# Expert Mechanic Platforms Fiix Helps Connect Users With Experienced Car Maintenance Professionals By Jana Pijak | Published 2018-01-08 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiix References: [fiix.io](https://www.fiix.io/) Fiix is an online database consisting of over 1000 certified car repair experts that are accessible to those living in the Greater Toronto area. First launched on television series Dragon's Den, the Canadian service aims to connect drivers with a certified mechanic more conveniently than ever before, and ensures that its recommendations boast a high ranked average user rating. Fiix users can simply select their vehicle, address what they need repaired, and pick a date, time and location for their desired repair service. Once those fields are filled out, a certified mechanic will get in contact with those making the appointment, coming to them versus the other way around. Making the process of car repair more convenient than ever before, this service ensures consumers are paying for services that are trusted and well-rated by a large group who has submitted their input to the Fiix database. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Mobile Mechanic Services:** Opportunity to disrupt traditional mechanic shops by offering on-demand car repair services that come to the customer's location. - **Online Car Repair Platforms:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to connect car owners with certified mechanics through digital platforms, simplifying the repair process. - **Rating-based Service Recommendations:** Opportunity to create platforms that provide users with trustworthy and well-rated service recommendations to enhance consumer confidence in the car repair industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Repair Services:** Opportunity to transform traditional mechanic shops by adopting online platforms and offering mobile repair services. - **Digital Marketplaces:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for online platforms that connect car owners with certified mechanics and provide service scheduling. - **Ratings and Reviews Platforms:** Opportunity to develop platforms that aggregate user ratings and reviews for car repair services, establishing trust and transparency in the industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Boat Mechanic Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boat-mechanic-app.md) - [AI-Powered Tech Repair Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ifixit-fixbot.md) - [Local Service Bookings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuse-link.md) - [Personalized AI Mechanics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-mechanic.md) - [Car Dealer-Targeted Software-As-A-Service Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/softwareasaservice-platform.md) - [Tow-Truck App Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lyft-2.md) - [Connective Handy Services Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handyfriend.md) - [All-In-One Automobile Service Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automobile-service-app.md) - [Enhanced Automotive Service Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automotive-service-experience.md)