Keeping your car in full working order is not just about ensuring that you can rely on your vehicle when you need to. A well-maintained car will hold its resale value much more completely, and if you decide to sell your car on the second-hand market, you should get a much better price. If you lead a busy life, however, it can be difficult to keep on top of everything that needs doing when it needs doing. The good news is that there are a number of apps for your smartphone that can make life easier. Here are just four examples from DCH Millburn Audi.
Autolog – $1.99
Autolog combines a number of handy different features in one simple-to-use app. For a start, you can manage multiple cars, which makes this suitable for larger households. You can record the details of each service and maintenance trip separately, and you can also record trip data to monitor your overall mileage. Autolog also allows you to capture a detailed record of each car – not just the make and model, but the engine size, car color, VIN, and more.
Car Care – $4.99
Car Care is one of the most popular apps on the market. For a start, you can track the details for as many cars as you like. You can create detailed records of your fuel economy using a variety of different measurements. These statistics can help you track your gas economy according to different fuel types, so that you can find the optimum fuel for your car. Car Care will also remind you when you need to perform certain maintenance actions, with a series of alerts to prevent you missing important activities.
Car Minder Plus – $2.99
With Car Minder Plus, you can track all the important maintenance routines that you need to keep an eye on. That could include an oil change, new tires, or even when you might need new windshield wiper blades. With Car Minder Plus, you can record the details of all your gas mileage, and graph the fuel economy over a fixed period of time. You can also e-mail the vehicle’s service and repair history for as many vehicles as you need to track.
KBB for iPhone – Free
The Kelley Blue Book is the second-hand car market bible when it comes to tracking prices and values. The free iPhone app allows you to perform a number of functions if you are considering selling your car, or if you just want to track the value of your car as it stands. You can search prices for new and used cars, read professional and consumer reviews, and compare cars side-by-side. Location-based services allow you to find dealers in your area and get quotes from them.
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