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BODY SHOP TEMPE SHARES 4 SMARTPHONE APPS FOR YOUR CAR

an estimate. Simply enter information on your vehicle’s make, model, year, your location, and the issue with your car. From there, the app will provide an estimate range so that you know From checking your bank account at a moment’s notice to tracking your daily water intake, it seems that these days smartphone apps have wedged their way into nearly every aspect of our lives. While some people may consider them a nuisance, well-designed, intuitive apps can actually help increase your own productivity and make life a tad bit easier.

Today we are going to look at some smartphone apps that are recommended by our body shop Tempe techs. These apps in particular are designed to not only make your daily drive to the office less stressful but can also help track and remind you of your vehicle’s maintenance.

aCAR

Available as a free app for Android users, aCar is a straightforward vehicle maintenance app that tracks some of your car’s basic needs. You can enter information on recent maintenance, gas fill-ups, mileage, and expenses. It provides reminders when your vehicle needs servicing so you don’t get caught going 20K miles over your last oil change. aCar also provides alerts of nearby service stations and provides monthly status reports on your mileage and how much you spend for gas or services.

REPAIR PAL

Another free app available for Android and iPhone users is Repair Pal. Whether you are involved in a collision or looking for a place to conduct a basic oil change, Repair Pal provides assistance by providing you can be assured you receive a reasonable price on repairs. It also helps you to find a nearby body shop Tempe and helps to keep track of your repairs.

OPENBAY CONNECT

Ever wish your car could somehow inform you of upcoming breakdowns before you wind up stuck on the side of the highway? You may want to look into Openbay Connect which does just this and combines the previous two apps into one. Openbay Connect uses the current diagnostic computers in your vehicle to determine when upcoming service is required and will alert you before breakdowns happen. According to a recent article, the app tracks small to major problems, alerts you of nearby body shop Tempe locations to visit for service, and gives price estimates. This brand new app is still in the beta testing phase but is something our body shop Tempe techs are looking forward to in the coming months.

CARRR MATEY

Looking for an app that will put a smile on your face? Break out your best pirate voice because our body shop Tempe techs like Carrr Matey for its quirky yet incredibly useful service. Carrr Matey is a free pirate-themed app that helps you remember your parking space, which is helpful for anyone who has visited a theme park or looked for parking downtown for a basketball game. It also comes equipped with a timer to help you keep track of your parking meter time. Check it out!