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II. RELATED WORK 2. Service Scheduling: Users can schedule appointments
The challenges in accessing reliable and efficient auto directly through the platform, ensuring streamlined
maintenance services have been a subject of research and booking processes and reducing waiting times. Garages
innovation in recent years. Several studies have explored the will also have the ability to manage appointments and
role of technology in addressing these issues, focusing on optimize their workflow.
platforms that bridge the gap between service providers and 3. Customer Reviews and Ratings: Verified user reviews
vehicle owners.
and ratings will help build trust and transparency,
One area of research emphasizes the importance of mobile enabling customers to make informed decisions about
applications and online platforms in enhancing service service providers while encouraging garages to maintain
accessibility. For instance, studies on vehicle maintenance high standards.
apps such as OpenBay and YourMechanic highlight how 4. Predictive Maintenance Notifications: By leveraging
these platforms enable users to compare service providers,
access real-time availability, and schedule appointments, machine learning models, the app will analyze vehicle
usage patterns and historical data to provide
ultimately reducing the time and effort associated with personalized reminders for routine maintenance and
traditional methods of finding repair services. These potential issues, helping users proactively manage their
platforms leverage features such as geolocation, service
customization, and customer reviews, which have proven vehicle’s health.
effective in improving user trust and satisfaction. 5. Cost Transparency: The platform will display
estimated service costs based on user input and garage
Another body of work focuses on predictive maintenance rates, eliminating uncertainty and improving customer
technologies that use machine learning and Internet of
Things (IoT) devices. Predictive models, such as those satisfaction.
proposed by Pant et al. (2021), suggest that analyzing vehicle 6. Gamification and Loyalty Programs: To promote user
usage patterns and diagnostics data can significantly reduce engagement, the app will feature gamified elements such
unplanned breakdowns and maintenance costs. Integrating as rewards for regular maintenance and loyalty
predictive maintenance into customer-facing applications programs for frequent users.
has the potential to enhance vehicle care by providing timely This work will also involve analyzing the app’s impact
reminders and recommendations for routine services.
through user feedback, garage performance metrics, and
Research has also examined the role of customer feedback adoption rates. Key performance indicators (KPIs) such as
and transparency in improving service quality. Studies show service accessibility, booking efficiency, customer
that platforms offering verified reviews and detailed pricing satisfaction, and garage productivity will be evaluated to
information foster trust between customers and service measure the effectiveness of the proposed solution.
providers. This transparency not only helps users make By integrating these features into a unified platform,
informed decisions but also incentivizes garages to maintain GarageLocator aims to revolutionize the auto maintenance
higher service standards.
industry, offering a seamless and efficient experience for
While existing solutions have addressed aspects of auto both vehicle owners and service providers. This study will
maintenance, they often lack comprehensive integration of provide valuable insights into how technology can optimize
real-time garage availability, predictive maintenance, and service accessibility and operational efficiency, setting a
user-centric design in a single platform. This case study on precedent for future innovations in the field.
GarageLocator builds upon these works by presenting an
end-to-end solution that combines geolocation, predictive IV. PROPOSED RESEARCH MODEL
The research model for this study is designed to evaluate the
maintenance, user reviews, and scheduling features. By
examining the impact of GarageLocator on service development, implementation, and impact of GarageLocator
accessibility and efficiency, this research contributes to the on optimizing auto maintenance services and improving
service accessibility. The model focuses on the interaction
growing body of knowledge on leveraging technology to between technology adoption, user satisfaction, service
optimize auto maintenance services.
provider performance, and operational efficiency. It consists
III. PROPOSED WORK of the following components:
This study proposes an innovative solution for optimizing 1. Conceptual Framework
auto maintenance services through the development and
analysis of GarageLocator, a comprehensive mobile The proposed research model is built on the following core
application designed to enhance service accessibility, constructs:
reliability, and customer satisfaction. The proposed work Ø Technology Adoption: Assesses how users (vehicle
focuses on designing and implementing a feature-rich owners) and service providers adopt and interact with
platform that bridges the gap between vehicle owners and the GarageLocator platform.
service providers by addressing key challenges in the auto
repair industry. Ø Service Accessibility: Evaluates the ease with which
users can locate and access reliable garage services.
The GarageLocator app will incorporate the following core
functionalities: Ø Operational Efficiency: Measures the effectiveness of
garages in managing workflows and meeting customer
1. Real-Time Garage Availability: Using GPS and real- demands.
time data integration, the app will allow users to locate Ø Customer Satisfaction: Analyzes user feedback on
nearby garages, view their availability, and access
essential details such as operating hours, specialization, convenience, service quality, and platform usability.
and proximity.

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