Loopcon Technologies

Laravel

Case Study ACR Mechanic Project Car Service Booking & Parts eCommerce Platform

Project Overview

The ACR Mechanic project is a full-featured web platform combining car service booking and car parts eCommerce.

Developed for a single car service center, it allows user to:

  • Book car services online
  • Purchase spare parts and accessories.
  • Combine service and parts booking.

Framework: Laravel (PHP)

Database: MySQL

Frontend: Bootstrap, HTML5, CSS3, JS

APIs: Google Reviews, OTP API, SBI Payment Gateway

Version Control: Git

Hosting: Scalable shared or VPS environment.

Objectives & Goals

  • Simplify the process of booking car maintenance and services.
  • Provide a one-stop shop for car parts and accessories.
  • Allow users to manage their booking, invoices, and purchases online.
  • Enable Admin to control services, prices, and inventory efficiently.

Challenges

  • Integrating service booking with product purchase flow.
  • Managing different car brands, models, and fuel types dynamically.
  • Designing an easy-to-use backend for admins.
  • Implementing secure payment gateway and OTP verification.

Solutions

  • Used modular Laravel architecture for flexibility.
  • Created dynamic pricing system based on brand/model.
  • Integrated SBI Payment Gateway and OTP API.
  • Built clean and responsive Bootstrap frontend.

Frontend Development

Frontend includes all user-facing pages and booking/shop flows:

  • Home, Services, and Services Center pages.
  • Product listing and detailed product pages.
  • Cart, Checkout, and Payment gateway integration.
  • Login, Register, Forgot Password, and Static pages.

Developed for a single car service center, it allows user to:

  • Book car services online
  • Purchase spare parts and accessories.
  • Combine service and parts booking.

Backend Development

Admin panel developed using Laravel with features like:

  • Manage Users, Services, products, and Orders.
  • Update Service Prices by Brand/Model/Fuel Type.
  • Manage Time Slots, Home Page Sections, and Setting.
  • Send Automated Emails for Bookings, Cancellations, and Notifications.
  • Control over GST, social links, and contact details.

System Architecture Overview

Architecture Layers:

  • Presentation Layer: Bootstrap-based Frontend UI.
  • Application Layer: Laravel Controllers and Middleware.
  • Data layer: MySQL relational database
  • Integrations: SBI Payment Gateway, OTP API, Google Reviews.

This layered design ensures maintainability and scalability.

User Panel Features

  • Profile management and personal info editing.
  • View and manage bookings and purchased products.
  • Cancel or reschedule services (up to 24 hours before schedule).
  • Download invoices in PDF format.
  • Guest checkout and user registration post-purchase.

Admin Panel Capabilities

  • Monitor all registered users and their activities.
  • Manage all service packages and shop products.
  • Handle brand logos, service slots, and appointments.
  • Access and export order data and booking reports.
  • Control homepage banners, text, and exclusive offers.

Key Features

  • Contact form with user message submission.
  • Add-to-Cart to Payment flow with guest login support.
  • Cancel Order / Rearrange Booking.
  • Google Reviews (4+ stars) integration on Home page.

Database Design

MySQL Database with normalized schema including tables for:

  • Users, Roles, Permission.
  • Services, Packages, and Pricing.
  • Products, Categories, Brands, Models.
  • Orders, Bookings, Invoices.
  • Reviews and Settings.

Relationship designed for efficient data management.

Integrations & Security

  • SBI Payment Gateway integration for secure transactions.
  • OTP-based authentication for login and verification.
  • Google Reviews API for displaying real-time reviews.
  • Secure user data handling using Laravel middleware and validation.

Future Enhancements

  • Multi-service center booking feature.
  • Advanced analytics dashboard for admin.
  • Mobile app integration (React Native / Flutter).
  • Loyalty program and referral system.
  • AI-based service recommendation engine.

Inspiration & Design Reference

  • Design inspired by GoMechanic but customized for ACR Mechanic’s branding.
  • UI/UX designed in Figma focusing on user experience and clean navigation.
  • Color Scheme: Corporate Blue with modern visual hierarchy.

Conclusion

The ACR Mechanic Laravel platform successfully combines eCommerce and service booking.

It delivers an efficient system for both customers and administrators.

Key Takeaways:

  • Scalable and maintainable Laravel architecture.
  • Seamless integration of booking, shopping, and payment.
  • Enhanced user experience and automation.

ACR Mechanic sets a foundation for future automotive service innovation.

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