Thanks to MirrorLink and other technologies by vehicle and car audio manufacturers, it’s never been easier to incorporate smart phone-style apps into your driving experience – internet radio apps, navigation apps, voice control apps, remote start apps, and more.
But that’s just the tip of the iceberg, with hundreds of incredible apps out there for drivers to choose from.
GasBuddy – GasBuddy helps you source out the cheapest gas in your area, and even gives you directions to get there. Prices are updated in near real time, with thousands of users entering prices into the system.
Waze – Bought by Google for over a billion dollars, Waze is like GasBuddy for traffic. Maps are updated by users with real-time info on traffic jams, accidents and other obstacles, helping you avoid trouble spots. People will also let you know about any speed traps in your area.
Honk – This parking meter app records the exact location of your vehicle via GPS, and tells you how much time you have left on your meter – alerting you when that time is almost up. Because a lot of parking is underground with poor wireless reception, you can also use the app to take photos and use voice memos to help you find your vehicle.
Greatest Drive – If you enjoy driving for its own sake, this app will tell you the most scenic and entertaining way to get from A to B, with information on all the attractions along the way.
Witness Driving – With a windshield mount, you can turn your phone into a dash cam. The footage can protect you in the event of an accident, help bust bad or unsafe drivers, and record some of the incredible things you might see on the road. It also captures g-force data in the event of a crash.
Repair Pal – This app will help you determine the going rate for various repairs, ensuring the quote you’re given by your mechanic lines up with what other mechanics are charging.
Car Minder – This app is a car owner’s best friend. It calculates your fuel efficiency, reminds you of upcoming required maintenance – oil changes, tire rotations, air filter replacements, and a lot more. You can track several vehicles using the same app, and maintain your complete service history.
Audible – If you like to listen to audiobooks when driving, consider Audible by Amazon. They have over 150,000 titles available, including best sellers.
My Max Speed 2.0 (Android, iPhone app stores) – This app uses the accelerometer and GPS in an Android phone to track the top speed of a vehicle. You can use it to monitor a teen’s driving habits, or fight speeding tickets.
Trapster – Like Waze, but completely focused on speed traps.
greenMeter – This app uses GPS and the accelerometer in your phone to monitor your driving habits with an eye on fuel efficiency. According to HowStuffWorks, driving efficiently can increase your fuel economy by 47% – good news with the price of gas continuing to climb!
The staff at Extreme Audio lives and breathes this stuff! If you are in the Richmond, Virginia area and would like a demo of this cool technology, we invite you to stop in today!
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