new car repair costs site please take a look

pugyrob · 13-05-2008, 10:35 PM

Thanks again for the posts.

you lot shouldnt have such new cars, anyone got a nice ford sierra or capri?.....

The cars will be updated within a week and the prices may be very slightly low right now as it was put together a few months ago and we are just testing it at the moment.

Agree with the affiliate thing generally but there is an overall plan that will be less affiliate orientated and hopefully alot more unique.

Cheers

Rob

GreyWing · 13-05-2008, 10:44 PM

Just to say I'm Rob's partner on this one.

Mat that was one problem mate, the database does have the ability to give dealer prices aswell which it will do shortly, so you will have independent garages and dealer prices in the results box. It's just we didn't have time to do the prices of parts for dealers, so we just started with independents.

It's a problem that will be fixed in an update shortly, plus new models and vehicle specs.

The database has 60,000 bits of information in it, it's due to be increased to 90,000 shortly. Took us 6 months to build and put together.

It's protected like a jam doughnut at a weight watchers convention.

Just got to plan the whole site out in Joomla, it's like we are working backwards and have to build things into it that we don't have yet. It's a pure head smasher.

I don't think Rob will mind me saying this, but it will have html banner / portal that others can put on their websites so people can have like a repair calculator on their websites. Obviously with a link back to our site.

It will be a simple piece of html code, just need to get the security of it sorted first.

But any further ideas would be appreciated or even criticisms

GW

suzi · 14-05-2008, 12:08 AM

Just a minor niggle: Hereford and Worcester haven't been a single County for about 10 years...

Suzi

jacal1 · 14-05-2008, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aquanuke

None of my cars where listed,

How many do you have??!! Want to buy a domain? Or 100 domains?

Anyway, I like the site. My guess is that if you add a lot more to the "common faults" section, and maybe even somehow direct someone to check that section out after they've received their price in case their may be a simple solution/explanation for their problem, that would lead to more bookmarkings.

Also, you could add a "are you in the US?" button at the end, and then automatically triple the price and cut the quality of service in half.

pugyrob · 14-05-2008, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jacal1

How many do you have??!! Want to buy a domain? Or 100 domains?

Anyway, I like the site. My guess is that if you add a lot more to the "common faults" section, and maybe even somehow direct someone to check that section out after they've received their price in case their may be a simple solution/explanation for their problem, that would lead to more bookmarkings.

Also, you could add a "are you in the US?" button at the end, and then automatically triple the price and cut the quality of service in half.

LOL.

youre dead right, we plan to increase the common faults section alot imminently and there will be a "fault diagnosis" tool on there also at some point very soon.

Thanks

Rob

purg · 14-05-2008, 09:56 AM

Rob,

Checked a few cars and the price is a good guideline.
(Alfa's cam cost me just over £150, your site shows £164)

As for the site design...
1 improvement you really should consider - make the form dynamic within the www/repaircosts/co/uk site. Might also be a good idea to hide the othersite via curl or other methods.

Nothing flash just old school javascript. Clicking next is so 1999 but being serious click next is tedious in such a form.

BANNEDfromTV · 14-05-2008, 10:17 AM

Nice site idea, worth the devlopment I'd say.
Need to add other cars such as Jeep Cherokee and other Chrysler brand vehicles.

Many road users have these cars (especially older models).
Would be handy to have an import section too as this sort of price is a grey area for many owners. A lot of garages tend to just charge what they want.

Another thing you could add would be costs of conversions to run on alternative fuels. LPG for example.

pugyrob · 14-05-2008, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BANNEDfromTV

Nice site idea, worth the devlopment I'd say.
Need to add other cars such as Jeep Cherokee and other Chrysler brand vehicles.

Many road users have these cars (especially older models).
Would be handy to have an import section too as this sort of price is a grey area for many owners. A lot of garages tend to just charge what they want.

Another thing you could add would be costs of conversions to run on alternative fuels. LPG for example.

thanks for the feedback and very nice ideas btw. will look into all of them and definately worth doing.

