In the market for a new set of wheels? Or want to save on gas? These 5 car apps - like Gas Buddy - will get you there.
(MONEY Magazine) -- In the market for a new set of wheels? Or want to save on gas? Are you doing the best to keep down the costs of your car repairs?
These 5 best money car apps will get you there.
Essential app: Gas Buddy
Great for: Getting a better price on gas
Price: Free
Available for: Android, iPhone, BlackBerry, Windows Phone 7
With gas circling $4 a gallon, you may be especially motivated to shave off a few pennies. Use GasBuddy to find nearby stations with the lowest prices, says Wayne Cunningham of CNET.com's car tech blog (or at least the lowest price provided by GasBuddy's community of members).
KBB.com
Great for: Shopping for a used car
Price: Free
Available for: Android, iPhone, Windows Phone 7
For negotiating knowhow, take Kelley Blue Book's app with you to the lot. It whizzes you through a series of swipes -- year, make, model, features -- before spitting out a suggested value, which you can adjust based on the vehicle's mileage and condition, and type of seller.
Edmunds.com
Great for: Shopping for a new car
Price: Free
Available for: Android, iPhone, iPad
Pull up photos, reviews, and data to research a car -- then see a map with dealerships near you that have the model you want in stock. When you're face-to-face with a smooth-talking car salesman, use Edmunds' proprietary True Market Value number -- the average selling price for that model in your area -- for ammunition.
RepairPal
Great for: Helping you keep your car in top shape
Price: Free
Available for: Android, iPhone
Record your car's repair history and get a checklist of maintenance you need to schedule. To help judge any shop's estimate, look up a local price range for more than 100 types of repairs. In trouble? Connect to the roadside assistance network (you'll pay for just service you use).
iWrecked
Great for: Coping with a car accident
Price: Free
Available for: Android, iPhone
Indispensable after an accident, especially if you're shaken up. The app guides you through the details you need to take note of, from the time and place to the other driver's insurance info. Shoot pictures of the damage with your phone's camera. Then export an accident report as a PDF. Can't drive home? iWrecked suggests nearby taxi and towing services.
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Additional reporting by Zain Asher-Ejiofor, Lisa Gibbs, Anne C. Lee, Susie Poppick, Donna Rosato and Tali Yahalom.
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