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AutoValue.

From an open platform idea to a new B2B product for vehicle valuation, trade-in and contracting.

Client
Auto-i-Dat AG
Field
Automotive · B2B SaaS
Contribution
UX Concept · UI Design · Frontend Development
Year
2023

AutoValue was a new product built from the ground up. Together with Auto-i-Dat, we defined its audiences, value and business model. We designed the application and built its frontend. It supports dealers and workshops from vehicle valuation through to offer and contract.

Scope

Project timeline
Week 1Week 32
User journey mapping from the AutoValue concept phase
Detail from the search and vehicle configuration flow diagram

The workshops made one thing clear: private users expect a quick valuation with little manual input. Serving them would have required different workflows and communication. A B2C service could also have put Auto-i-Dat in competition with its own dealer customers. The team therefore chose to focus on B2B at that time.

The biggest UX challenge was vehicle configuration across different makes. Users identifying a vehicle by licence plate, vehicle identification number (VIN) or a photo of the registration document can move ahead quickly. Those who need more detail can also configure the model and equipment manually. These additional options needed to be available where required without burdening the quick entry path with mandatory fields.

Vehicle overview with valuation data in AutoValue on a laptop

The valuation starts beside the vehicle. The dealer records its equipment and condition to inform a purchase, trade-in or resale decision. Valuations are saved, can be revisited and compared with other vehicles. AutoValue therefore also supports the work that follows the first customer conversation.

Mechanic capturing vehicles with AutoValue on a tablet in the workshop
AutoValue vehicle detail on a smartphone placed on a marble table
Watchlist and vehicle detail in the mobile view of AutoValue
Trade-in history in AutoValue on a smartphone
AutoValue account and valuation settings on a tablet

The valuation leads directly to an offer for purchase, trade-in or resale. Dealer and customer can then review and sign the contract digitally in the app. From valuation to completion, they stay in the same system.

AutoValue calculating the vehicle value directly in the app
Valuation result with offer and contract options in AutoValue
Digital contract completion with signatures in AutoValue

Impact

1 minuteTo a vehicle valuation: enter the VIN, add a few details and receive the result.
IntuitiveFeedback from the project team indicates that customers appreciate the design and intuitive interaction.
In-houseWe designed the later trade-in test. Auto-i-Dat implemented it in-house using the design system. We remain in contact with the team to this day.
minddraft delivered outstanding UX design and frontend for our B2B platform autovalue. Our customers are full of praise for the result! We highly recommend them and would gladly work with them again on future projects.
Sebastian AckermannProject Manager at Auto-i-Dat AG
Sebastian Ackermann

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