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Garage Mitra – Service & Reminder Platform for Local Garages

Built a mobile-first SaaS product for Indian garage owners, achieving 90% faster bill generation, 32% increase in customer retention, and 94% activation rate among non-technical users.

Project Overview

Built a mobile-first SaaS product for Indian garage owners, achieving 90% faster bill generation, 32% increase in customer retention, and 94% activation rate among non-technical users.

Technologies Used

React NativeNode.jsExpressMySQLFirebaseWhatsApp Cloud APIBunny StorageDigital Ocean

Key Results Achieved

The project delivered exceptional results across multiple metrics, demonstrating the effectiveness of our approach and the value delivered to the client.

90%
Bill Generation Speed
Faster bill generation (from ~10 minutes to <1 minute)
32%
Customer Retention
Increase in customer retention due to timely service reminders
2-3 hours/week
Time Saved
Time saved per garage by removing manual follow-up and record-keeping
94%
Activation Rate
Activation rate among first-time users with non-technical backgrounds
2,500+
Bills Generated
Bills generated in the first 4 months
7,000+
WhatsApp Reminders
WhatsApp reminders sent in the first 4 months
1,200+
Vehicles Registered
Vehicles registered by garage owners
93%
Satisfaction Rate
Satisfaction rate from early adopters

Challenges Faced

Every successful project comes with its unique set of challenges. Here are the key obstacles we identified and overcame during this project.

1.Garage owners losing repeat customers due to missed follow-ups and lack of service reminders
2.Most garages used physical books or stickers to track service history
3.Billing records were scattered or only stored on paper, leading to lost data and disputes
4.Non-technical users found existing tools too complex and avoided using digital solutions
5.No system to remind customers about upcoming vehicle services or insurance renewals
6.No way to track service history or customer loyalty
7.Limited access to digital tools, especially in tier 2 and tier 3 cities

Solutions Implemented

Our team developed innovative solutions to address each challenge, ensuring the project's success and exceeding client expectations.

1.Built Garage Mitra, a mobile-first SaaS product focused on Indian garage needs
2.Implemented bill recording via image upload with no typing required
3.Created search system by vehicle number, customer name, or phone number
4.Developed instant bill generation with custom-branded, GST-ready format
5.Integrated automated WhatsApp reminders for periodic service, insurance, and AMC follow-ups
6.Built customer & vehicle record keeping with full service history
7.Added multi-language support (Hindi, English, Gujarati)
8.Provided free trial with 4 months + 50 WhatsApp reminders each month

Project Impact & Success Metrics

The project's success is measured not just by technical achievements, but by the real-world impact it created for our client and their users.

Key Achievements:

  • 90% - Faster bill generation (from ~10 minutes to <1 minute)
  • 32% - Increase in customer retention due to timely service reminders
  • 2-3 hours/week - Time saved per garage by removing manual follow-up and record-keeping
  • 94% - Activation rate among first-time users with non-technical backgrounds

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Garage Mitra is a mobile-first SaaS platform designed specifically for Indian garage owners. It helps them manage customer records, generate bills instantly, send automated WhatsApp reminders for service follow-ups, and track vehicle service history, resulting in 90% faster bill generation and 32% increase in customer retention.

Garage Mitra allows garage owners to record bills by simply uploading images without any typing. The system automatically processes the image, generates custom-branded GST-ready bills, and stores them digitally. This reduces bill generation time from ~10 minutes to less than 1 minute.

Garage Mitra sends automated WhatsApp reminders for periodic vehicle services, insurance renewals, and AMC (Annual Maintenance Contract) follow-ups. The platform sent over 7,000 WhatsApp reminders in the first 4 months, helping garage owners maintain better customer relationships.

Yes, Garage Mitra was specifically designed for non-technical users. It achieved a 94% activation rate among first-time users with non-technical backgrounds. The app features multi-language support (Hindi, English, Gujarati) and an intuitive interface that requires no technical expertise.

Garage Mitra is built using React Native for cross-platform mobile apps, Node.js with Express for the backend API, MySQL for data storage, Firebase for authentication and notifications, WhatsApp Cloud API for reminder delivery, Bunny for storage, and hosted on Digital Ocean for reliability.

Garage Mitra saves 2-3 hours per week per garage by eliminating manual follow-up tasks and record-keeping. The automated reminder system and digital record management significantly reduce administrative overhead, allowing garage owners to focus on their core business.

Garage Mitra offers a free trial period of 4 months with 50 WhatsApp reminders included each month. This allows garage owners to experience the full benefits of the platform before committing to a paid subscription.

By sending timely service reminders and maintaining complete service history, Garage Mitra helps garage owners stay connected with their customers. This resulted in a 32% increase in customer retention, as customers receive proactive reminders about upcoming services and maintenance.

Yes, Garage Mitra supports multiple Indian languages including Hindi, English, and Gujarati. This makes it accessible to garage owners across different regions of India, especially in tier 2 and tier 3 cities where local language support is crucial.

Garage Mitra has achieved impressive results: 90% faster bill generation, 32% increase in customer retention, 2,500+ bills generated, 7,000+ WhatsApp reminders sent, 1,200+ vehicles registered, and a 93% satisfaction rate from early adopters in the first 4 months.

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Garage Mitra – Service & Reminder Platform for Local Garages