Building a Modern Automotive Parts Marketplace
From vision to reality
When a prominent automotive parts distributor approached Dinarys, they faced a clear business challenge: the traditional automotive parts market was no longer meeting modern customer demands. With thousands of parts across multiple suppliers and no unified digital presence, both the business and its customers were losing valuable time and resources in the procurement process.
About the project
Our client aimed to solve several key challenges in the European automotive parts market:
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Create a comprehensive online platform for both professional mechanics and car owners
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Provide easy access to a complete catalog of automotive parts
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Enable intelligent part searching through multiple methods
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Build a foundation for future European market expansion
Key challenges that our
team solved
In creating a complete automotive parts marketplace, our team encountered complex problems that needed creative answers. To succeed, we had to find a balance between advanced technology and ease of use, all while managing a large database of parts. Here’s how we tackled and overcame these challenges.
Data management requirements
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Integrate TecDoc’s extensive parts catalog
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Handle large data volumes ranging from 250,000 to 2 million parts, with their parameters
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Maintain accurate cross-reference data for alternative spare parts
User experience requirements
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Search by VIN number
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License plate lookup functionality
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Traditional make/model/year navigation
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Part number search with cross-reference support
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Predictive search
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Personal garage feature for saving vehicle information
Steps and scope of work delivered
Phase 1
Discovery and planning
(4 weeks)
We analyzed competitor platforms, and target audience needs for the automotive parts sector. We also documented technical specifications and created a comprehensive project roadmap, including TecDoc integration requirements.
Market research report
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Business requirements document
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Technical architecture plan
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Phase 2
Design and architecture
(6 weeks)
We developed user interfaces and a technical architecture, focusing on efficient parts search and catalog management. We also created a database schema and API architecture to handle millions of automotive parts.
UI/UX design
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Database architecture
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API documentation
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Phase 3
TecDoc integration
(10 weeks)
During this phase, we integrated the TecDoc catalog, developed core search functionality, and set up data synchronization and validation systems.
TecDoc API integration
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Elastic search functionality
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Data management system
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Phase 4
Core development
(12 weeks)
During core development, we built essential Shopify Plus ecommerce functionality and custom features specific to automotive parts retail. We also developed responsive frontend interfaces and specialized tools.
Core ecommerce platform
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Virtual garage feature
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Parts cross-reference system
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Phase 5
Testing and quality assurance
(6 weeks)
Next, we performed comprehensive testing of all platform features and data accuracy, verifying catalog information and system performance under various conditions.
Test documentation
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Performance reports
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Data validation results
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Phase 6
Launch preparation
(4 weeks)
In preparation for the launch, we did a final optimization of system performance, implemented security measures, and created technical documentation and user guides.
Optimized platform
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Security certificates
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Technical documentation
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Phase 7
Launch and support
(Ongoing)
During this final phase, which is still in progress, we performed a controlled platform launch with the initial user group and conducted ongoing system monitoring. Now we are providing continuous performance optimization and support.
Launch checklist
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Monitoring setup
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Support procedures
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Technology stack
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Platform: Shopify Plus for enterprise-grade scalability
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Payment processing: Stripe integration
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Custom TecDoc integration
Key features developed
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Custom TecDoc catalog integration
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Multi-method search system
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Virtual garage functionality
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Cross-reference parts lookup
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Mobile responsive design
Expected results
The completed platform achieved the client’s core objectives:
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Successful integration of the complete TecDoc catalog
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Fully functional search system supporting multiple lookup methods
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Custom features for professional and consumer users
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Scalable platform ready for future expansion
Why choose Dinarys for online marketplace development?
This project demonstrates our ability to:
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Handle complex technical integrations
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Build scalable ecommerce solutions
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Understand specific industry needs
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Create custom features for unique business requirements