Cheers

Rob

pugyrob · 14-05-2008, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by purg

Rob,

Checked a few cars and the price is a good guideline.
(Alfa's cam cost me just over £150, your site shows £164)

As for the site design...
1 improvement you really should consider - make the form dynamic within the www/repaircosts/co/uk site. Might also be a good idea to hide the othersite via curl or other methods.

Nothing flash just old school javascript. Clicking next is so 1999 but being serious click next is tedious in such a form.

thanks alot for feedback,
i know nothing about programming, but ill show my partner your suggestions and he will be able to sort it out.

Cheers

Rob

mat · 14-05-2008, 12:12 PM

If it does do well then youve always got the option of in the future having...

car.repaircosts
bike.repaircosts.
computer.repaircosts
house.repaircosts

etc etc

13-05-2008, 10:35 PM	#11
pugyrob Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 677 Domain Trader Rating: (95% / 20)	Thanks again for the posts. you lot shouldnt have such new cars, anyone got a nice ford sierra or capri?..... The cars will be updated within a week and the prices may be very slightly low right now as it was put together a few months ago and we are just testing it at the moment. Agree with the affiliate thing generally but there is an overall plan that will be less affiliate orientated and hopefully alot more unique. Cheers Rob __________________ Victorians Finance Sites Secured Loans Online Gambling guide Robots Mortgage Loans Car Comparison Sports Betting Tips Discount Furniture Antique Car insurance Neck Ties mortgage self certification Barbie Dolls Travel Insurance Uk Car Repairs Hamburg Travel guide

13-05-2008, 10:44 PM	#12
GreyWing Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 602 Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 1)	Just to say I'm Rob's partner on this one. Mat that was one problem mate, the database does have the ability to give dealer prices aswell which it will do shortly, so you will have independent garages and dealer prices in the results box. It's just we didn't have time to do the prices of parts for dealers, so we just started with independents. It's a problem that will be fixed in an update shortly, plus new models and vehicle specs. The database has 60,000 bits of information in it, it's due to be increased to 90,000 shortly. Took us 6 months to build and put together. It's protected like a jam doughnut at a weight watchers convention. Just got to plan the whole site out in Joomla, it's like we are working backwards and have to build things into it that we don't have yet. It's a pure head smasher. I don't think Rob will mind me saying this, but it will have html banner / portal that others can put on their websites so people can have like a repair calculator on their websites. Obviously with a link back to our site. It will be a simple piece of html code, just need to get the security of it sorted first. But any further ideas would be appreciated or even criticisms GW __________________ Garage Reviews Free Radio Unlock Codes avoid Poker Stats Carry On Council

14-05-2008, 09:56 AM	#16
purg Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 288 Domain Trader Rating: (0% / 0)	Rob, Checked a few cars and the price is a good guideline. (Alfa's cam cost me just over £150, your site shows £164) As for the site design... 1 improvement you really should consider - make the form dynamic within the www/repaircosts/co/uk site. Might also be a good idea to hide the othersite via curl or other methods. Nothing flash just old school javascript. Clicking next is so 1999 but being serious click next is tedious in such a form. __________________ Free UK domain drops & Available UK domain lists Mobile phone deals - Improved Mobile web browsers

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BANNEDfromTV Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 452 Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 3)	Nice site idea, worth the devlopment I'd say. Need to add other cars such as Jeep Cherokee and other Chrysler brand vehicles. Many road users have these cars (especially older models). Would be handy to have an import section too as this sort of price is a grey area for many owners. A lot of garages tend to just charge what they want. Another thing you could add would be costs of conversions to run on alternative fuels. LPG for example. __________________ Watch Movies \| Unlock Phone \| UK Property

14-05-2008, 12:12 PM	#20
mat Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hampshire UK Posts: 1,380 Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 10)	If it does do well then youve always got the option of in the future having... car.repaircosts bike.repaircosts. computer.repaircosts house.repaircosts etc etc __________________ Mathew.co.uk - GetDomains.co.uk NewPhones.co.uk For Sale - Urban Clothing

14-05-2008, 12:08 AM	#13
suzi Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 132 Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 1)	Just a minor niggle: Hereford and Worcester haven't been a single County for about 10 years... Suzi

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