ApexPaint APP

ApexPaint is a mobile application for scanning vehicle identification numbers. The tool is designed for use by dealership staff. The VIN code serves as a unique identifier that allows you to find out the entire history of the car – this information is useful for any operation in the car market. Timely verification of the VIN allows to avoid problematic situations, such as the sale of stolen cars, the sale of cars with changed mileage, with hidden damage after an accident.

Dealership staff have to check VIN codes on a daily basis and the ApexPaint application makes their job easier and faster. In just a few seconds, the system checks the authenticity of the VIN and provides all the information about the car. This data is stored in the official database and accumulated throughout the car’s life – from assembly to disposal. To use the functionality, you need to log in to the system with your username and password and then select a dealer. The application is suitable for scanning the VIN codes of any vehicle – cars, trucks, motorcycles or buses.

The main features of ApexPaint:

VIN code scanner and adding extra equipment for the vehicle. There are two ways to verify the code: scan the code or enter the 17 characters manually. With so many numbers and letters to enter manually, it is easy to make a mistake, so a quick automatic scan is preferred.

VIN code detection. The application generates a report containing basic information about the vehicle:

• Year of manufacture;
• Manufacturer;
• Country of manufacture;
• Make mode;
• Equipment;
• Body type;
• Transmission and engine data;
• Service history;
• Other features.

The application provides the ability to customise the report. The user can customise fields, share information about the vehicle, save data, add photos and view information about optional equipment.

Scanning statistics. All scanned codes are stored in a separate tab with the date and exact time. The statistics can be viewed for a specified period of time – day, week or month.

Print stickers. The scan report goes to the special dealer’s database and contains a list of additional equipment that the car needs. with the indication of additional equipment which should be installed on the car. Using the ApexPaint application, the manager prints a sticker and glues it to the car so that the technical center can install the missing options (alarm system, immobilizer, window tinting, etc.).

Process and outcome of mobile application development

Creating the interface

ApexPaint is purely an application that solves a specific work task. This explains our choice of interface style – we made it minimalistic and restrained. But for all the laconism, the UI/UX principles have been thoroughly researched in the design solutions to make the interface intuitive and visually appealing to the user.

Functional development

We strictly followed the intended purpose of the application and implemented the most essential set of options for car service centre employees. We created the ability to change individual settings and tried to cover all the needs of users who need to verify VIN codes in their daily activities.

The result of the work

We have developed ApexPaint on the basis of modern software solutions, so the application has excellent performance:

• Uptime and lack of crashes;
• Optimised functionality;
• User-friendly interface;
• High speed;
• Correct scanning;
• Accurate detection of VIN codes;
• Correct report generation.

In the future, the customer plans to expand the functionality and options of the mobile application to meet user requirements.