Got a Car? Get an App!

According to AAA, Americans spend almost 300 hours in the car every year.  As our cars become more “connected” this will likely increase as it has over the last five years.  With all this time behind the wheel why not enhance the experience with your smartphone?  For auto collision repair in the St. Louis area, keep reading to see which apps we really like.

Smart Dash Cam

Midwest weather can be brutal.  With inclement weather, sometimes come fender benders.  For minor collision repair at a body shop in St. Louis or even major collision repair at a body shop in Ballwin, MO, you can count on Spirit West Motor Carriage for all your needs.  Consider this app to assist with the processing of your insurance claim by having visual documentation to present.  With this app you can turn your phone into a full featured Car video recorder at a fraction of the cost of the standalone device. Smart Dash Cam app automatically captures every driving moment using the auto-loop technology and collision detection. You can feel at ease having a dependable “silent witness” by your side in case you experience an accident resulting in the need for collision repair in Ballwin, MO.

With the built-in manual and auto recording mode, the Smart Dash Cam is always ready to capture extraordinary moments when you are driving. Whether it be a spectacular falling meteorite or a herd of bison crossing the road or traffic accidents, you will always have something interesting captured in videos.

Car Camera DVR

Don’t let the upcoming heavy weather season get you down.  Driving in the rain or snow, increases the chance for fender benders.  For minor collision repair at a body shop in St. Louis or even major collision repair at a body shop in Ballwin, MO, you can count on Spirit West Motor Carriage for all your needs.  This app could help with your insurance company by having video documentation to provide to the company.

Turn your iPhone or iPod touch into a full featured Car DVR recorder at a fraction of the cost of the standalone device. Whenever you commute to work, go on a road trip or race on a racetrack, car camera is your ideal companion. Record HD definition videos while driving with embedded data about time, location and speed. Export recorded videos to use as an evidence in case of an accident resulting in the need for collision repair in St. Louis, a ticket, or just to share with your friends if you caught something interesting on tape.

Gas Buddy

With features such as Never Pay Full Price at The Pump and Find the Best Gas Price or Save at The Pump By Always Knowing What Station Has The Cheapest Price…this is an easy app to love!  GasBuddy allows you to save at the pump by always keeping you in-the-know about which station has the lowest price.  You can use this app all over the US and gas prices are updated in real-time.  As if that isn’t enough to sell you on this powerhouse FREE app, users can also save additional money on gas by using the app’s GasBack feature.  The company issues an optional debit card and, if you are willing to make your purchases with that card, you will save $0.10 per gallon on your first fill and $0.05 per gallon for every fill-up after that.  You can also earn cashback by shopping a variety of online retailer sites from within the app.

Turo

Airbnb for your car…what a fantastic idea!  Too late, because Turo beat us all to it.  This app allows users to find an alternative to a rental car.  You can also earn money by sharing your own car.  The app can connect you with an every-day car or a specialty car, as well.  Some options even have the car delivered TO you.

Real Racing 3 (Need at least one game on the list…)

We all need at least one game on our phone while we wait.  As a leading body repair shop in the St. Louis area, while your car is being repaired, you may need some entertainment.  As a leading body repair shop in St. Louis we invite you to visit our location in Ballwin, MO and while you wait, whether at the doctor’s office or in line at the grocery store, Real Racing 3 is one of those apps that can help you pass the time.

From digital entertainment developer, Electronic Arts, Inc. (EA), comes the award- winning Real Racing 3.  The name is literal as you can race with your choice of cars and tracks to enhance your gameplaying experience.  You can “jump behind the wheel” of more than 140 vehicles from top manufacturers such as Ford, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin and Mercedes-Benz.  Race your virtual dream vehicle on tracks such as Hockenheimring, Le Mans, and the Dubai Autodrome.  You can even race with your friends, cross-platform.