The Story Behind Garage Prime

Die Geschichte hinter Garage Prime

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.

"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 using 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 a Corporate Lab

I want to be transparent: I am not a professional developer. This app is a private labor of love, built during my spare time, late nights, and weekends. I had to learn an immense amount of new technology and invest countless hours to bring this vision to life. I act according to my best knowledge and belief, but I know the app isn't perfect. You might find a bug or a technical spec that needs "healing" - and that’s okay.

The Road Ahead

Garage Prime is constantly evolving. My backlog is currently overflowing with ideas and features I can’t wait to implement. I continue to refine the experience as much as my personal time and financial resources allow.

Sustainability & Support

Running a high-end platform like this comes with real-world costs. From secure database servers to the advanced AI (Google Gemini) used for identification and image generation—these are currently all self-funded. If you find value in Garage Prime, I would be incredibly grateful for your support through a subscription. It helps keep the servers running and the AI "brains" growing.

Dedicated to My Sons

Above all, Garage Prime is dedicated to my three boys. It is a labor of love—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 hunt as it brings to our living room floor. Your feedback is what keeps the engine running, so please, keep it coming.

Happy Hunting!

— The Creator of Garage Prime