Whether you’re a tech pro or you’re just looking for new ways to enhance your time on the road, mobile apps can make your drive easier and the destination more rewarding. Install these four top apps for drivers, and take your driving experience to the next level.
GasBuddy
Whether you’re driving a fuel-efficient 2016 Ford Fiesta or a high-performing Ford F-150, no driver wants to waste money on gas. Fortunately, the GasBuddy app makes saving easy. Search near your current location or plug in a destination you’re planning to visit, and you’ll see the cost of fuel at area stations. Since this well-established app has so many users, it has a large database that includes almost every gas station in the U.S.
For specific needs like diesel fuel, GasBuddy offers filtering options so you can limit your search. If you’re concerned about the reliability of the data and prices, rest assured that reviewers find GasBuddy to have the most current and comprehensive information available in this space.
Platform: iOS, Android, Windows, BlackBerry
Price: Free
Find My Car
If you’ve ever wandered through a parking lot or around the block for what seems like an eternity, only to find your vehicle in the last possible space, you need Find My Car. This straightforward app relies on GPS and an internet connection to help you get back to your car quickly. Just store your car’s location when you park, and the app will guide you back when you’re ready to go. You can even take photos of a hard-to-find spot and share your vehicle’s location with friends or family members.
Platform: iOS and Android
Price: Free
Roadtrippers
You are a pro at navigating through your home city, but you probably still need some help on a long trip. Basic navigation apps aren’t always the best for planning an extensive excursion. The Roadtrippers app makes complex planning easy and fun.
Start by mapping out your entire drive, and then use the app to look for places to stop along the route. You can even read reviews of hotels and campgrounds to make sure they’re up to your standards. Find points of interest and places to eat along the way to break up the drive, and share them with family or friends to make any road trip a social affair.
Platform: iOS and Android
Price: Free
Automatic
If you take driving seriously, you want to track both stats and progress as you go. Plug the Automatic dongle into your vehicle’s diagnostics port and put its Bluetooth and GPS connections to work. Automatic tracks everything from gas mileage, driving performance, and engine health. Challenge yourself to become a more efficient driver by tracking performance and mileage over time and set goals for improvement. For help with diagnosing car troubles, the app even translates engine codes into understandable problems.
Platform: iOS and Android
Price: $99.95 (dongle); free (app)
From navigation to trip planning to parking assistance, mobile apps can make any drive better. Download these four apps today, and start streamlining travel for work, errands, fun, and everything in between.
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