Best Mobile Apps for Car Emergencies

If you're unfortunate enough to be involved in a car emergency, your first priority will always be the safety of your passengers, other drivers, and anybody else that may be involved. While you may instinctively reach for your phone to call for emergency assistance, you should also remember that your smartphone could come in handy in other ways. Here are five apps you may want to consider downloading to your smartphone that could be very useful during an emergency.

 

C.A.R. - Car Accident Report – FREE

If you're involved in a car accident, once you have ensured that nobody is hurt, you should also ensure that you've recorded all the relevant details required in the event that you need to make an insurance claim. Car Accident Report can help you do just that. The user interface has been designed to be as simple as possible, even under stressful conditions, and it allows you to capture audio, photos, drawings, and texts, all of which can be e-mailed in a single report afterwards.

 

RepairPal: Auto Repair Expert - FREE

If you run into a mechanical problem with your car, it can be very unsettling, particularly if you have no experience or knowledge of what could be the problem. That's when you might want to turn to RepairPal, which has a host of different features. Find a repair shop, get roadside assistance, or even get expert advice about a potential issue before you get back behind the wheel.

 

iWrecked – Auto Accident Assistant – FREE

iWrecked works like C.A.R. by providing a one-stop shop for all the information and support that you might need in the event of an accident, with some additional useful tools. You can find a taxi company nearby to get you home or to get you to the repair shop. You can also store images and information for an unlimited number of vehicles.

 

Gas Cubby Lite - FREE

It's always important to be able to track your gas mileage, not only to ensure that you get the best value for money, but also to make sure you have enough to make the distance! Gas Cubby helps you track and chart gas mileage, gas price, gas expenses, and service expenses. It also helps you track vehicle maintenance requirements to ensure that you don't go past a critical interval.

 

Car Care & Roadside Emergencies - FREE 

A breakdown could be a nuisance or could be very dangerous, so it's incredibly important to diagnose the problem quickly and work out whether you can fix it or whether you need to call for assistance. That's when you might want to turn to Car Care & Roadside Emergencies. Whether it's changing a tire, jump-starting a battery, or dealing with an overheated engine, this app can help you sort out the problem quickly and safely.