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I Built a Car Parts Finder for UAE - Lessons from a Solo Developer

Hey dev community! πŸ‘‹

I recently launched OlPart - a car parts directory
for Dubai and Sharjah, UAE.

The Problem

Finding car parts in UAE means driving to industrial areas, calling
dozens of shops, and hoping someone has what you need.

The Solution

OlPart lists verified shops in Al Quoz (Dubai) and Sharjah Industrial Area.
Users can filter by location, see shop details, and WhatsApp directly.

Tech Stack

  • React + Vite
  • Mantine UI
  • Back4App (Parse backend)
  • Prerendering for SEO

Challenges

  • SEO for SPAs is hard (Bing doesn't execute JS well)
  • Local search is competitive
  • Building trust in a traditional market

Check it out: OlPart
Would love feedback! πŸš—

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