The right apps can make everything easier: shopping, ordering food at home, or managing car ownership. Thanks to technology, quite a few apps are available for Android and iOS users to make driving a smoother experience and car maintenance much simpler. From navigation to fuel tracking, these apps help with several aspects of car ownership. With just a few taps, users can save time, improve safety, and ensure better vehicle care throughout its lifespan.
Waze
Among the various driving assistant tools, the most useful ones are those that help drivers find the best routes. There are a lot of navigation and traffic apps that help find a good route and avoid traffic. However, there are even more advanced apps. For instance, Waze goes beyond helping drivers with navigation and showing the fastest routes. Along with those basic features, the app provides insight into obstructions, such as potholes or road closures, that lie ahead on the way. It even informs users when the road ahead has police present. Additionally, Waze allows users to view gas stations along their route, including the prices they offer. So, getting the cheapest gas through this app becomes a breeze.
GasBuddy
With fuel prices constantly rising, apps that help users locate the cheapest gas stations are becoming increasingly essential. GasBuddy is one such app that encourages its users to report the gas prices of the fuel stations they visit, so it becomes easier for other users to find the station with the cheapest gas. GasBuddy also uses a simple reward system through which users can earn points for reporting fuel prices.
PlugShare
EV owners have another app that they can rely on: PlugShare. It helps users find power stations and charging locations anywhere in the world. PlugShare is a great app, especially given that charging stations are relatively less common than gas stations. The app makes it easier for users to plan road trips, as they can check beforehand which route has the most charging points.
Just Park
If there is one thing that is as annoying, if not more, than finding a gas or charging station, it is finding an available parking spot. It can be bothersome to reach a destination on time and still be late because it is almost impossible to find parking. Just Park is a parking location app that helps avoid such hassles. This tool allows drivers to find a parking spot near their area within seconds. Not only that, but they can also pay for the spot via their phones and book the space in advance.
Roadtrippers
Roadtrippers is an app that can help make road journeys more fun. After all, the best road trips are those that are not just about the destination; they are also about the experiences along the way.
The app helps users find out if there are any historic or scenic spots on the way. It provides information on the best places to stay, eat, camp, shop, and refuel on their route. In fact, users can plan their entire trip through this app and mark the spots they wish to halt at. The app also has a user-friendly dashboard that shows recommended locations to start the road trip.
Auto Care
Technology has also made it easier for car owners to keep their vehicles in good shape. Auto Care, for instance, is an automotive management tool that helps users record their servicing history and get vehicle maintenance reminders based on it. They no longer have to worry about forgetting maintenance due dates. Additionally, they can keep track of the amount they spend for every maintenance visit. If required, users can also set maintenance reminders based on the distance traveled by their cars.
Allstate
A roadside assistance app can be quite useful for users, as it can save them from difficult situations. However, instead of relying on apps only for roadside assistance, users can consider installing Allstate, which offers a bit more. It is a car insurance app that allows users to manage their insurance policies regardless of their provider. So, with this app, they can pay their premiums, renew their policies, call for roadside assistance, get their insurance ID cards (digital copy), and file a claim right after an accident.
Fuelio
The ever-increasing fuel prices make it essential for users to keep track of their car’s mileage, fuel consumption, and the amount of money they spend on gas. Fuelio is one such fuel-tracking app that offers all of these features. It even shows users their average monthly spending on fuel. Plus, it includes a tracking and calculation system for multiple fuel types, including petrol, ethanol, diesel, and even electric. Additionally, Fuelio offers multiple vehicle support, which means users can create fuel tracking profiles for more than one car.
