Whether you have an iPhone, Android or BlackBerry phone there's a car app for you. Lock your doors, view your fuel level, evaluate your gas mileage and more with our picks for best car apps. Ask anyone with an iPhone or Android device about their favorite apps and you’ll likely hear about Angry Birds, the Evernote journaling app, and maybe a tool for tracking your next flight. Yet, some of the most innovative apps are for your car. Surprisingly, many car owners could use these apps if they knew how to find them (just search Apple iTunes or the Android Market) and make the connection. In most cases, once you download the app, you just follow the prompts, add your VIN, and off you go. Many recent Chevy models – including the new Volt electric range extended car and the GMC Sierra Denali truck we tested for this article – can use the MyChevrolet iPhone app. It’s a free download and works through the OnStar MyLink service. (Most new Chevy models, even the Cruze Eco, come with OnStar.) Once installed, you can check tire pressure, see the fuel or charge level, lock and unlock the doors, and request roadside assistance. MyChevrolet adds a few extra perks, though. If you check tire pressure and find you have a flat tire, you can report the problem and request help. When you park, you can set a timer and get an alert when your time at a parking meter is about to expire. The app is available for iPhone and Android models. There’s a helpful tutorial in the app that shows you how to use hard-to-find features on the dashboard, including the right switch for fog lights. Mercedes-Benz was an early innovator with smartphone apps. The mbrace app, available for iPhone and BlackBerry devices,
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