Inspiration

Growing up in a family of mechanics, I’ve always been surrounded by grit, grease, and raw problem-solving. My little brother, in particular, was the spark behind BoltBuddy. He’s one of the most talented mechanics I know, but tech has never been his thing. Watching him struggle to find reliable resources, flipping through outdated manuals or trying to guess his way through diagnostics, made something click in me.

I wanted to build a tool that wasn’t just another app—it had to feel like it belonged in the garage. Something real, intuitive, and built for people like him. BoltBuddy came to life as a way to bridge that gap. It’s more than a project—it’s my family’s legacy turned into software. Every line of code is for the ones who can fix anything with their hands but are tired of being left behind by technology.

This wasn’t just built for submission. It was built for people like my brother—because when you build for the people you love.

Built With

  • chatgpt
  • compose
  • elevenlabs
  • jetpack
  • koitlin
  • supabase
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