Have you ever wished you could more easily find auto body shops or auto repair shops in your local area through your smart phone? How about finding an auto repair shop that will not try to take advantage of you and over charge for an otherwise inexpensive repair? Have you ever wanted to know more about how to fix your own car so you do not have to rely on auto mechanics for simple repairs you could do in your own garage? Here is a collection of cool iPhone apps that helps you with all things automotive. Whether you want to find a good mechanic in a pinch, be your own mechanic, or just change a tire, these iPhone apps will help you out.
CrashSpace
CrashSpace is the epitome of a Mobile Web 2.0 app. CrashSpace allows local auto body shops to bid on your automobile repair. You begin by taking pictures of your dented bumper, shattered tail light, crumpled hood, whatever your auto body ill may be, and then uploading them to the CrashSpace servers through the mobile app along with a description of the damage and your contact information. Local auto body shops then bid on the work for your repairs. Once a auto body repair shop bids on your potential business, their bid details are sent directly to your email.
RepairPal: Auto Repair Expert
If you ever find yourself on a relaxing vacation only to have your car break down on the side of the road, RepairPal could reduce some of the unwanted hassle. RepairPal will help you find local repair shops in whatever town you find are in. Not only can you search for local repair shops, you can also find a local tow service and get fair market estimates on your needed repair. Another plus about this app is that you can get all of this for free.
TuneyFish
Would you rather do the work yourself? For all of you budding or amateur mechanics out ther, TuneyFish allows you to find tutorials in video and print format for how to repair and perform maintenance on several specific areas of your car. From changing tires, changing your oil, to replacing electrical fuses and pop starting your engine, TuneyFish has hundreds of tutorials all for free.
ExpertVideo: Car Repair Basics
Part of the ExpertVideo series, this car repair tutorial app gets down and dirty with videos that allow you to perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting on your vehicle.
Mechanic Exam
If you are serious about moving beyond an amateur gearhead to a certified automotive mechanic, Mechanic Exam provides hundreds of practice questions and other text preparation tools to prepare you to take your ASE mechanics exam. This is the first in the series and offers assistance in test areas such as automatic transmission, engine repair, axles and more.
iLocate – Automobile Parts
If you know what auto parts you are looking for, iLocate – Automobile Parts is a nice directory app to get you what you need in a hurry. iLocate uses your GPS to find local auto part stores in your nearby vicinity and give you prices for comparison, along with store directions and phone numbers.
Auto – Fix a Flat
For the less automotive savvy among us, the Auto – Fix a Flat app will guide us through the process of fixing a flat tire. Whether you are stuck on the side of the road in a sporty mini coop or a full sized family van, Fix a Flat covers most makes and models to provide instructions for your specific automobile.
AutoZone
With the AutoZone app, you can track your AutoZone rewards, create shopping lists, find nearby stores, check availability, and several other features you would expect from this app. The AutoZone app also gives you access to their handy troubleshooting guides.
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The article is written by Jason Phillips he works for rockville auto body, a car company known for repair and maintenance.