Don’t you just hate when you car breaks down and you’ve only had it repaired a few months ago? You shouldn’t start blaming your car because it might not be entirely at fault. Maybe you have to accept some of the blame because you don’t look after it properly. Try to avoid more trouble in the future by using these 5 apps that can help you get more life out of your car.
INRIX (iOS)
As your car gets older it will obviously start to pick up some problems along the way and you will need to get them fixed. Even though a car might have been thrown off the production line in a certain year the real thing that ages cars more than anything is how much you drive them around. That means if you drive your car less it should pick up less problems over the same duration of time as a car that is always on the go. INRIX will help save your car by showing you the fastest route somewhere so you spend less time driving around.
Trapster (iOS)
If you get caught speeding the police will give you a ticket, but they could even impound your car. If they find something they don’t like you might have to pay to get it fixed straight away otherwise the car won’t be road legal. It’s hard to have a healthy car that can’t drive anywhere and when you keep paying money in fines you have less money to spend on repairs. Trapster will help you avoid getting in trouble with the police in the first place by telling you where cars and cameras are sitting.
greenMeter (iOS)
Now that gas prices seem to be getting out of control you’re probably wondering how you can save as much money as possible. It’s not nice when you look down at your fuel gauge only to realize it’s nearly time to fill up again. greenMeter uses a special algorithm to work out how you can change your driving style in order to save fuel and reduce the damage you’re causing to the environment. Even though the app costs you money it will easily pay for itself.
Car Minder Plus (iOS)
This app can do a number of different things including tracking fuel economy, but the most attractive feature is the ability to keep a detailed record of your car’s maintenance history. How hard do you think it will be to sell a car to someone when they have no idea of its history? You will be able to record anything in mere seconds and it will even tell you when certain things are due. The interface is very attractive and easy to use which means you’ll be able to get started straight away.
Parker (iOS)
Park your car in the wrong street and it might not be there when you come back for it. Even if someone doesn’t steal it they could easily damage it because that is what some people enjoy doing. The easiest way to stay safe when parking your car is finding a suitable parking garage where there will be security measures in place. Parker will help you find a parking space in a huge number of US cities so you’ll have more peace of mind when you pop to the shops.
Give your car a break
By looking after your car properly it will easily last you a lot longer. You don’t want to face the prospect of buying a new car sooner than expected unless you can afford it. I hope you realize these apps can go a long way towards prolonging the life of your car.
About the Author: Jenny Wadlow is a part of the team at PartsEngine.ca, specialists in hard tonneau covers. She is an avid blogger and she uses her free time to indulge in her interests like writing about current financial trends. You can catch up with her on Twitter @JennyWadlow.
