Can you build a connected vehicle app?

Yes. Connected vehicle apps that surface OBD data, remote diagnostics, trip analytics, and service alerts require hardware integration alongside the mobile app. We work with your telematics hardware provider or recommend one based on your fleet size and data requirements.

Do you build both dealer and customer-facing apps?

Yes. Dealership operations tools and customer-facing retail and owner apps are often built together, sharing a backend and DMS connection. We scope them as one project or as separate phases depending on your budget and timeline priorities.

Who owns the app after it’s built?

You do. Source code, App Store Connect account, and Google Play Console account are all yours from the start. We stay on as collaborators you can remove at any time, with no dependency on us for access to your inventory data or customer records.

Can you build an app for a multi-location dealer group?

Yes. Multi-rooftop inventory aggregation, consolidated lead management, group-level reporting, and role-based access by location are all standard features for a dealer group build. The architecture is designed to add new rooftops without rebuilding for each one.

Automotive App Development Company

The automotive buying journey now starts on a phone and increasingly ends there too. Buyers research inventory, compare financing, schedule test drives, and complete paperwork without wanting to spend three hours in a showroom. Dealerships that meet customers at that point in the journey close more deals. Those that still rely on walk-ins and phone calls are competing for a shrinking slice of the market.

For connected vehicle platforms and automotive tech companies, the gap between what a modern vehicle can transmit and what most owners can access is significant. OBD data, remote diagnostics, trip history, and service alerts all live in the vehicle and go unused because there is no app to surface them. A custom connected car platform is how that data becomes a product rather than a log.

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Vehicle Inventory and Digital Retail

Live dealership inventory with photos, specs, pricing, and financing tools that let a buyer configure a deal from their phone before setting foot on the lot.

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DMS and CRM Integration

Connecting your app to Reynolds and Reynolds, CDK Global, DealerSocket, or your existing DMS so inventory, deals, customer records, and service history are always current without manual updates.

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Connected Vehicle and Telematics

Remote diagnostics, trip history, service alerts, and vehicle health data surfaced in an owner app or a fleet management platform in real time.

Vehicle search and inventory browsing
Finance calculator and deal configuration
Test drive and appointment scheduling
Vehicle health and service alerts
Service history and recall notifications

Live inventory management and pricing tools
Lead management and follow-up tracking
Deal desk and F&I workflow support
Service lane check-in and status updates
Customer communication and notification tools

Work order view and repair checklist
Digital vehicle inspection with photo capture
Parts request and availability lookup
Labour time tracking and completion logging
Multi-point inspection report for customer delivery

Automotive retail sits at the intersection of state dealer franchise laws, federal consumer protection requirements, and manufacturer program compliance. Finance and insurance disclosures, advertising regulations, and the documentation requirements for a compliant deal are not optional extras — they are the reason dealerships get audited and face fines when something is missing.

Connected vehicle platforms face a different set of obligations. NHTSA governs safety-related software updates in ways that are still evolving. State privacy laws increasingly regulate how vehicle location and driving behaviour data can be collected, retained, and shared. Recall notification requirements carry their own timeline. We map the applicable rules before the app is designed rather than after it is already in production.

01Discovery

We map your DMS, your sales and service workflows, and your compliance obligations before any design decisions are made.

02Design

We prototype the buyer and dealership experience and test it with real customers and sales staff before any development budget is committed.

03Development

We build in sprints with regular check-ins so your dealership team can review real workflows rather than waiting on a finished product to provide feedback.

04Testing

Every build is tested against your DMS with real inventory data before release so accuracy issues in vehicle listings and pricing are caught before your customers see them.

We build apps across the full range of automotive businesses, from franchise dealerships and independent used car operations to OEMs and connected vehicle platforms: franchise dealerships and dealer groups, independent and used car dealers, OEM and tier supplier applications, connected vehicle platforms, fleet management and telematics, auto service and repair chains, car rental and subscription services, automotive marketplaces, electric vehicle platforms, and AutoTech startups.

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DMS Integration Without Manual Reconciliation

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Connected Vehicle and Telematics Experience

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Compliance Mapped Before The Build Begins

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Support Through Every DMS and Program Change

We connect apps to Reynolds and Reynolds, CDK Global, DealerSocket, or Tekion, so inventory, deals, and customer records stay current without manual updates.

We surface OBD data, remote diagnostics, and service alerts in owner or fleet apps, working with your telematics hardware provider or recommending one based on your requirements.

Dealer franchise laws, F&I disclosure requirements, and NHTSA obligations for connected vehicle platforms are mapped before the app is designed, not discovered during an audit.

We stay on after launch for DMS updates, manufacturer program changes, and new feature releases as your operation expands.

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DMS Integration Without Manual Reconciliation

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Connected Vehicle and Telematics Experience

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Compliance Mapped Before The Build Begins

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Support Through Every DMS and Program Change

Yes. We integrate with Reynolds and Reynolds, CDK Global, DealerSocket, Tekion, and other major DMS platforms through their APIs and data feeds. The specific integration approach depends on your DMS version and what your vendor agreement allows for third-party access.

Automotive App Development Company

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