Phone-only bookings
Calls at busy times are missed, and bookings written on paper get lost.
Automotive
Vehicle care apps that bring customers back.
Booking, reminders, vehicle history and workshop tools for garages and vehicle care businesses, on the web and on phones.
The problem
What gets in the way today.
Customers forget
Services, MOTs and seasonal checks slip without a timely reminder.
Updates are hard to share
Explaining extra work without photos or a record leads to doubt and delays.
Fleet customers need more
Business customers want every vehicle's status and costs without calling.
Vehicle history on paper
Service records and inspection notes are hard to find when the customer returns.
Parts and stock surprises
Jobs stall because parts were not ordered or stock counts were wrong.
What we build
Automotive software we can build for you.
Service booking apps
Customers pick a service and a slot, and the workshop sees it straight away.
Reminders
Automatic reminders for services, MOTs and renewals by text, email or push.
Vehicle history
A record of work done, with photos and documents the customer can see.
Workshop job boards
See today's jobs, who is on them and what is waiting for parts.
Digital vehicle inspections
Photos and notes from the workshop, shared with the customer to approve work.
Parts and stock tools
Track parts against jobs and get alerts before stock runs low.
Payments and invoices
Online invoices and card payments when the job is done.
Fleet portals
Business customers see every vehicle, its service history and next due date.
Solutions
Where most automotive projects start.
Three common starting points. Most products grow to include more than one, and every scope is shaped around your needs.
Booking and service app
- Online booking
- Service and MOT reminders
- Approve work from photos
- Invoices and history
Workshop management tools
- Job cards and technician tasks
- Digital inspections
- Parts linked to jobs
- Bay and staff planning
Fleet customer portal
- Every vehicle in one list
- Service history and due dates
- Bulk bookings
- Cost reports
How we work
What we take care of in automotive.
Every sector has its own rules and habits. These are the things we plan for from the first workshop, so they do not turn into surprises before launch.
Technology that suits this work
- React Native
- React and Next.js
- Node.js
- PostgreSQL
- SMS, email and push notifications
Simple for customers
Booking in under a minute, without creating an account first.
Fits workshop reality
Big, clear screens for a busy workshop, not a desk-bound back office.
Integrations
Connections to payment, messaging and parts systems where they offer an API.
Multi-site ready
Branches, staff roles and reporting when you grow.
What changes
What good software gives your team.
Bookings around the clock
Customers book when it suits them.
Faster approvals
Photos help customers say yes quickly.
Full history
Every vehicle's work is one search away.
Fewer stalled jobs
Parts are tracked against each job.
Loyal customers
Reminders bring people back.
Happier fleet clients
Business customers manage vehicles themselves.
Trends
Where automotive is heading.
- 01
Connected vehicles
Cars increasingly report their own data, opening new ways to plan service and repairs.
- 02
Electric vehicles
EV servicing, charging and battery health need new tools for garages and fleets.
- 03
Online car buying
More of the buying and servicing journey now starts on a phone.
- 04
Subscription and fleet models
Leasing and subscriptions need portals that track every vehicle and contract.
Why CrowdApps
How we work with automotive teams.
Scope agreed in writing
Before any work starts you get a written scope, timeline and price, so everyone knows what is being built.
Working software every week
Weekly demos of real, working features. You see progress and can change direction early.
You own the code and IP
Everything we build is yours: source code, designs and accounts, handed over in full.
NDA before we see your idea
We sign an NDA before you share details, and the same senior team stays with you from start to finish.
Our process
From first call to launch and beyond.
- 1
Intro call
A short call about what you need, who will use it and what is in the way today.
- 2
Written scope
Features, timeline and price in writing, with an NDA signed first if you need one.
- 3
Design
Clickable screens you can test with real users before we build.
- 4
Build and weekly demos
Working software every week, so you can steer as it takes shape.
- 5
Test and launch
Testing on real devices, then release to the web or the app stores.
- 6
Support and grow
Monitoring, fixes and new features in planned releases.
Our experience
We have built vehicle care and service booking apps for automotive businesses. We are happy to talk you through it on a call.
Ask us about this work →Questions
Asked by automotive teams.
Do customers need to download an app?
Not always. Many garages start with a mobile-friendly booking site and add an app when repeat customers want one.
Can you send MOT and service reminders automatically?
Yes. We schedule reminders from the vehicle record and send them by text, email or push.
Can you connect to our dealer or garage system?
If it has an API or data export, usually yes. We check what is possible during scoping.
Can customers approve extra work from their phone?
Yes. We can send photos and a clear quote, and record the customer's approval against the job.
How much does a project like this cost?
It depends on scope: the number of user types, features, integrations and platforms. After a short call we send a written scope with a fixed price or a monthly team cost, so you can decide before anything starts. You can also get a first range from our project estimator.
How long does it take to launch?
A focused first version usually takes a few months, and smaller tools can be faster. We agree the timeline in the written scope and show working software every week, so you can see it taking shape.
Who owns the code?
You do. The source code, designs, documentation and app store or cloud accounts are yours, and we hand everything over in full.
Do you support the product after launch?
Yes. We offer ongoing support, monitoring and updates, and we can keep adding features in planned releases. You can also take the code to your own team at any time.
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