There are so many fun apps out there for entertainment, helpful apps for every day life, and techy apps to keep your phone organized. I’m always on the lookout for cool new apps, so I thought I’d write a post to share the best apps related to your car!
Both Android phones and iPhones have a ton of options for apps that help with driving, parking, getting gas and more. Here are a few of my favorites:
1. Take Me To My Car
If you’ve ever lost your car in a parking garage, or even in the grocery store parking lot, this is the app for you. I think we can all agree that it’s a pain to try to remember where you parked, but thankfully, there’s an app that does the job for you! This app uses GPS to locate your car, then uses Apple maps to navigate back to it.
2. Waze
Most everyone has Google maps or some other navigation system on their phone, but sometimes the traffic situation isn’t taken into account as well as I’d like it to. Thankfully, there’s an awesome app that crowd sources information about the traffic status. And it’s actually fun to use!
3. RepairPal
Most people are afraid of heading to the auto repair shop, for fear that they’ll get ripped off or talked into paying for something they don’t need. Unfortunately, I can understand why people have that opinion, but there are plenty of auto repair shops that will give you a good experience, if only you know where to find them! This app helps with that, offering free referrals to trustworthy shops. RepairPal also includes estimates for how much your repairs will cost and different shops.
4. GassBuddy
GassBuddy is the perfect app for people who always want to get the best deal on gas. You no longer have to check the gas prices as you drive by a gas station, then risk heading to one you hope will be cheaper. Spending all that time driving around just wastes more gas, the exact thing you’re trying to save! But if you just check the Gasbuddy app, you can see the ranking of the cheapest gas wherever you are.
5. Trapster
Every town seems to have their known speed traps, where cops just camp out waiting to pull people over for going just a few miles over the speed limit. But what if you’re in an unfamiliar town? Trapster is there for you! This app tells you about all of the speed traps surrounding your location, so you can make sure to be extra cautious as you approach the zone. Genius!
6. TripAlyizer
This is another app for people who like to save money on gas. (And who doesn’t?) TripAlyizer will tell you the cheapest route to get from one point to another, by anaylizing your driving habits and how your car burns through gas. The app will also help you reduce the miles you put on your car, giving you even more value!
7. Craftsman Garage Door app
This app is pretty amazing: it replaces your remote control garage door opener and allows you to do it all from your phone. This is great because it allows you to open and close your garage door from far away, so you can close the door if you forgot to do it when you left the house, or even let in a friend or family member who might not have a key.
8. Witness Driving
Prone to fender benders? This is the app for you! Witness Driving acts as a dash cam, so it’ll record everything you do while driving. That way, if you get into a car accident and the other person is at fault, you’ll have the video to prove it.
9. Carticipate
If you’re all about going green, this is the perfect app for you. Carticipate helps you link up with other drivers so you can hitch a ride — without actually having to hitch hike! This app helps you save gas, money and the environment by carpooling with others on journeys near or far.
10. Car Minder Plus
Rather than having to keep your car manual and scan through it every time you’re trying to figure something out for car maintenance, you can use this handy app. Here, you can log the repairs you’ve had done, the last time you had your oil changes, etc. Then the app will remind you when it’s time for another trip to the auto shop.
