akhilk49 / autosentry

Auto Sentry

Project Idea

Vehicle Maintenance Tracker

Project Description

Auto Sentry is a web application designed to assist vehicle owners in managing and tracking their vehicle's maintenance activities effectively. The primary goal of this project is to provide users with a platform where they can monitor their vehicle's maintenance schedule, track service history, receive reminders for upcoming maintenance tasks, and optimize their vehicle's performance and longevity.

Key Features

• User Registration and Authentication: Allow users to create accounts securely and authenticate themselves to access the application.
• Vehicle Profile Management: Enable users to add and manage multiple vehicles within their account, including make, model, year, and VIN.
• Maintenance Schedule Creation: Provide users with the ability to create customized maintenance schedules based on manufacturer recommendations and driving habits.
• Service Reminders and Notifications: Implement automated reminders and notifications for scheduled maintenance tasks.
• Service History Tracking: Allow users to log and track maintenance and repair history for their vehicles.
• Integration with External Data Sources: Integrate with external databases or APIs to retrieve vehicle-specific information.
• Reporting and Analytics: Provide users with reports and analytics to help them analyze their vehicle's maintenance history, trends, and expenses.

Setting Up and Running the Project Locally for Development

1. Clone Repository: Use Git to download project files.
2. Install Dependencies: Run npm install in project folder.
3. Set Up Database: Create PostgreSQL database and update .env file.
4. Start Server: Launch server with npm start, available at http://localhost:3000.
5. Access App: Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser.
6. Optional Configuration: Adjust settings as needed.
7. Testing: Run tests with npm test.
8. Development Workflow: Use npm run dev for automatic reloading.
9. Troubleshooting: Refer to documentation or issue tracker for help.