Exploring the World of Car Rental Management: Building a Python Application

Article 14: Viewing Car Details

Welcome back to our car rental management system journey! In Part 14, we will delve into a fundamental aspect: viewing details of individual cars. This functionality provides crucial information about a specific vehicle, aiding both customers and administrators in making informed decisions.

Why Viewing Car Details Matters

Being able to view detailed information about a car is essential for customers looking to rent a specific model and for administrators managing the fleet. This functionality enhances transparency and assists customers in making well-informed choices based on their preferences and requirements.

Steps to View Car Details

Let's walk through the steps to view details of a specific car in our Python application:

Entering Car ID:

Begin by asking the user to input the unique Car ID of the vehicle they want to know more about.
```
 car_id = input("Enter the Car ID: ").upper()
```
Ensure that the Car ID entered is valid and exists in the system.
Querying the Database:

Execute a SQL query to retrieve detailed information about the specified car from the database.
```
 sql = "SELECT * FROM cars WHERE car_id = %s"
 mycursor.execute(sql, (car_id,))
```
Verify if the car with the provided Car ID exists.

Displaying Car Details:

If the car is found, display its details to the user.

 data = mycursor.fetchone()
 if data:
     # Display car details here
 else:
     print("Car not found. Please check the Car ID and try again.")

Utilize formatting to present the information neatly.

Optional: Add More Information

Depending on your application's requirements, you can include additional details such as the current status of the car (available, rented, under maintenance), rental cost per day, and any special features.
User Interaction:

After displaying the details, you might want to provide options for the user to take further actions, such as making a reservation for the displayed car.
```
 choice = input("Do you want to make a reservation for this car? [Y/N]: ").upper()
```
Handle user input appropriately.
Conclusion

Part 14 has walked us through the process of viewing detailed information about a specific car. This functionality is a valuable feature for both customers and administrators, contributing to a seamless car rental experience.

In Part 15, we will explore how to manage Car Status - Changing car status (available, rented, maintenance). Implementing status restrictions and checks.

The Link to my code -> [github.com/bryanspacex/Rentals] (constantly updated)

Exploring the World of Car Rental Management: Building a Python Application - Part 14