About AutoCela

AutoCela is a comprehensive car rental platform built with Flutter, offering both a responsive website and a mobile app. The platform provides a seamless experience for users to browse, book, and manage car rentals with advanced features and modern technology integration.

Core Features

• Car Catalog: Browse through a comprehensive collection of vehicles with detailed specifications including horsepower, transmission type, fuel type, seating capacity, and ratings.
• Advanced Search & Filtering: Search cars by name, type, plate number, price, or year with real-time filtering capabilities.
• Car Booking System: Complete booking process with date/time selection, pickup location, insurance options, and payment methods.
• Google Sign-In Integration: Secure authentication using Google OAuth for seamless user experience.
• Favorites System: Save and manage favorite cars for quick access and easy booking.
• Payment Processing: Multiple payment options including cash and credit/debit cards with secure card scanning capabilities.
• AI-Powered Chatbot: Integrated Dialogflow chatbot for instant customer support and inquiries.
• Push Notifications: Real-time notifications for booking updates and important announcements.
• Dark/Light Theme: Customizable UI themes for enhanced user experience.
• Multi-language Support: Available in English and Albanian languages.
• Admin Dashboard: Comprehensive admin panel for managing cars, bookings, and customer feedback.

Booking Process

• Date & Time Selection: Choose pickup and return dates with specific time slots.
• Location Services: Select pickup location (currently supports Tirana).
• Insurance Options: Choose between TPL (Third Party Liability) or Full CASCO insurance.
• Payment Methods: Pay with cash (preferred) or credit/debit cards with secure processing.
• Booking Confirmation: Real-time booking status updates with admin approval system.

Admin Features

• Car Management: Add, edit, and delete vehicles with image upload to Firebase Storage.
• Booking Management: View, approve, reject, or cancel bookings with automated notifications.
• Customer Feedback: Manage and respond to customer feedback and inquiries.
• Analytics Dashboard: Track bookings, revenue, and customer interactions.

Technologies Used

• Flutter: Cross-platform mobile app development framework.
• Firebase: Backend-as-a-Service including Authentication, Firestore, Storage, and Messaging.
• Google Services: Google Sign-In, Google Maps integration, and Google Fonts.
• Dialogflow: AI-powered chatbot for customer support.
• Payment Integration: Credit card processing with flutter_credit_card package.
• Card Scanning: Camera-based credit card scanning functionality.
• Localization: Multi-language support with Flutter's internationalization.
• Audio Integration: Background music and sound effects.
• Image Processing: Image picker and Firebase Storage integration.
• Push Notifications: Firebase Cloud Messaging for real-time updates.

User Experience Features

• Animated Splash Screen: Engaging intro with audio and smooth transitions.
• Responsive Design: Optimized for various screen sizes and orientations.
• Intuitive Navigation: Bottom navigation bar with Home, Cars, Favorites, and Profile sections.
• Real-time Updates: Live data synchronization with Firebase Firestore.
• Offline Capabilities: Local storage for favorites and user preferences.
• Security: Secure authentication and data encryption.

Business Model

• Rental Pricing: Daily rental rates with transparent pricing structure.
• Insurance Options: Additional insurance coverage for enhanced protection.
• Flexible Payment: Cash-on-delivery and card payment options.
• Customer Support: 24/7 chatbot assistance and direct contact via WhatsApp.