. The service after processing the payment helps to prepare all necessary documents and is responsible for transporting the car to the needed location.

Business Impact

The development team successfully implemented the service for car auctions. The customer already works several years on the market with this solution and it is still popular among car buyers and sellers. Among the benefits is that the service does all the work instead of people and helps to process the deals.

Other Car Software Solutions

In the era of digitalization, more and more services are moving online. If a few years ago the direct presence of a person was needed to receive service or consultation, now everything is different. Many applications allow you to search for a handyman, rent a bicycle or a dress, hire an assistant, sell real estate, and much more. As for the topic of cars, a wide range of services can be ordered or performed using online applications. Among them are the following:

• Car selling app. This software enables the reliable and secure process of selling & buying of used and new cars.
• Car rental platforms. This solution helps to rent the auto of a certain brand for a certain period. Such platforms connect potential car renters with auto rental agencies or independent car owners. 
• Online auto parts stores. Such services make it possible to sell & buy auto parts or auto accessories to car owners and professional repair shops. In general, the assortment of such websites presents auto parts for different brands of cars. It is possible to order these parts or accessories online or make a pre-order in case of their temporary absence. 
• Driver training software. These solutions can be presented in different forms and cover different fields of knowledge, as well as train different competencies of the future driver. For example, the apps can include training lessons to improve theoretical knowledge. Also, they can have collections of tests and quizzes to test these competencies. However, there is another type of curriculum that functions in the form of simulations. Such simulators include various lessons for training driving skills, improving knowledge about the vehicle itself in general, and simulating various situations on the road (driving in the city, on overpasses, driving in emergency scenarios, and much more). 
• Driving school software. This solution helps to streamline the management and operations of driving schools. In general, such systems allow the management of driving school customer information, management of financial information and invoices, and organization of scheduling. For instance, the distribution of students and instructors by time and type of machine. Quite often, students can independently book or cancel classes online. Additional features also allow you to track the progress of driving school students and plan & adjust their course of study.
• Dealer management systems (DMS). This type of solution is specific to the automotive industry. As a rule, DMSs are multi-component systems that have several modules with different dealership functionality. Such systems include software that addresses dealership operations’ financial, sales, shop floor, parts, warehousing, and administrative components. In other words, the dealership can conduct efficiently all daily operations and thus better provide high-quality services.

Let’s talk about possible cooperation to enhance your software solutions for car businesses.