⚠️ Early AccessJune 1st— Founding spots arelimited per category per city. Once filled, category closes.
Hampton Roads Automotive Network
The Connective Layer
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DriveLink connects drivers, dealers, shops, tow operators, tire shops, fleet managers, and insurance companies — in real time, across one platform. This is the operator and partner overview.
8+
Verticals
Live
Real-Time Avail.
AI
Powered Tools
◈
LinkBucks
B2B
Fleet + Ins.
2026
Live Launch
Platform Verticals
Eight verticals. One network.
Every module is built for a specific operator type — but they all share the same customer identity, availability layer, and referral system.
DRIVER
Customer Garage
- Multi-vehicle management
- VIN decoder + history
- Service records + docs
- Need Help Now dispatch
- Purchase history
PROVIDER
Shop OS
- Repair, tire, body, parts
- 16-stage repair timeline
- Invoicing + quotes + CRM
- Customer garage sync
- AI service advisor
PROVIDER
Tow Yard OS
- Vehicle custody tracking
- Days on yard counter
- Owner + insurance log
- Storage charges + payment
- VA compliance deadlines
COMMERCE
Tire Marketplace
- Used tire inventory listings
- AI photo scan
- Size + tread extraction
- Buyer search by size
- Staff management
DEALER
Dealer OS
- Inventory + VIN decode
- Deal desk (cash + finance)
- Document generation
- F&I + profit screen
- Post-sale garage transfer
DEALER
AI Salesperson
- 5-segment walkaround tour
- Claude Vision frame extract
- ElevenLabs voiceover
- HeyGen avatar overlay
- QR code for lot scanning
B2B
Fleet Manager
- Multi-vehicle org mgmt
- Driver assignment
- Compliance templates
- Service dispatch
- Insurance portal access
B2B
Insurance + Dispatch
- Real-time availability feed
- Deadhead mile solution
- Job queue + GPS broadcast
- Claims integration
- LinkBucks referrals
Network Topology
How everyone connects
Every node in the network shares customer identity, real-time availability, and the LinkBucks referral layer.
🚗
Driver
◈
DriveLink Core
🔧
Mechanic
🛞
Tire Shop
🚛
Tow Operator
🤝
Dealer
🛡️
Ins / Fleet
Key Flows
Three flows that define the platform
◈Stranded Driver → Provider
1
Driver tapsNeed Help Now— selects need type, GPS shared
↓
2
Broadcast to allavailable providerswithin radius in real time
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3
Provider accepts →ETA + live trackingto driver instantly
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4
Job done →LinkBucksissued for cross-referrals to next vertical
🤝Dealer Deal → Buyer Garage
1
Dealer desks deal inDealer OS— cash or finance, F&I, trade-in
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2
One-clickdocument generation— Bill of Sale, Buyer's Guide, Odometer
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3
Deal closes → vehicleauto-transfersto buyer's DriveLink garage
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4
SMS sent to buyer —new DriveLink user acquiredat peak engagement
🔧Shop Job → Customer Tracker
1
Shop opens job inShop OS— 16-stage repair timeline begins
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2
Customer receivesmobile tracker link— live stage updates
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3
Quote approvalby text — customer approves from anywhere
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4
Invoice paid →service record syncsto customer's garage automatically
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LinkBucks — Cross-Vertical Referral Rewards
Every provider earns rewards for referring customers to other verticals. Tow operators refer to mechanics. Mechanics refer to tire shops. Dealers refer to shops. The referral system turns a marketplace into a self-reinforcing network.
Infrastructure
Shared data layer
The four pillars that make cross-vertical connections possible.
Garage Vehicles
Every vehicle, every customer. One record — VIN, history, service, purchase docs — shared across all verticals.
Real-Time Availability
Provider GPS + status. Google has your address. Yelp has your reviews. DriveLink has your availability.
Customer Identity
One profile across shop, dealer, tow yard, and fleet. Dealer closes deal → buyer's garage auto-populates.
AI Infrastructure
Claude Vision for tire scanning + vehicle tours. ElevenLabs + HeyGen for dealer avatars. AI service advisor.
Provider Pricing
Simple tiers. No hidden fees.
Start free and grow into the platform. No contracts, no setup fees.
Free Tier
Listed
$0
forever
- Profile on DriveLink marketplace
- Customer reviews and ratings
- Availability toggle
- Tire Requests feed access
- Basic garage integration
Most Popular
Active
$79
/month per location
- Everything in Free
- Real-time dispatch + GPS broadcast
- Shop OS (jobs, invoicing, CRM)
- Customer repair tracker
- LinkBucks referral rewards
- AI service advisor
Full Platform
Elite
$149
/month per location
- Everything in Active
- Dealer OS (inventory + deals + docs)
- Tow Yard OS
- AI Salesperson tours
- Fleet + insurance B2B portal
- Estimator integration (AllData)
- Priority support
Ready to join the network?
DriveLink is recruiting providers across Hampton Roads. Tire shops, mechanics, tow operators, detailers, locksmiths, and dealers — apply now before your area fills up.