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Mechanic Buddy & Nexxt Ideas Collaboration

Building a peer-reviewed inspection app to connect car buyers and certified mechanics—in real time.

TL;DR 

 

Mechanic Buddy connects used car buyers with certified mechanics in real time. Buyers get peace of mind. Mechanics earn on their terms.

 

Colin and Kyle brought us a clear problem and a strong mission. We guided them through our PMV process, stripped out what didn’t matter, and delivered a working MVP in 170 days. Built fast. Built lean. Built for people.

See It in Action

You start with Product Monetization and Validation (PMV). PMV helps ensure you’re solving the right problem, validating your solution early, and only building what actually matters—before writing a single line of code.

 

That’s how we helped Mechanic Buddy launch a clean, focused app in just 24 weeks. We built something people actually needed—a tool to connect used car buyers with local mechanics, powered by peer reviews for trust. A real solution, with real demand, delivered with purpose.

  • 1. Build a tool that gave buyers confidence—quickly and affordably
  • 2. Create flexible, clean income streams for working mechanics
  • 3. Launch fast, without bloated features or wasted budget
1. The Buyer

The Buyer

 

Someone like Bob. He’s busy, unsure about used cars, and just wants someone to tell him if the deal is good or not. He doesn’t want a full inspection. He wants peace of mind.

The Mechanic

 

Someone like Steve. He knows cars inside and out. He wants more freedom in his workday. He’s tired of waiting for the good jobs at the shop. He wants work he can accept and complete on his own schedule.

  • Buyers didn’t want certifications—they wanted expert backup, fast
  • Mechanics needed simplicity, not more systems
  • The product needed to feel as natural as texting a friend

Timeline - 24 Weeks

  • 1. PMV Discovery: 2 weeks
  • 2. Mockups + Workflows: 2 weeks
  • 3. Development: 14 weeks
  • a. Backend structure and mobile development: 8 weeks
  • i. AWS Setup
  • ii. Stripe Connect payment integration
  • iii. Sendgrid / Firebase integration
  • iv. Stripe mechanic onboarding
  • v. Inspection form
  • vi. Chat interaction system
  • vii. Coverage area system
  • viii. Mechanic search mechanisms
  • ix. Firebase integration
  • x. Endpoints required to provide info to the frontend
  • b. Frontend Admin panel: 2 weeks
  • i. Users/Mechanics management
  • ii. Coverage area management
  • iii. Requests management
  • iv. Feedback management
  • v. Policy/Terms of use management
  • c. Frontend Customer portal: 3 weeks
  • i. Google Maps integration
  • ii. Payment integration
  • iii. Payment method management
  • iv. Requests management
  • d. Bugfixes and adjustments: 1 weeks
  • 4. QA: 3 weeks
  • 5. New Requests and adjustments: 3 weeks
  • 6. Handoff: October 3rd, 2024

Core Features

  • Chat-first UX: No dashboard. Everything happens in the conversation.
  • Action Buttons: Accept request, propose new date, pay, upload report—all in one thread.
  • Mechanic Profiles: Show specialties, experience, and location coverage.
  • Location-Based Matching: Finds available mechanics near the vehicle.
  • Stripe Integration: Payments processed instantly and securely.
  • Inspection Form: Structured report with photos, notes, and price advice.
  • Service & User Ratings: Two-way reviews for trust and accountability.
  • Start with clarity. PMV saved months of guesswork. We built what mattered.
  • Build less, deliver more. Every feature had a job. No feature bloat.
  • Fast doesn't mean rushed. When discovery is solid, speed becomes a strength.
  • Monday - Project management
  • Figma – UI and UX design
  • Miro – User journeys and planning
  • Stripe – Payments
  • TestFlight – Beta delivery
Nexxt Ideas helped us avoid costly mistakes and think long-term.
Colin Berreth
Colin BerrethFounder & CEO

See It in Action

Q1. How do I build my first app in Calgary?

Start by validating the problem. Use a process like our PMV Course to test assumptions before you write any code: pmv.nexxtideas.com

 

Then, work with a Calgary-based dev team that knows how to build lean, launch fast, and scale smart. (cough cough Nexxt Ideas)

It depends on the scope, but most MVPs fall between $25K–$100K+. The real savings come from not building features people don’t need.

 

We recommend starting with our PMV Course—so you don’t burn your budget before you’ve validated your idea.

Most MVPs take 8–16 weeks, depending on complexity and clarity at the start.

 

We launched Mechanic Buddy in 24 weeks, including extra time for deeper discovery and post-launch adjustments—because we built it right, not rushed. 

 

Want to skip the waste? Start with PMV Course

If you only need a builder, hire a freelancer.
If you need strategy, validation, design, and dev—work with a product team that does it all under one roof. That’s what we do.

We don’t just code. We co-create. We validate before building, prioritize what matters, and design for long-term traction.

 

Our Product Monetization and Validation course makes sure your idea is market-ready—before you spend a cent on development.

 

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