Autegra Platform

Executive Summary

This proposal covers the design and development of Autegra, a full lifecycle vehicle ownership platform for Africa. Phase 1 delivers Vehicle Verification, Inspection, Trusted Listings, and Escrow as a production-ready web application, followed by a mobile application 2-3 months after web launch.

Autegra is not a marketplace. It is the operating system for car ownership. Every vehicle on the platform carries a digital identity built from verified data sources, platform inspections, and ownership records. No platform in Africa currently owns the full lifecycle of a vehicle. Autegra will be the first.

The Problem

Nigerians spend billions on vehicles every year. The process of buying, owning, and selling a car is broken at every stage.

Before purchase: Buyers have no reliable way to verify a vehicle's history. Accident records, title fraud, odometer tampering, and undisclosed damage are widespread. Existing platforms (Jiji, Cheki, Cars45) only facilitate listings. They do not verify anything.

During ownership: There is no centralised system to track maintenance, inspections, or service history. Vehicle records exist on paper or not at all. When the car is eventually sold, the buyer has no way to know what happened during the previous owner's time.

At point of sale: Trust between buyer and seller is low. Payments happen in cash or through informal channels. There is no escrow. No protection. No record.

Autegra solves all three problems with a single platform.

The Solution

Autegra gives every vehicle a digital identity. From the moment a VIN is checked on the platform, the vehicle's record begins. Every inspection, every transaction, every ownership transfer is logged permanently.

3.1 Vehicle Verification (VIN System)

The platform's backbone. Three layers of vehicle data:

Layer 1: Free VIN Decode. Any visitor enters a 17-character VIN and instantly gets the vehicle's make, model, year, engine, body type, transmission, and country of origin. No signup required. This is the entry point that brings users to the platform.

Layer 2: Paid History Report. A comprehensive vehicle history pulled from international databases. Includes accident records, title brands (salvage, flood, rebuilt), odometer readings, auction photos, ownership transfers, recall status, and import history. Users pay using a wallet/credit system with bulk pricing discounts.

Layer 3: Proprietary Database. Every paid report is permanently transferred into Autegra's own database. Every inspection, service record, and ownership transfer on the platform enriches the VIN record. Over time, this becomes the most comprehensive vehicle history database in Africa. Data auto-refreshes every 3 months.

3.2 Inspection System

Car owners and buyers book inspections through the platform. Verified inspectors and mechanics conduct inspections using a structured, step-by-step digital form covering exterior, interior, engine, transmission, electrical, suspension, brakes, tyres, and documents. Each section includes photo uploads and condition ratings.

All inspection data is permanently attached to the VIN record. Two options available: inspector comes to the vehicle, or owner brings the vehicle to an inspection center.

3.3 Trusted Marketplace

Vehicles are listed with verified VIN data and inspection reports attached. Buyers see the full story of a vehicle before making a decision. Sellers with completed KYC and inspected vehicles get verified badges that build buyer confidence. This is not a random listing board. Every vehicle on Autegra carries proof.

3.4 Escrow Payment System

The platform holds funds securely between buyer and seller. Buyer funds escrow from their wallet. Funds are held until the buyer physically receives the vehicle and confirms satisfaction. If the buyer raises a dispute, both parties submit evidence and an admin resolves the case.

The escrow system has 9 defined states (Initiated, Funded, Inspection Requested, Pending Confirmation, Completed, Disputed, Resolved, Expired, Cancelled) with full audit trails, countdown timers, and automated reminders. Commission is deducted automatically when funds are released to the seller.

Scope of Work

4.1 Phase 1 Modules

4.2 Key Technical Features

Payment Integration: Paystack (Nigeria), Flutterwave (Ghana and other African countries not on Paystack). Wallet/credit system with bulk pricing tiers. Payment gateway transaction fees are built into the platform pricing and paid by end users, not the client.

VIN API Integration: Multi-provider routing based on vehicle origin. US-origin vehicles routed to VinAudit or equivalent. European-origin to carVertical or equivalent.

Notifications: Email (via Resend), SMS (critical), WhatsApp (for active numbers), push notifications (in-app). Automated escrow reminders at Day 3, 4, and 5 of confirmation window.

Multi-Country: Nigeria at launch, Ghana as second country. Architecture supports adding countries, currencies, and languages without rebuilding.

KYC: Basic identity verification for sellers, mechanics, and inspectors. Government ID upload, selfie, proof of address. Admin review queue with approve/reject workflow.

Accessibility: WCAG 2.1 AA minimum across the entire platform, targeting AAA where achievable.

4.3 Beyond Phase 1: Revenue Growth Opportunities

The Phase 1 architecture is designed so that future modules plug in without rebuilding the foundation. Each module below adds a new revenue stream to the platform. Future phases are built only when Phase 1 revenue justifies the investment.

• Emergency Roadside Network: Tow truck, mechanic, battery, tyre, fuel dispatch. Uber model with per-trip fees.
• After-Sales Maintenance: Service reminders, booking, mechanic commissions. Recurring revenue per vehicle.
• Fleet Management B2B: GPS tracking, maintenance logs, fuel monitoring, driver behaviour. Monthly subscription per vehicle. 100 companies with 10 vehicles each at $6.25/vehicle/month = $6,250/month from this module alone.
• Vehicle Valuation Engine: Market value estimates. Data licensing to dealers and banks.
• Import Assistance: Auction search, risk scoring, shipping, clearing guidance. Per-transaction fees.
• Car Financial Services: Insurance, car loans, rent-to-own, extended warranties. Commission on each product.

