🚀 Overview

CarSpot is a production-ready automotive classified marketplace built in React Native for Android and iOS. Buyers can discover vehicles, filter by make/model/year, chat with sellers, book test drives, and place offers; dealers can publish listings, manage leads, and run promotions from a connected backend. It’s ideal for dealerships, brokers, and startup founders launching geo-focused car marketplaces.

Experience: The flow mirrors real dealership funnels—VIN capture, photo-first listings, finance/contact CTAs, and lead nurturing—to reduce drop-offs from search to test drive.

✨ Key Features

• 🚗 Vehicle Listings: Multi-photo galleries, trim/specs, features, price history, and condition tags.
• 🧭 Power Filters: Make, model, year, mileage, fuel type, transmission, body style, price range, radius.
• 🔍 VIN & Plate Inputs: Quick spec prefill (VIN/plate lookup module-ready).
• 💬 In-App Chat: Buyer–seller messaging with image sharing and offer/counter-offer prompts.
• 🏢 Dealer Profiles: Storefront pages, opening hours, maps, inventory, and ratings.
• 🗓️ Test-Drive & Appointment Booking: Slot selection with notifications and calendar adds.
• 📍 Maps & Geo: Nearby listings, directions, and saved searches with alerts.
• 📢 Promotions: Featured/Top ads, bump, and spotlight placements.
• 💳 Payments: Stripe/PayPal/Razorpay for premium listings and ad boosts.
• 🔔 Push Notifications: New messages, price drops, saved-search matches, and booking reminders.
• 🌗 Theming & i18n: Dark/Light modes, multi-language, and RTL support.
• 🛡️ Trust & Safety: Report listing, phone/email masking, and basic moderation hooks.

⚙️ Technical Stack (Expertise)

• Mobile: React Native 0.7x+, TypeScript, React Navigation, Redux/RTK or Zustand.
• Backend (pluggable): REST API via Laravel 10 (PHP 8.1+) or WordPress REST; optional Node.js microservices.
• Database: MySQL 8 / MariaDB 10.6+ (Laravel/WordPress) • Redis for cache/queues.
• Auth: JWT or OAuth (email/phone/social), reCAPTCHA/Turnstile on server.
• Media & Storage: S3-compatible object storage with signed URLs; image compression on device.
• Maps & Geo: Google Maps SDK (Android/iOS) or Apple MapKit fallback.
• Notifications: Firebase Cloud Messaging (Android/iOS) with topic/segment support.
• Payments: Stripe • PayPal • Razorpay (client tokens from server).
• Tooling: Android Studio, Xcode 15+, Gradle 8+, CocoaPods, Metro bundler, Fastlane (optional CI/CD).
• Server Requirements: Nginx/Apache, HTTPS/TLS 1.2+, PHP extensions (pdo_mysql, mbstring, curl, json, openssl).

🧩 Installation Guide

1. Backend: Deploy Laravel/WordPress; set .env (DB, mail, storage, JWT); run php artisan migrate --seed or enable WP endpoints.
2. API Keys: Configure Maps, Firebase, and payment keys on server and in mobile env files.
3. Mobile App: yarn/npm i → update src/config.ts (API_BASE_URL, keys) → cd ios && pod install.
4. Branding: Change app name/icons (Android manifest & iOS Assets), colors/typography (theme).
5. Run & Build: npx react-native run-android / run-ios → release builds via Gradle/Xcode or Fastlane.
6. Go Live: Enable HTTPS, CORS rules, image CDN, and queue workers; test payments in sandbox then switch to live.

📦 Deliverables

• ✅ React Native app source (Android & iOS) with listings, filters, chat, bookings, and payments.
• ✅ Backend integration (Laravel/WordPress) with endpoints & auth.
• ✅ SQL migrations/seeders or WP setup notes.
• ✅ Postman collection/OpenAPI sample, environment examples.
• ✅ Firebase push setup, maps & payments templates.
• ✅ Documentation & GPL v3 license file.

📱 Supported Platforms

• Android: 8.0 (API 26)+ phones & tablets.
• iOS: 13+ (Xcode 15+), Apple Silicon/Intel Macs supported for build.
• Server: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS / Docker-ready VPS or shared hosting with HTTPS.

👨‍💻 Original Developer Credit (Authoritativeness)

This package credits the original commercial author. Please support them on their marketplace profile:
CodeCanyon – Original Author.

🔒 Disclaimer (Trustworthiness)

Redistributed under the GPL v3 for educational and lawful commercial use per GPL terms. We are not affiliated with any automobile brand; all trademarks belong to their owners.
Ensure compliance with motor-vehicle advertising laws, payment provider policies, and app-store rules. Use HTTPS, signed URLs, and secure token storage before production launch.