Smartphones, and the apps installed on them, have become an integral part of several aspects of everyday life: from organizing family photos, to listening to music, to sending work emails. Car ownership and mobility are no exception: there are countless useful apps that can make your life easier when it comes to running and maintaining a vehicle, and many modern cars come with a manufacturer-designed app of their own.

Whether it’s mapping out the best route for a road trip, buying a used car, or simply finding a parking spot, there is an app out there that can help you with your car-related tasks. In this list we have put together ten of the best automotive apps you can download in 2025, ranging across a variety of topics from electric car charging to DIY repairs.

We've put together a collection of applications that will simplify your driving experience in 2025. While some are tried-and-true favorites, others are fresh on the scene.

1 Waze

The first app on our list needs no introduction, as one of the most popular navigation apps around, which, in the wake of its roaring success, was eventually bought by Google. Waze offers many of the same features Google and Apple Maps do, such as turn-by-turn directions and toll road avoidance. However, it also comes with additional community-based features that help you make the most of your journey.

Waze excels at notifying drivers about accidents, traffic conditions, and even current gas prices using real-time information. Additionally, the app enables users to report the presence of police and speed cameras, providing a comprehensive overview of the surrounding situation while navigating a specific route.

2 GasBuddy

In today’s era of expensive gas prices, finding the cheapest available gas is of the utmost importance for cost-savvy drivers. GasBuddy is an app that can help you do just that, by listing the gas stations closest to you and their prices so you can decide where to fill up. Other features include a cost calculator to help you plan trips in advance, and a price alert feature to let you know when cheaper gas is available at your local station.

App users have the opportunity to enhance the price database by participating in a points-based reward system. This allows you to earn points that can be redeemed for free fill-ups or various other rewards by providing information on local gas prices.

3 PlugShare

If what you’re looking for is not cheap gas, but a place to charge your electric car, then PlugShare is the app for you. While generic map apps, such as Google Maps or Apple Maps, do have some features targeted at electric car owners, PlugShare is more specifically tailored towards them thanks to its additional features.

The application enables users to sort charging stations based on plug type or charging speed. Additionally, it provides real-time information, sourced from reports by other users, regarding malfunctioning or occupied chargers. This feature helps you steer clear of the hassle of arriving at a charging station that is either in use or out of order.

4 Parkopedia

Finding a parking spot is one of the biggest sources of frustration for drivers, especially in urban areas. Parkopedia is an app that can make the process easier and less stressful, thanks to its large database of parking spaces. The app contains information about over 70 million parking spots, located in 15,000 cities around the world.

The app not only shows you the locations of available parking spaces, but also provides valuable details like pricing and current availability. Additionally, it allows you to make reservations, ensuring that your parking spot is guaranteed when you arrive at your destination.

5 RepairPal

If you’re not lucky enough to have a trusted local mechanic, the process of finding someone to repair your vehicle probably consists of endless phone calls, manually comparing quotes, and relying on your instincts to assess whether a repair shop is trustworthy enough to work on your pride and joy. With the RepairPal app, a large part of this work is done for you.

The application requires you to input the make and model of your vehicle along with the type of repair you require. It then offers you reviews of nearby mechanics and gives you an estimate of the potential costs involved.

6 Drivvo

Keeping track of all the paperwork, management tasks, and expenses involved in running a car can be daunting. Drivvo is a handy management tool that helps you look after your vehicle, making sure you stay on top of all the maintenance tasks and keep your expenses in check.

Once you input your vehicle's information, Drivvo will create reminders for essential tasks such as refueling and maintenance. It will track your expenditures on operational costs, maintain a log of your car's service history, and assess its fuel efficiency. Everything required to ensure your car remains in top condition while keeping your finances in check is conveniently gathered in one application.

7 Cars.com

If you are looking for your next set of wheels, there are several apps that can help you search for the car of your dreams: Cars.com is one of them, listing millions of both new and used vehicles available near you.

The app offers a comprehensive breakdown of the car's specifications and features, complete with sophisticated search filters, dealership ratings, price comparison options, and all the essential tools to help you select your next vehicle. If you're considering selling a car instead of purchasing one, Cars.com has you covered as well: the app enables you to set up a listing for your car in just a few simple steps.

8 Carfax

When looking to buy a used car, once you have found a potential purchase the next step is checking its history. Has it been maintained properly? Has it been in any accidents or incurred damage in some way? This will allow you to go into the purchase armed with all the information you need, avoiding unexpected repair bills further down the line.

The Carfax app offers a fast and straightforward method for reviewing a vehicle's history. Simply input the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number), and the app will search through databases from government entities, repair shops, and insurance providers.

9 BlueDriver

Are you the kind of car owner who prefers DIY repairs? If so, look no further. An OBD scanner is an extremely valuable tool when figuring out what’s wrong with your car; most devices connect to an app that allows you to visualize data related to error codes.

One notable device is BlueDriver, which features an user-friendly app with a straightforward dashboard and a variety of functions. These include repair reports, smog checks, and a “freeze-frame” option that captures a snapshot of your vehicle’s condition at a specific moment for later analysis. Additionally, the app aligns your vehicle’s make and model with a comprehensive database of millions of historical repair records to ensure the highest level of accuracy.

10 Bend or arc.

Last of all, one for the gearheads. This innovative app uses tech to answer a question many car enthusiasts will have asked themselves at some point: “Where can I find a fun driving road nearby?” Naturally, ordinary map apps aren’t much help on this front, so founder Adam Franco took matters into his own hands. He created Bend or arc., an app that adds up curved segments on each road, calculating the total time spent cornering as a measure of how twisty and exciting a road is.

The app draws data from OpenStreetMap and, after performing its calculations, highlights the roads it considers most interesting, excluding unpaved ones in the process to avoid damaging the user’s pride and joy.

Sources: Waze, GasBuddy, PlugShare, Parkopedia, RepairPal, Drivvo, Cars.com, Carfax, BlueDriver, Bend or arc., TechRadar, Maticz