Building a modular React Native platform to power three automotive brands

An automotive ecommerce retailer wanted to modernize three brands into high-performing mobile experiences.

About

Our client is a leading ecommerce organization in the aftermarket automotive parts industry. Operating popular online stores, they cater to automotive enthusiasts with not only a wide selection of performance parts and accessories, but also expert installation guides and dedicated customer support.

100K+

downloads with 4.7★ average rating on app store

3-4x

higher conversion rates than mobile websites

scalable mobile sales channels built from a single codebase

Challenge

The company had successfully monetized their three flagship websites using an in-house ecommerce system. However, they lacked a mobile presence and had no internal experience in mobile app development. They sought to create mobile apps for both Android and iOS that would:

Support all three of their e-commerce brands
Be maintainable by their existing JavaScript development team
Reuse existing infrastructure and content managed via their ecommerce system
Allow for a scalable and flexible architecture across brands

Solution

We developed a React Native-based mobile platform with support for iOS and Android. The app was built with modularity in mind, enabling:

Brand-specific customization by simply changing endpoints and configuration files
Custom native modules for advanced features such as AR and camera integration
A vehicle builder experience that allows users to customize vehicles by selecting make, model, lift kits, wheels, and tires
Social features, push notifications, and rich media content to enhance engagement

Results

The company now has a future-ready mobile platform that will continue to drive strategic growth and support innovation across every brand:

More than 100K downloads of the app on Google Play
2.8K+ ratings with a 4.7/5 average on Apple’s App Store
Created three scalable mobile sales channels
Achieved 3–4x higher conversion rates than mobile websites (internal estimate)
App launched in 2017 and is still active in 2025, demonstrating long-term success
Their internal team continues to maintain and enhance the apps independently