3 Driving Apps You Need Now

Dec 9, 2016

While it’s still possible to drive without using any mobile apps at all, why would you bother when you can get one of the amazing apps on this list to make your trip a little smoother?

Google Maps

Available free on both Android and Apple products, the Google Maps app is more than the user-friendly map you can use from your computer’s browser. Ever since the company ate Waze, Google Maps has included user-updated traffic information and the ability to automatically update your route to avoid the worst of it.

GasBuddy

Another free app for Apple and Android, GasBuddy allows you to see the closest and cheapest gas stations near your current location. You can even search other cities and zip codes nearby if you’re on the road, and you can win prizes for posting prices.

RepairPal

More than just an app, RepairPal is a service that certifies mechanics across the country based on the quality and value of their work. The app itself can keep a log of your car’s repair and service history, show you how much you should pay for a given service based on your car’s model, and find the top-quality car shops in your area.

Other helpful smartphone apps include ones that turn your phone into a dashboard cam and ones that let you know about traffic lights and speed cameras. Still, when it comes to the driving apps you should always get, navigation, gas, and repairs deserve the top of the list.