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14 Essential Car Apps to Get the Most Out of Your Vehicle
By aclark | Posted in Uncategorized on Monday, August 13th, 2018 at 1:57 am
Everybody knows you’re not supposed to text and drive. But is there a safe way to use your phone in your car, or should they banned from the road completely?
Actually, there are a bunch of apps that go hand in hand with cars. While some help you be even safer on the road, others help you out with things like selling your car, basic maintenance, and engine diagnostics.
Here are 14 of the best car apps available, so you can be a safe, and tech-savvy, driver.
Sell Your Car
Technology has changed forever the way we sell our cars, making it easier than ever to find the right buyer at the right price.
Carpraisal connects you with your local car dealership – in this case, Low Book Sales. This app couldn’t be simpler: all you have to do is snap a picture of your vehicle, answer a few questions, and submit. You’ll receive a cash offer within a few minutes (or by the next business day if it’s the weekend or a holiday).
Car Repair Apps
Your smartphone is your new best friend when it comes to giving your car the maintenance it needs to last. Here are a few apps to help make sure your car serves you for many years to come:
Did your check engine light turn on? Don’t waste $95 for a mechanic to run a diagnostic: instead (with the help of a port OBD2 Bluetooth adaptor) use the Torque app to see what the car engine light is on for. This app can also provide you with detailed information on diagnostics, engine performance, and 0-60 speed timings.
Automatic is a similar to Torque, but it has its own OBD adaptor that you have to purchase (for $99). But if you love to get into the gritty details about your car’s performance and your own driving, then this app is well worth it. It gives you real-time feedback on your driving habits, as well as loads of data so you can track the performance of your engine over wide ranges of time. Another cool feature: it helps you locate your car if you’ve, ahem, misplaced it at the mall parking garage.
Have you ever felt that a mechanic was overcharging you for repairs? With RepairPal, you can find accurate repair estimates for your area to make sure you’re getting a charged a fair price. It also lets you track your repairs, and connects you with “pay-when-you-need-it” roadside assistance.
Driving Around Town/Travel Apps
Our phones don’t have to be a distraction on the road – they can be an aid! In fact, several of these apps are designed to help you become less distracted while driving. Others will help you plan trips, get where you’re going faster, and save money at the same time!
GasBuddy is pretty simple – it helps you find the cheapest gas near you. It also can turn savings into a friendly competition with you and your “gasbuddies,” and has fun competitions to see just how much you can save at the pump.
TomTom MyDrive helps you plan your trips and find the best routes. It also uses traffic cams and updates to let you know current traffic conditions so you can plan accordingly.
iOnRoad uses your phone’s camera and GPS to warn you of upcoming hazards and dangers. Basically, it helps you avoid collisions and alerts you when you’re drifting off the road or out of your lane. Another handy feature – it monitors your driving distance between vehicles in front of you, so you can always maintain a safe distance regardless of speed and road conditions.
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