🚗 Launching a Custom Car Listing Platform
Client : Vishwa Sehgal
Project Duration: 22 September 2022 – 7 October 2022
Platform: WordPress
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New cars
Used cards
Sell Your Car
Loan Calculator
🏁 Urgent Message from a Dreamer
It all began with a ping on Fiverr from Vishwa, a client with a dream — and a tight deadline. He wanted a fully functional car listing platform where users could list their vehicles, add photos, share specifications, and connect with buyers.
Simple in theory… but as I quickly found out, there was a lot more under the hood.
We kicked off the project on 22nd September 2022, and the clock was ticking. Vishwa needed everything delivered in just 15 days. The countdown had begun, and I was ready to race.
🔍 Understanding the Vision: More Than Just Listings
From our first chat, it was clear: this wouldn’t be a cookie-cutter website. He wanted something smart, secure, and scalable — a place where buyers and sellers could interact with ease, and where car listings felt professional and trustworthy.
I dove deep into the requirements, and slowly, a complex but exciting roadmap started forming in my mind. Here’s what I aimed to build:
🧩 Core Features I Implemented
- User Registration & Login System
- Personal Dashboards for users to manage, edit, or delete their listings
- Subscription Plans with Listing Limits – users had to create an account, subscribe to a plan, and could only list cars according to the plan’s quota
- Add Car Listings with Images, Descriptions & Specifications
- Car Details Input System, including:
- Brand, Model, Year, Price
- Mileage, Fuel Type, Transmission Type
- Condition (New/Used), and Location
- Brand, Model, Year, Price
- Upload Multiple Images per listing for better presentation
- Advanced Filtering Options, such as:
- Filter by brand, model, price range, year, fuel type, transmission, and more
- Filter by brand, model, price range, year, fuel type, transmission, and more
- Sorting Capabilities: View cars by newest, price (low to high, high to low), or relevance
- Responsive Design – pixel-perfect experience across desktop, tablet, and mobile
- Featured Listings with Premium Tags
- Seller Profile Pages with public contact options
- Contact Seller Buttons (Email, Phone, WhatsApp)
- Save to Favorites functionality for logged-in users
- Recently Viewed Cars widget for smoother browsing
- Compare Cars side by side
- Search by Location with Google Maps integration
- Email Alerts for New Listings based on user preferences
- Listing Expiry Notifications & Auto-Renewal Reminders
- SEO-Friendly URLs and Meta Tags for all listings
- Social Media Sharing Buttons for easy promotions
- Admin Panel with full control over listings, users, and subscriptions
- Spam Protection using reCAPTCHA
- Security Layering: firewall, brute force protection, and manual WordPress hardening
- Integrated Blog for car news, reviews, and SEO content
- Secure Payment Gateway Integration for paid listing plans
- Auto Invoice Generation on payment success
Multilingual Support (Optional Setup)
⚙️ The Engine Behind It All: My Approach
To deliver all this in two weeks, I leaned on my experience with premium WordPress themes and a carefully chosen stack of professional plugins. But out-of-the-box wasn’t enough — I also customized the UI, tweaked backend behaviors, and optimized performance.
Security was a major concern for both of us. With features like user registration and payment processing involved, I implemented a mix of plugin-based and manual security hardening techniques. From firewall setups to reCAPTCHA integration, I ensured the site was resistant to brute force, spam, and basic vulnerabilities.
I also made sure the admin panel gave Vishwa complete control — whether it was approving new listings, managing users, or editing subscription packages.
🌀 The Twist in the Tale: When the Scope Expanded
We were about 60% done when Vishwa surprised me. He had “a few more ideas.” As any developer knows, this is code for: more work, same deadline.
He wanted new subscription tiers. He wanted featured ads. He wanted highlighted listings, a compare cars feature, and even automated email alerts. I didn’t panic — I reworked the timeline in my head, reorganized my task lists, and kept building without missing a beat. This is the kind of pressure I actually enjoy.
🚀 The Finish Line: Delivery, Feedback & Reflections
By 7th October 2022, the site was live, polished, and performing flawlessly. Vishwa couldn’t believe how quickly and smoothly the project had come together. He left a glowing review, and later told me he had already received inquiries through the site within the first few days.
🔎 What I Gained from This Project
Every client teaches you something, but this one was special. I learned to adapt faster, communicate clearer, and deliver under compressed timelines without compromising quality. It reminded me how far a good mix of planning, passion, and problem-solving can take you — especially in the freelance world.
This project also strengthened my grip on building complex listing systems — something I now offer confidently to clients worldwide.
I’m blown away by the results! The site looks incredible, works perfectly, and was delivered right on time. Communication was clear throughout, and every feature I imagined was brought to life — and more. Highly recommend for anyone serious about quality work!
🎯 Want a Car Listing Website Like This?
Whether you’re building a car marketplace, a property portal, or any niche listing site — I can help you make it secure, functional, and user-friendly.
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