Origin & Mission

The Story Behind Garage Prime

Die Geschichte hinter Garage Prime

How a holiday family moment turned into a dedicated 1:64 collector companion.

The Spark: Christmas 2025

It all started during the Christmas break of 2025. Like many great ideas, it was born out of a simple family moment. My sons have a huge passion for Hot Wheels—and honestly, I’ve caught the fever too. But my boys didn't just want to look at the cars; they wanted to know everything about them.

"Dad, how fast is this one? How much horsepower does it have? Which one would win in a race?"

I knew a bit about cars, but I couldn't keep up with their endless curiosity. Instead of manually searching Google Lens for every single find, I thought: "There must be a way to automate this."

From Prototype to Passion Project

I decided to build a quick prototype to see if I could make it work. To my surprise, it did. My sons were thrilled and began using the prototype every single day. Seeing their excitement made me realize the massive potential of this idea. I wanted more, they wanted more—and suddenly, a small holiday project turned into a full-scale development journey.

Built with Heart, Not in a Corporate Lab

I want to be transparent: I am not a giant tech corporation. This app is a private labor of love, crafted during spare time, late nights, and weekends. I had to learn an immense amount of technology to bring this vision to life. I act according to my best knowledge, listening closely to fellow collectors. Every feedback note and feature request directly shapes the future of Garage Prime.

Dedicated to My Sons

Above all, Garage Prime is dedicated to my three boys. It is built by a father for his family and for the global community of collectors. I hope this app brings as much excitement to your daily hunts as it brings to our living room floor.

Happy Hunting!

— André, Creator of Garage Prime