Less stress on the road: A cross-platform mobile app for ordering car repair services

CIGen partnered with a Sweden-based client in the transport and logistics industry to develop a cross-platform mobile app that provides car owners with an Uber-like experience for ordering car repair services.

The app offers a fully digitalized alternative to traditional insurance companies, supporting subscription-based plans and enabling real-time communication between drivers and mechanics.

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Tech stack

.NET Core

Xamarin Forms

Google Maps API

Azure Notification Hub

MS AppCenter

Prism Forms

SkiaSharp

Git

Facebook Analytics

Intercom API

Payer

About
our client

Location

Sweden

Industry

Logistics

Timeline

2021

Our client is an innovative player in the transport and logistics industry in Sweden.

They aimed to revolutionize car repair services by offering a fully digital solution that provides technical assistance and support through a subscription-based mobile app, catering to both short-term and long-term customer needs.

The challenge

The client required a mobile app that could offer a seamless user experience similar to Uber, while supporting local and international payment methods and enabling real-time communication between drivers and mechanics.

Key challenges included integrating Sweden-specific payment systems and building an efficient communication platform using Intercom, which had no official Xamarin integration.

Collaboration goal

To develop a cross-platform mobile app that allows users to request car repair services in real-time, featuring an Uber-like experience, subscription-based payments, and integrated real-time communication

Services we delivered

Mobile App development

DevOps

Cloud consultancy

Software architecture

Team composition

CIGen filled the talent and knowledge gap in weeks where the company would have needed months to do so. The line-up included:

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The result

Revolutionizing car repair services with a seamless mobile app

CIGen successfully developed a cross-platform mobile app for iOS and Android, offering car owners an Uber-like experience for ordering car repair services.

The app supports real-time tracking, automatic data retrieval from the user profile, and a robust subscription-based payment system.

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Real-time tracking: Users can track the mechanic's real-time location and estimated arrival through Google Maps API.

Seamless communication: Integrated the Intercom library to enable real-time communication between drivers and mechanics, providing instant technical support.

Subscription-based payments: Implemented a flexible payment system based on yearly or monthly insurance subscriptions, with additional services such as car rental or hotel payments.

Localized payment solution: Integrated Payer payments, supporting both local and international bank services for quick and secure transactions.

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Client about our cooperation

The features

Uber-like user experience Offers a seamless experience for ordering car repair services, with real-time tracking and communication.

Subscription-based payments Supports yearly or monthly insurance subscriptions, with additional services available for specific periods.

Real-time communication Integrated Intercom for live chat support between drivers and mechanics, including FAQs and common breakdown issues.

Localized payment integration Utilized Payer payments to support local and international payment services, ensuring secure transactions.

Dynamic pricing Developed a complex pricing system that adjusts based on payment periods, promo codes, and discounts.

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