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Fit Service

2023

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Mobile App & Web Adaptive

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FIT SERVICE
A digital solution to automate vehicle diagnostics and improve communication between auto service centers and clients.

For Auto Service Employees
A mobile app replaces paper checklists, offers a knowledge base, and automates data collection.
For Clients
A web platform allows clients to view detailed vehicle diagnostic reports digitally.

( Project Goals )

( research )

We began by studying existing vehicle diagnostic processes in auto service centers.

We observed employees at work, analyzed the tools they use, and conducted interviews with mechanics and diagnosticians.

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Observations

Observed employees on-site to understand their actions in real-world scenarios.

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Employee Interviews

Conducted interviews to explore their experiences and pinpoint challenges.

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Analysis of Paper Checklists

Reviewed checklists to identify their structure and common errors.

Employees and Work Experience

Current Process

Pain Points

Expectations

Insight

Diagnostician, 8 years of experience

Visual inspection of the car’s exterior, suspension, and bodywork. Uses paper checklists.

Paper gets crumpled or lost. Difficult to make corrections in checklists for different types of cars.

A simple app where defects can be added and stages of diagnostics switched quickly.

Digitization will eliminate the risk of damage or loss of checklists, and dynamic elements will speed up the process.

Evaluator, 5 years of experience

Checks the engine, fluids, and system performance. Uses paper notes for comments.

Handwritten comments are difficult to read. A dark mode is needed for working under the hood with a flashlight.

The ability to leave easily readable notes and switch between items with one hand.

Dark mode reduces eye strain in poor lighting conditions.

Senior Mechanic, 12 years of experience

Manages the diagnostic process and verifies completed checklists.

Standard checklists often don’t match the car’s configuration. Has to add custom items.

Dynamic checklists that adapt to specific car models.

Flexible interface improves diagnostic accuracy and reduces the number of routine operations.

Newcomer, 1 year of experience

Assists senior staff. Inputs data into checklists.

Difficult to understand handwritten comments from senior colleagues. Filling out checklists is challenging due to time constraints.

A simplified interface with the ability to add photos and use templates for typical tasks.

Unified templates help newcomers learn tasks faster.

Service Advisor, 7 years of experience

Oversees data transfer between employees and clients.

Loss or damage of checklists complicates data transfer to clients.

Automatic report generation for diagnostic results to be shared digitally.

Automating reports increases transparency for clients and streamlines employees’ work.

( Identified Hypotheses )

( app )

We developed an application that addressed all the identified issues for auto service employees. Below are examples of some solutions

( research )

To create the web interface, we studied client needs through surveys and interviews to identify their challenges and expectations, making the vehicle inspection process transparent and easy to understand.

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FIT SERVICE Client Surveys

Questions about the current service experience.

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In-depth Interviews

Discussion of expectations and report perception.

03

Competitive Analysis

Study of how similar services provide data to clients.

( survey )

Client Survey Results

78%

of clients find current reports difficult to understand

65%

want to see photo documentation of defects in the reports

62%

note the inconvenience of storing paper reports

55%

want access to diagnostic results online

48%

believe adding a vehicle condition rating would simplify decision-making about repairs or sales

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Client Interview Results

Client

Current Process

Pain Points

Expectations

Insight

Car Owner, 37 years old

Performs diagnostics before trips. Receives paper reports.

Difficult to understand the report due to terminology and lack of repair priorities.

A simple and clear report indicating urgent issues and what can be postponed.

Clients value simplicity and clear indication of repair priorities.

Fleet Owner, 45 years old

Manages 10–15 cars monthly. Receives fragmented paper reports.

No way to assess the overall condition of the fleet. Difficult to track repair statistics.

Unified interface consolidating fleet data with analytics and details for each car.

Business clients need a single tool for assessing the condition of the entire fleet.

Car Aggregator, 29 years old

Inspects cars for clients. Receives various types of reports from service centers.

Reports are difficult to share with clients. No photos to confirm defects.

Unified online reports with the ability to share, including photo documentation of defects.

Standardized and accessible online reports with photo proof increase trust in diagnostic results.

Business Client, 40 years old

Diagnoses company vehicles before sale. Receives paper or text-based reports.

Hard to prove vehicle condition to buyers. No clear evaluation of the car’s state.

Add vehicle ratings and photos to simplify communication with buyers.

Adding vehicle ratings and visual evidence (photos) facilitates communication with buyers.

Private Client, 34 years old

Diagnoses car before seasonal changes (winter, summer). Keeps reports themselves.

Paper reports are often lost; hard to recall details of past inspections.

Access to all inspection history through a personal account with reminders for the next diagnostics.

Clients value access to inspection history and reminders to avoid missing planned diagnostics.

( identified hypotheses  )

( inspection page )

We developed a web interface that makes reports clear and accessible, simplifying work with inspection history and vehicle data.

( results )

We implemented solutions that helped eliminate the key challenges faced by employees and clients. As a result, our work has led to noticeable improvements in the speed, accuracy, and convenience of diagnostics, as well as an increased level of user satisfaction.

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Efficiency

Diagnostics were accelerated by 25%, and the number of errors reduced by 40%

02

Employee Feedback

90% noted that the application significantly simplified their work

03

Client Feedback

High satisfaction levels due to the transparency and clarity of reports

04

Technological Base

Modern technologies ensure reliability and convenience in working with data

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