Top 10 driving apps for your car

They say there is an app for everything, and if making driving easier is at the top of your wishlist, this top ten is just for you. There are hundreds, if not thousands of apps available for motorists with the aim of making the journey simpler, but the hard part is choosing the right one.

Here we have handpicked ten of the must-have driving apps that can boost your on-road experience.

10. CamerAlert

CamerAlert

One of the most worrying things about driving is speeding. While some motorists are fully aware of the speeding, there are times when speeding is unintentional - for example, if they do not know what the speed limit is on the road they are travelling on. This is where CamerAlert saves the day. This app is a GPS-based speed camera warning system that will warn you when you are approaching known speed camera locations, allowing you time to double-check you are under the speed limit. There is a free version, although it limits you to a freemium account, with an in-app subscription available.

Available on: Android and Apple

Price: Free

9. Parkopedia

Parkopedia

How often do you find yourself driving around aimlessly in unfamiliar towns on the lookout for a car park? What about when you drive around the same car park several times waiting for a space to become free? Save yourself these headaches with the Parkopedia app - as it provides comprehensive coverage of all paid and free car parks. All you need to do is search using your current location and it will list opening hours, prices and real-time space availability along with directions.

Available on: Android and Apple

Price: Free

8. Find My Car

Have you ever parked in a huge car park and completely forget exactly where you left your vehicle? You can make sure you never waste any more time searching for your car with the Find My Car app that saves the parking spot with just one tap. The driving application also alerts you if your parking meter is about to time out.

Available on: Android / Apple

Price: Free

7. Glass's Motoring Guide

This app is for those who are looking to improve their driving experience with a change of vehicle. Glass's offer a complete guide for car values and prices, and with the app you can  save your values, compare the specification of cars and work out how much your fuel will cost for a journey and how much per passenger. You can also share your experience with friends on social media for even greater discussion.

Available on: Android / Apple

Price: Free

6. Google Maps

Google Maps

A list of driving apps wouldn't be complete without the inclusion of Google Maps. If you haven't already downloaded it, where have you been the past 10 years? The web mapping service offers comprehensive, accurate maps and voice-guided GPS navigation for driving. Don't forget the updates on live traffic conditions, incident reports and automatic rerouting for best routes making the application a drivers best friend.

Available on: Android / Apple

Price: Free

5. Official DVSA Highway Code

Just because you have passed your driving test doesn't you can stop learning. The Official DVSA Highway Code describes itself as 'for life - not just for learners', and the latest version of the app features updated rules, including the new law on smoking in vehicles, alongside quizzes, calculators and videos.

Available on: Apple

Price: £3.99

4. Car Minder Plus

Keeping track of all your car maintenance needs can get messy, so that's where Car Mind Plus makes a huge difference. It allows car owners to log repairs for multiple vehicles, by keeping track of oil changes, tire rotations and other maintenance tasks. The benefit from keeping all of this stored in one place is that it allows you to never have to wonder when your car needs its next change or clean-up again. The driving app also allows for checking fuel consumption, allowing you to detect potential problems early.

Available on: Apple

Price: £2.29

3. CamOnRoad

Dash cams have boomed in popularity over recent years, with some hoping to catch the next viral video (Who is Ronnie Pickering?) and others relying on them to capture driving accidents, parking accidents and insurance fraud. Physical dash cams can be pricey, but there are plenty of apps out there that can convert your smartphone into one for free. CamOnRoad stores video into secure cloud storage, with more than three hours available.

Available on: Android / Apple

Price: Free

2. Mileage Track

For those who need to manage business expenses, the struggle with keeping tabs on mileage is a tough one. But, gone are the days of writing it all down on any old bit of paper lying around, and now mileage tracker apps do the dirty work in two simple steps. With Mileage Track, you simply start the tracking when you begin your trip and stop the tracker when you reach your destination. The app will then ask you for the purpose of your trip, before updating your account logbook.

Available on: Apple

Price: Free

1. DriveGain

DriveGain

Are you spending a lot of money on fuel? With DriveGain, you can input what car you have and the application will use the device's GPS and accelerator to calculate how fast you are driving. The results show whether you are accelerating too quickly, how you are braking and the average speeds you travel. The app uses these results to give you visual and audio feedback on what changes you need to make in order to save more fuel, such as when and what gear to change into.

Available on: Apple

Price: Free