1. Overview This proposal outlines the development of a Vehicle Repair Workflow Tracking App for Android and iOS, designed to digitally manage and monitor vehicles as they move through the repair process. The app will provide real-time visibility of each vehicle’s status across all workshop bays, improving internal coordination, turnaround times, and accountability. To keep costs low, Phase 1 will focus on internal workshop use only. The app will be built using a cross-platform framework, allowing a single system to run on both Android and iOS, while remaining scalable for future enhancements such as client access, photo uploads, and automated notifications. 2. App Purpose & Benefits Native-style mobile apps for Android and iOS Centralised digital tracking of all vehicles Clear visibility of vehicle location and repair stage Reduced paperwork and manual tracking Improved workflow efficiency across bays Foundation for future client-facing features 3. Core Vehicle Information Captured Each vehicle entry in the app will include: Customer Name Registration Number Vehicle Make & Model Booking Date 4. Repair Workflow Stages (In-App Status Tracking) Vehicles will move through predefined stages within the app: Booked In (with date) Stripping Bay Awaiting Authorisation Panel Beating Bay Preparation Bay Spray Booth Assembly Bay Polishing Bay Final Inspection / Quality Control Awaiting Client Collection Vehicle Completed / Left (with completion date) Workshop staff will update the status directly in the app, ensuring live tracking across all bays. 5. Bay Views & App Interface App dashboard displaying vehicles by current bay/status Quick-view lists for each bay to manage workloads Clean, intuitive interface optimised for mobile phones and tablets Suitable for workshop floor usage 6. Archiving & Record Management Completed vehicles can be archived directly within the app Archived records remain searchable for historical reference and reporting Keeps active jobs uncluttered and easy to manage 7. Phase 1 – App Development (Cost-Controlled) Included Features: Cross-platform Android & iOS mobile application Secure internal staff access Vehicle capture and edit forms Workflow status and bay management Booking and completion date tracking Archive functionality Scalable backend infrastructure Excluded in Phase 1: Client login access Photo uploads Push notifications Automated client updates 8. Phase 2 – Future App Enhancements (Optional) The app will be structured to support future growth, including: Client login portal (Android & iOS) Photo uploads at each repair stage Push notifications and email updates Real-time repair progress tracking for clients Repair history timeline These features can be added later without rebuilding the app.