Smudge Technologies
Challenge
We built a comprehensive auction platform connecting sellers, dealers, and administrators—creating an efficient marketplace with automated processes from vehicle listing through to final sale.
Building a multi-user auction platform required solving complex workflow challenges:
- Creating distinct functionality for four different user types
- Integrating external APIs for accurate vehicle information
- Automating the vehicle approval and listing process
- Building a secure, real-time auction system with competitive bidding
- Handling high transaction volumes without performance issues
Solution
We engineered an advanced auction ecosystem with role-specific capabilities:
Technology
Implementation
MySQL Database
Structured storage for vehicle listings and transactions
Node.js
High-performance backend for real-time auction functionality
Angular
Responsive frontend optimized for different user roles
API Integration
Automatic vehicle data enrichment
User roles
and workflow
- Public users – Submit vehicle details for sale, benefit from API-driven data enrichment, track approval progress
- Admin staff – Review and verify vehicle submissions, manage auction scheduling and logistics, ensure compliance with regulations
- Vehicle dealers – Receive auction notifications, participate in real-time bidding, complete purchases securely
- Admin – System oversight and user management, monitor transaction flows, configure auction parameters
Results
- Automated the entire vehicle auction process from listing to sale
- Increased dealer engagement through real-time notifications and bidding
- Built a secure, scalable platform handling large transaction volumes
- Provided actionable insights through comprehensive auction analytics
“The Car Auction platform showcases our ability to digitize complex multi-stakeholder processes. By addressing the specific needs of each user type while maintaining a seamless workflow, we created a marketplace that delivers value to everyone involved.”
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+27 11 447 2740
design@smudge.co.za