The iPad has a great reputation in the car world – especially the more upmarket models. You’ll find a lot of software support from a host of car manufacturers. There is also a lot of third-party support for iPad users. The apps that we feature here are the tip of the iceberg. While an app is no substitute for a licensed mechanic, they can make sure you never have to see one by helping you maintain and fix your motor.
Fix your car, Your tablet is the ideal assistant to help you maintain your car and keep it running
Get the knowledge from Car Maintenance 101
Developer: Vook
Price: £2.99/$4.99
The app features tutorials on 8 car maintenance issues. Tap the one you want and you’ll be taken to a video covering the issue, and a text description that goes more in depth.
2: Read and watch
To navigate the text, scroll down with your finger. If you find the text hard to read, tap the Dark and Font buttons in the top-right to reverse the colours and increase the font size respectively.
3: Share the knowledge
To share the tutorial with someone, tap the familiar Share button in the top-left corner. This will enable you email it to a friend, post to Twitter, or share it on Facebook.
Learn the lingo in Auto Repair Terminology
Developer: Norman Snyder
Price: £0.69/$0.99
At the main menu, tap ‘Dictionary’ and you’ll be taken to a selection of car maintenance terms. Tap one to see a more detailed description. Use the lower case letters on the right side to navigate.
2: Learn with Flash Cards
Back at the main menu, tap ‘Flash Cards’ to start learning the lingo. You’ll see a term appear; just tap it to reveal the description. You can move through terms using the buttons at the bottom.
3: Take the quiz
Once you’ve perfected your knowledge, you can take a quick quiz by selection the top options in the main menu. If you get one wrong, the app will tell you the correct answer.
Keep track of your services in Pocket Garage
Developer: Blue Tags
Price: Free
To start with, tap the car in the topleft corner, and then hit the + symbol. Enter your car’s details in the following text fields. You also add a photo to the profile if you wish.
2: Add a service
To log a service, fuel refill or repair, tap the appropriate icon in the middle of the screen, and then the + icon again. Fill in the details and make sure you tap ‘Save’ to finish off.
3: Export to PDF
By tapping the ‘Export’ button in the top right, you can export your data to a PDF, which you can then email to yourself or a mechanical for a digital copy of your records.
From : iPad Tips, Tricks, Apps & Hacks Volume 4 - Imagine Publishing Ltd
