Which Way To Go
Waze is a navigation app that not only provides directions, it also monitors traffic. Through passive and active user-generated content, it operates and fine tunes itself. Users download the app and leave it open while they are driving. It collects and updates road information and conditions, such as how fast a driver is traveling on a highway or if they should take a detour.
Users can also log in road information or take pictures of road problems, such as construction work, potholes or accidents to help other Waze users. Waze is automatically disabled while the vehicle is in motion unless the passenger is controlling it.
Where Oh Where Can My Parking Spot Be?
Traveling in a new city is frustrating, especially while trying to find a parking spot. ParkMe guides users to the cheapest and closest parking from where they are, including meter parking, garage parking and free lots.
ParkMe is unlike apps that alert users the minute someone pulls out of a parking spot. But you can expect information about rates, hours and occupancy information of a parking lot. This app also lets users know how much cash they should bring for parking.
Stranger in a Strange Land
Breaking down in a new city is among the top worst car nightmares. RepairPal is an app that helps users find a “Top Shop” mechanic. Mechanics in the database are ranked by training and experience.
This app features a RepairPrice Estimate. App creators analyzed the costs of parts and labor for specific repairs in the mechanic’s ZIP code. Users know the precise cost of the repair because the estimated price range generated by this feature must be honored by RepairPal’s “Top Shops.”
RepairPal can also track all car repairs and provide a maintenance checklist. It covers most models from 1990 and later.
Stop! Vehicle Ahead!
iOnRoad turns a smartphone’s camera and sensors into a vehicle collision warning system. Place the smartphone on a windshield mount with the smartphone camera pointing at the road. iOnRoad begins working when the car is in motion. It detects other vehicles on the road and maps the distance to the car ahead. A visual and audio warning advises users when they are too close to the car in front of them for safe driving conditions. It also alerts drivers if they veer out of their lane.
Insurance & More
Drivers who purchased their auto insurance from statefarm.com will find the Pocket Agent app particularly useful. With Pocket App, users can perform a multitude of tasks right from their smartphone. They can find an agent, report a claim, make a bank deposit, get roadside assistance, and more. It is compatible with iOS and Android platforms.
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