Mechanic Finder Mobile App

Problem

Drivers needing urgent help often struggle to find trusted mechanics nearby, especially when under pressure. The process needed to be fast, location-aware, and easy to use on mobile devices.

Your role

• Built key mobile features for mechanic discovery and user requests.
• Integrated map-based geolocation and distance-aware results.
• Contributed to a user-first interface flow for emergency scenarios.

Tech stack

• React Native
• Firebase authentication and data storage
• Google Maps API and location services
• Figma for UI planning

Architecture overview

• Mobile-first frontend for account, search, and support request interactions.
• Firebase-backed user and request data model.
• Location pipeline using Google APIs to map user position and nearby mechanics.

Key challenges and how they were solved

• Challenge: Real-time location reliability. Solution: Added fallback handling for delayed GPS signals and controlled map refresh.
• Challenge: Keeping request flow simple during stressful situations. Solution: Reduced the number of required steps and highlighted primary actions.
• Challenge: Balancing data detail with speed. Solution: Prioritized high-value mechanic info and optimized list rendering.

Screenshots and short demo clip

Lessons learned

• Emergency-use applications should prioritize speed, clarity, and one-tap actions.
• Location products need robust fallback states for accuracy and trust.
• Readable interface structure matters as much as technical integration in real-world use.