nova-marketplace

byUfaq Diaries

Build a full-stack vehicle wrecker parts marketplace similar to Jollys Auto Parts The system should allow users to: Search for car parts by vehicle View available vehicles in yard Find parts linked to those vehicles 🎯 Core Concept (IMPORTANT) This is NOT a normal eCommerce store. 👉 The system is based on: Vehicles = inventory containers Parts belong to vehicles Users search vehicles → then find parts 👥 User Roles 1. Public Users Search parts Browse vehicles Request quotes / buy parts 2. Admin Add/edit vehicles Add/edit parts Manage inventory View orders 🧩 Data Structure 🚗 Vehicle id make (Toyota, Ford, BMW) model (Corolla, Ranger) year engine images (multiple) arrivalDate location (yard) status (available / dismantled) 🔧 Part id name (Alternator, Engine, Door) category vehicleId (relation) price status (available / sold / removed) images 🗂️ Part Categories Use these exact categories: Engine & Drivetrain Electrical Body Parts Interior Suspension & Steering Cooling & AC Brakes Wheels & Tyres Lighting 🔍 Core Features 1. Smart Search System Search by: Make Model Year Part category Show matching vehicles first Then show parts linked to those vehicles 2. Vehicle Listing Page Each vehicle should show: Images Make / Model / Year Engine Arrival date Location List of available parts 3. Parts Listing Each part should show: Name Category Price Status Vehicle it belongs to 4. Admin Dashboard Admin must be able to: Add vehicles Upload images Add parts to vehicles Update stock status Delete listings 5. Inventory Logic (VERY IMPORTANT) When a part is sold → mark as “sold” When vehicle is dismantled → all parts inactive Vehicles constantly added/removed 6. Filters (Advanced) Make Model Year range Category Price range Location 7. Notifications “Notify me when part available” Email alerts 8. Multi-location Support Vehicles belong to different yards Filter by location 9. Authentication Admin login Role-based access 10. Payments (Optional but recommended) Stripe integration Cart + checkout 🎨 UI/UX Requirements Clean, modern automotive design Mobile responsive Fast search experience Homepage with: Search bar Featured vehicles Categories ⚙️ Technical Requirements Full-stack web app REST API or GraphQL Scalable database Image upload support (Cloudinary or S3) Optimised for large inventory ⚠️ Constraints / Reality Requirements Ensure system includes: Secure authentication (JWT) Input validation Protection against XSS/CSRF Scalable search (Elasticsearch if possible) Pagination for large data 🚀 Optional Advanced Features AI part compatibility suggestions VIN-based search Barcode inventory system Mobile app support ✅ Expected Output The system should generate: Frontend UI Backend API Database schema Admin panel Fully functional search + inventory system