Building Balanceè: Helping Nigerians Fix Their Cars with Confidence

Hi hackers,

I’m building Balanceè, a service marketplace that helps Nigerians find trusted mechanics, book repairs, and track their vehicle maintenance, all from a mobile app.

We launched because car repairs in Nigeria can be a gamble:
– No ID, no structure, just vibes.
– Many users fear losing parts or overpaying.
– There's little transparency or trust.

With Balanceè, users can:
– Book verified mechanics near them
– Track repair history
– Access fair pricing and discounts
– Get 24/7 support

We’ve onboarded 100+ mechanics so far, mostly in Lagos, and growing weekly.
We’re also working on educating car owners with bite-sized auto care content on socials (X, IG, TikTok).

Our traction so far:
– 2,000+ users across beta and soft launch
– Referral-based user growth from creators and marketers
– Partnerships with car repair hubs and mechanic clusters

Right now, we’re looking to:
– Talk to other indie hackers in marketplaces or service apps
– Learn how you scaled supply + demand in tough markets
– Connect with mobile-first user acquisition specialists

Would love to connect with other builders solving problems in fragmented, high-friction industries.

Let’s talk product, retention, and grit.

Sisanmi
@balancee_ng
www.balancee.app