DePIN Business · Connected Auto Service
Stay Connected with Your Client's Car After Repair
Usually, the car leaves the service, and you won’t see it again until the owner notices a problem. Here the idea is different: with the client’s permission, the service can receive some of the car's data via the internet and detect earlier when the car should be invited for a checkup.
Connection to the car is done in two ways.
1. The car can connect by itself. Some modern cars already have built-in internet connectivity. If a particular model supports remote access, the service can receive client-approved data without needing an extra device.
2. The car needs a small device. This plugs into the standard OBD port — the same one you use to connect a diagnostic scanner. The device remains in the car and transmits data to the remote monitoring service via the internet. As a rough guide, expect around $99 for such a device; the exact price depends on the country and seller.
Who pays for the device — the client, the service, or a split cost — is up to you. We intentionally do not include this cost in the calculation below.
1. The car can connect by itself. Some modern cars already have built-in internet connectivity. If a particular model supports remote access, the service can receive client-approved data without needing an extra device.
2. The car needs a small device. This plugs into the standard OBD port — the same one you use to connect a diagnostic scanner. The device remains in the car and transmits data to the remote monitoring service via the internet. As a rough guide, expect around $99 for such a device; the exact price depends on the country and seller.
Who pays for the device — the client, the service, or a split cost — is up to you. We intentionally do not include this cost in the calculation below.
What the service can see
Not the whole car — only the data it can transmit
FaultsTrouble code signal
If the car transmits fault codes, you’ll have a reason to contact the client and invite the car for a standard diagnostic check.
MileageWhen it's time for maintenance
You can track actual mileage and remind the client about oil changes, filters, or other scheduled maintenance.
Other dataFuel, battery, tire pressure
Exactly what you can see depends on the car’s make, model, year, and connection method.
Owner’s permissionClient enables access
Without the owner’s consent, the service does not receive any data. The client can disable access at any time if they no longer want to use the service.
Compatibility is always checked per specific vehicle: different makes, models, and years support transmitting different sets of data.
1 · Your Auto Service
Let's start with numbers you already know
2 · Try Your Price
How many cars would you like to keep connected?
There’s no "right" number here. Enter 10, 20, or 50 cars — whatever seems realistic for your service. Then change the number and see a different scenario.
3 · What We Calculate Here
Just a clear guideline
We don’t try to guess in advance how many clients will agree, how many repairs will occur, or who will pay for the device. You just choose the number of connected cars and your trial price. The calculator shows the potential revenue from the connection service itself. Everything else you decide on your own market by talking with your clients.
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Want to take this idea to a working launch?
DePIN World guides you from this page to launch: helping you understand connection methods, select the first test vehicle, and complete official registration with the remote monitoring service.
Connected Auto Service Start — $49 one-time. This is the price for our preparation and step-by-step roadmap, not the price per car. After launch, you can connect as many cars as allowed by your chosen remote monitoring service — no need to pay DePIN World again for each vehicle.
Connected Auto Service Start — $49 one-time. This is the price for our preparation and step-by-step roadmap, not the price per car. After launch, you can connect as many cars as allowed by your chosen remote monitoring service — no need to pay DePIN World again for each vehicle.
After payment is confirmed, access to your product will appear here. It will also always be available on DePIN World under “MY PRODUCTS”. Sign in with the email and password used during registration.
PREPARE CONNECTED AUTO SERVICE — $49 ONE TIME
SEE WHAT HAPPENS AFTER PAYMENT
4 · How It Works in Real Life
The car leaves, but connection with the service stays
1 · Client agreesOwner grants permission
You explain in advance what data you want to see and why. Nothing connects without the owner’s consent.
2 · The car goes onlineBuilt-in or via OBD device
A modern car can connect via its already integrated system. If not, a small device stays plugged into the diagnostic port.
3 · Service sees a signalA reason to call the client
The fault, mileage, or another available indicator doesn’t say "what broke," but "this car should be checked."
4 · Usual serviceThe car comes to the shop
Then it’s standard: scanner, mechanic, proper diagnostics, and repair if really needed.
5 · What You Offer the Client
Not a device, but a constant connection to their car
The client isn’t paying for fancy graphs or "computer technology." They pay for a simple thing: their usual service stays connected with their car and can invite it for a checkup earlier. And you get another reason not to lose a good client once they’ve left your garage.