Each of these compounds the platform's revenue beyond Phase 1. They are growth milestones, not costs.

Technology

Hosting infrastructure uses Vercel and Supabase free tiers at launch. These cover MVP-scale traffic at no cost. Paid tiers activate only when the platform scales beyond free limits, at which point the platform's own revenue covers the cost.

Brand Identity

All brand assets have been developed as part of the pre-development process and are included in this engagement at no additional cost.

Brand Name: Autegra (Auto + Integrity)
Domain: autegra.io

Logo: The Three-Layer Mark

An A constructed from three separated geometric pieces representing the platform's three data layers. Copper cap (entry point), teal core (intelligence), teal foundation (proprietary database).

Colour Palette

All brand assets shown above are included in the build fee at no additional cost.

Timeline

7.1 Web Application (20 Weeks)

7.2 Mobile Application (10 Weeks)

Pricing

8.1 Build Fee

8.2 Payment Schedule

Payments are tied to milestones, not calendar dates. No payment is due until its corresponding milestone is delivered and confirmed.

8.3 Revenue Share (Partnership Alignment)

The Brick Dev Studios is invested in Autegra's long-term success. To align both parties' interests, the developer participates in the platform's growth through a revenue share arrangement.

Revenue share is calculated on all platform income: VIN report sales, escrow commissions, inspection booking commissions, and any other platform-generated revenue.

If the platform generates no revenue, the revenue share is $0. The build fee is the only guaranteed cost. This structure means the developer benefits only when the platform succeeds, ensuring both parties are working toward the same goal.

8.4 What is Included

• Complete design system (logo, colours, typography, component library)
• All 61 routes across 7 modules
• Paystack and Flutterwave payment integration
• VIN API integration with multi-provider routing
• 4-channel notification system (email, SMS, WhatsApp, push)
• Multi-country support (Nigeria + Ghana)
• WCAG 2.1 AA/AAA accessibility
• Dark mode and light mode
• Responsive, mobile-first web application
• React Native mobile application (iOS + Android)
• Source code ownership transferred to client at project completion
• 30 days post-launch bug fixes (web and mobile)
• Domain registration and renewal (autegra.io)
• Hosting infrastructure (Vercel, Supabase, free tiers at launch)
• Third-party API costs (VIN providers, SMS gateway, WhatsApp Business API)
• App store developer accounts (Apple $99/year, Google $25 one-time)

Payment gateway transaction fees (Paystack/Flutterwave charges per transaction) are not a cost to the client or the developer. These fees are built into the platform pricing and paid by end users as part of each transaction.

8.5 What is Not Included

Client responsibility:

• Legal review of escrow compliance with CBN regulations (strongly recommended before launch)
• Marketing and user acquisition
• Content creation (copywriting, photography)

To be scoped separately:

• Future phase development (each phase scoped and priced when Phase 1 revenue justifies the investment)
• Operations/maintenance retainer after the 30-day post-launch period

Revenue Projections

Conservative estimates for Phase 1 revenue streams only. These are for discussion purposes and not guarantees.

9.1 Assumptions

9.2 Monthly Revenue by User Volume

9.3 Build Fee Recovery

9.4 Revenue Share Impact

At these volumes, the developer's revenue share is modest relative to the platform's total revenue. The client retains 95% of all platform income while the developer has a reason to provide ongoing support and strategic input.

9.5 Growth Beyond Phase 1

These projections cover Phase 1 revenue only. Future phases add entirely new revenue streams: Fleet Management B2B ($6,250/month from 100 companies alone), Vehicle Valuation Engine (data licensing), Import Assistance (per-transaction fees), and Financial Services (commission on insurance, loans, and warranty products).

Each of these compounds revenue significantly. Future phases are investments funded by Phase 1 success, not additional costs imposed on the client.

Intellectual Property

Source code for the Autegra platform is the intellectual property of the client (Jamark Autos) upon full payment of all milestone fees. Until full payment is received, The Brick Dev Studios retains ownership of all code and deliverables.

The Brick Dev Studios retains the right to:

• Reference Autegra as a portfolio project
• Use non-proprietary components and patterns in future work
• Display the project in marketing materials with client approval

The client retains full ownership of:

• The Autegra brand name, logo, and all brand assets
• All source code upon full payment
• All user data and proprietary database content
• The autegra.io domain

Communication and Process

Weekly Updates: A written progress update delivered every Friday covering work completed, work planned for the following week, and any blockers or decisions needed.

Review Cycles: Each milestone includes a review period (3-5 business days) for the client to test, provide feedback, and request revisions before the milestone is marked complete and payment is due.

Revisions: Up to 2 rounds of revisions per milestone are included. Additional revisions beyond 2 rounds are billed at $50/hour.

Tools: Progress tracked via shared project board. Code hosted on private Git repository. Staging environment provided for review at each milestone.

Next Steps

1. Client reviews this proposal
2. Questions and negotiations resolved
3. Contract signed by both parties
4. Payment 1 ($3,000) received
5. Development begins within 5 business days of payment receipt

Acceptance

To proceed, the client confirms acceptance of this proposal and both parties sign the accompanying contract.