Carsooq Case Study - Equal Pixels
Carsooq
Case Study

Carsooq.com

Transforming UAE's Automotive Industry with a Revolutionary Vehicle Listing Platform

70%
Time Saved
45%
Higher Conversion
500+
Active Agencies
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The Problem

Challenges Facing UAE Showroom Owners

A respected client from Dubai approached us with a visionary idea: create a comprehensive platform where all UAE car showrooms could list their vehicles, gain market exposure, and generate quality leads.

Fragmented Market

Car dealers were scattered across multiple platforms with no centralized marketplace

100+ independent showrooms

Poor Lead Quality

Dealers struggled with unqualified leads and low conversion rates from traditional advertising

Low conversion rates

Limited Visibility

Small and medium dealerships couldn't compete with large players for online exposure

Limited reach

Manual Processes

Inventory management and customer communication were time-consuming and inefficient

Hours of manual work

Trust Issues

Buyers had no reliable platform to compare vehicles and verify dealer authenticity

Lack of transparency

No Communication Tools

Dealers relied on phone calls and emails, missing opportunities for instant engagement

Delayed responses

The Real Cost

Automotive businesses lose thousands of dollars every year due to fragmented vehicle listings, manual dealer processes, missed buyer inquiries, and slow inventory updates. Traditional automotive workflows struggle to keep pace with today’s fast-moving digital marketplace.

Our Solution

Smart Automotive Website

CarSooq project focused on transforming fragmented automotive listing workflows into a unified, scalable platform. By automating core processes and centralizing vehicle, dealer, and buyer interactions, the solution enabled faster listings, improved lead handling, and a smoother marketplace experience.

  • Automated listing and approval workflows
  • Centralized management of dealers, vehicles,
  • vehicle discovery and buyer preference matching
  • Real-time insights into listings, inquiries
  • details, images, and compliance documents
  • WhatsApp integration for instant buyer and dealer communication
3x
Unified Platform
Centralized marketplace bringing together all UAE car showrooms in one accessible location
90%
Advanced Features
Smart search, real-time chat, social authentication, and automated notifications
24/7
Scalable Architecture
WhatsApp integration for instant buyer and dealer communication
Feature-Rich Platform

Unified Features for Centralized Control

A comprehensive suite of features designed to revolutionize how vehicles are bought and sold in the UAE

Multi Dealer Listings

Showrooms can easily list unlimited vehicles with detailed specifications, images, and pricing

  • Live platform data
  • Custom dashboards
  • Automotive KPI tracking
  • Visual performance analytics

Advanced Search & Filters

Smart filtering by make, model, price range, year, mileage, location, and custom parameters

  • Drag & drop workflow management
  • Custom vehicle pipeline stages
  • Dealer & team collaboration
  • Real-time progress tracking

Real Time Chat

Instant messaging between buyers and dealers for quick inquiries and negotiations

  • Instant results
  • Smart filters
  • Search history
  • Saved searches

Location Based Discovery

Google Maps integration showing nearby dealerships and vehicle locations

  • Google Maps integration
  • Real-time vehicle location alerts
  • Location-based search filters
  • WhatsApp & email notifications
  • Dealer proximity insights

Smart Notifications

Email and in app notifications for new listings, price drops, and inquiries

  • Auto-matching
  • Smart recommendations
  • Preference learning
  • Match scoring

Secure Authentication

Multiple login options including Google and Facebook for enhanced security

  • Secure login with Google and Facebook
  • Multi-factor authentication support
  • Role-based access control
  • Protects user and dealer data

Dealer Analytics Dashboard

Comprehensive insights on listing performance, views, leads, and engagement metrics

  • Listing performance insights
  • Track views and engagement
  • Lead generation metrics
  • Dealer performance analytics

Media Management

Advanced image gallery with zoom, multiple angles, and video support for vehicles

  • Advanced image gallery
  • Zoom and multiple angles
  • Video support for vehicles
  • Efficient media management

Admin Control Panel

Powerful Filament-based admin interface for platform management and moderation

  • Filament-based admin interface
  • Platform management tools
  • Content moderation features
  • Powerful admin controls

User Journey Experience

Streamlined workflows designed for both dealers and buyers to maximize efficiency and satisfaction

10
Core Features
5+
Integrations
100%
Mobile Ready
Technology Stack

We leveraged cutting edge technologies

To build a robust, scalable, and feature rich automotive marketplace, we use cutting edge technologies to deliver a fast, secure, and reliable platform that evolves with the UAE automotive market.

Backend & Frontend

Laravel & TALL Stack

PHP framework with Tailwind, Alpine.js, Livewire components

Database

MySQL Database

Reliable relational database for data storage

WhatsApp Integration

Filament PHP

Modern admin panel for efficient content management

Location & Authentication

Spatie Libraries

Media library & RBAC for security and file management

Cloud Storage

Laravel Horizon

Queue monitoring and job scheduling system

Infrastructure

Social Authentication

Google & Facebook auth integration

Category

Email & Mailchimp

Automated notifications and marketing integration

Category

Google Maps API

Location services and dealer mapping

Category

Figma

UI/UX design and prototyping tool

📧 Google Workspace
☁️ AWS Services
💳 Payment Gateways
📱 Social Media
📊 Analytics Tools
💬 whatsapp
99.9%
Uptime Guarantee
<200ms
Average Response Time
SSL
Encrypted Security
Technical Highlights

Enterprise Grade Technical Implementation

Enterprise-grade technical implementation ensuring reliability, security, and performance at scale

1

Scalable Architecture

  • Microservices-ready Laravel architecture
  • Queue-based job processing with Horizon
  • Optimized database queries and indexing
  • High-performance caching strategies
2

Responsive Design

  • Mobile-first design with Tailwind CSS
  • Progressive Web App (PWA) capabilities
  • Cross-browser compatibility
  • Touch-optimized user interfaces
3

Security & Privacy

  • Role-based access control (RBAC) with Spatie
  • Encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS)
  • OAuth 2.0 social authentication
  • Regular security audits and updates
4

Performance Optimization

  • Lazy loading and code splitting
  • Image optimization with CDN delivery
  • Database query optimization
  • Server-side caching mechanisms
5

Data Management

  • MySQL relational database design
  • Automated backup systems
  • Data migration and seeding
  • Advanced search with indexing
6

Cloud Integration

  • Third-party API integrations (Google
  • Facebook)
  • Email service integration (Mailchimp)
  • Media storage and management
  • Real-time notification system
7

Code Quality Standards

  • PSR-12 coding standards
  • Comprehensive PHPUnit testing
  • Code reviews and documentation
  • Version control best practices
8

DevOps & Deployment

  • CI/CD pipeline automation
  • Staging and production environments
  • Automated deployment scripts
  • Server monitoring and alerts
9

Observability & Monitoring

  • Application performance monitoring (APM) Centralized logging and error tracking Real-time system health metrics Proactive issue detection and alerts
Our Development Journey

Project Timeline

 

24-week development journey from concept to launch

Phase 1: Research & Planning

In this phase, we gathered user insights and defined our goals. We mapped out the project timeline and key objectives.

Phase 2: Design & Prototyping

Here, we developed wireframes and mockups, refining user experiences based on feedback from initial tests.

Phase 3: Development

Our development team brought the designs to life, coding and testing features to ensure a smooth user experience.

Phase 4: Testing

In this stage, we ran comprehensive tests to identify and fix any bugs. Feedback was gathered for further refinements.

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