Connect budget students with nearby student mechanics for cheap, on-campus car fixes.
Budget-strapped students can't find affordable mechanics for their frequently breaking old cars, lacking access to mobile repairs or reliable DIY diagnostic tools.
CampusFixr is a peer-to-peer marketplace where college students post car issues and get bids from fellow students who are aspiring mechanics or handy peers. It enables mobile repairs right on campus parking lots, slashing costs by 70% compared to traditional shops. Users chat, schedule, and pay securely within the app.
Budget-strapped college students owning old, unreliable cars
Exclusively for college students verified via .edu emails, ensuring trust and ultra-low prices from peer labor.
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Users post car problems with photos and location for bids.
Mechanics bid with quotes; auto-match to cheapest reliable ones.
Real-time messaging and scheduling for jobs.
Escrow payments released after job completion.
Post-job feedback to build trust.
Show nearby mechanics on campus map.
Boost urgent jobs for faster responses.
Track past fixes for your car.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| name | text | No |
| campus | text | No |
| is_mechanic | bool | No |
| rating | float | Yes |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| title | text | No |
| description | text | No |
| location | text | No |
| budget | int | No |
| status | text | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| amount | int | No |
| message | text | Yes |
| job_id | uuid | No |
| mechanic_id | uuid | No |
| accepted | bool | No |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
/api/jobsCreate new job posting
/api/jobsList nearby jobs
/api/bidsSubmit bid on job
/api/users/meGet user profile
1 active job
No limits
No limits
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 150 | 1% | $50 | $600 |
| Month 6 | 1,200 | 3% | $900 | $10,800 |
No more $500 shop bills. Post your issue, get campus fixes under $50.
Post in 5 college Reddit subs (r/UCLA, r/college, etc.) with a free beta invite link; DM student mechanics from campus Facebook groups; offer first 3 jobs free to seed listings.
Wide handyman network
Expensive pros, not student-focused
Student-only, campus-specific, 70% cheaper
Network effects from campus-specific student networks; data on common student car issues.
Rising used car ownership among Gen Z students post-pandemic, with repair costs up 30%.
Low density of student mechanics
Seed with incentives for first mechanics
Liability for bad repairs
Require insurance proof and ratings
Success: 70% interested in beta
Success: 80% positive ratings
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