Now it will be difficult to find a motorist without a modern smartphone, and if such exist, then they fundamentally do not want to get involved with such equipment. Some work with both a phone and a tablet, which help the driver navigate, entertain him and support the Internet connection.
All such equipment is useful for car enthusiasts precisely because of the variety of applications and services that make any trip easier. In order not to get confused in the variety of such programs, let's look at the best mobile applications for your car.
Navitel
Almost every driver is familiar with this program, since it is often installed during the production of navigation devices. The biggest plus is the maximum detail of the maps, which puts Navitel far ahead of its competitors. You have the opportunity to use local plans of the CIS countries. And if you are planning a long trip abroad, then the database can easily be supplemented with the necessary map. All you need to do is say it from the program developer’s website.
Motorists will also be pleased with the opportunity to use preset and custom points. Is this your first time driving on a difficult route? Then a detailed path will be displayed for you, establishing the correct direction of movement. The application also has a large number of online services: for example, automatic updates, the ability to communicate with other users and exchange key points and routes. All this is absolutely free, but for the program itself you will need to pay 1,500 rubles. By the way, if you are not sure that Navitel is right for you, you can download a free trial version for one month.
Accounting for work in the CRM system for a car service center
Record every call to your car service, as well as all types of work that were performed in it. Our accounting program for the RemOnline car service center will also help you with this.
All customer requests fall into a single order database with the ability to assign them statuses, deadlines, add types of repair work and assign performers. You can easily see which orders are urgent, in progress, overdue, or already ready but awaiting payment. This will also allow you to control the timely completion of work by the craftsmen thanks to time settings for each status.
The order card displays all changes and comments regarding this order.
Open Street Maps
This application is very different from the others, because it was created not by programmers, but by map specialists, experienced drivers and tourists. And all because these people know more than anyone what the average user of the program needs. Thanks to this kind of work, points are marked on the maps that simply cannot be found in other applications.
The driver has the opportunity to use the service of voice prompts and graphic display of the route. So, you won’t get lost in an unfamiliar metropolis, and the program’s interface will pleasantly surprise you. You can also turn on night mode or find any nearby landmark on the map.
It's interesting that you have a choice of how you travel. That is, you can activate the walking mode or cycling and driving. The advantage of the program is that it works without an Internet connection. The application will only need the network to update. By the way, the motorist can choose a paid or free version. Just be prepared that with the second option you will be left without noteworthy places and will not be able to download more than 10 maps. So here you need to think carefully about whether it’s worth giving up these bonuses if the first version costs only 199 rubles.
1) Yanosik
One of the most popular apps that combines the benefits of satellite navigation with traffic jam avoidance and CB radio. More than 1.5 million drivers use this application every month. Yanosik shows working speed radars, police cars without decals, speed control and ECR control warnings. All information is transmitted in real time and confirmed by all users. The application has a clear and convenient user interface. The only real downside is the ads in the free version, but even they are placed in a way that doesn't detract from the app's usability.
Operating systems: Android, iOS, Windows Phone
Travel wisely
Not long ago, domestic manufacturers delighted motorists with applications that help them avoid an unpleasant meeting with traffic police officers. There are two options for the name: Radar Detector - Strelka or iStrelka. The program has a huge database of cameras that monitor the movement of the car. Working with a GPS navigator, “Radar Detector” easily calculates the distance to a dangerous point and notifies the driver about more careful behavior on the road. The application also knows the location of the Avtodoriya complexes, which measure the speed of a car over a long section of the highway. When the car enters the surveillance zone, the program beeps and, if the speed becomes unacceptable, automatically goes into alarm mode.
By the way, the database is constantly updated, replenished with new traffic police posts and ambush locations. Damaged bridges, various dangerous crossings and obstacles are also graphically displayed. If you know such dangerous zones, but they are not marked on the map, you can indicate such points yourself. An Internet connection will only be needed if the database is updated, so you can travel safely and not waste traffic on “Radar Detector”.
9) Blablacar
A very popular application that allows the driver and passengers to split the cost of the trip. Once you set the route and wait for passengers, Blabla will calculate the average cost of the trip per person and a small commission, but with passengers paying you to drive, you will still save. If you regularly travel longer distances and take passengers, Blablacar can be a real source of income. There is also an alternative application - Carpooling.
Operating systems: Android, iOS
Avoiding an ambush
Any motorist knows that if they honk with their headlights, then there is a traffic police car ahead. But now you can completely rely on your smartphone, because the “iZasada!” application will help you avoid sudden fines. The program is a map of “hot” points—warnings from motorists. There is a general database of road posts and video cameras installed here. The application also constantly receives new information about dangerous points on the road from the users themselves. To do this, you just need to tap on the screen.
Motorists use such a program to identify traffic police ambushes and identify bad road areas and recent accident spots. By the way, “IZasada” is very helpful for taxi drivers and truckers, because it works equally effectively on any section of the highway. The application will be able to warn you about unacceptable speed even in the absence of danger. This is how developers are trying to improve the situation on the roads.
Breathalyzer
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Breathalyzer
Developer: imdev
Price: Free
Of course, this app will not be able to determine your blood alcohol content from your breath. But it will help you understand whether there is a chance of getting a fine when entering the relevant data. In particular, you must indicate your height, weight, age and the amount of alcoholic beverages consumed. The program will start counting and then provide a diagnosis. Although we understand that you should not drive even if you have only drunk a glass of beer.
Bad roads
Are you sure you can improve our country? Then feel free to join the popular portal RosYama. The application can be easily installed on every modern smartphone. First you need to register, and then enter your personal data. Don’t be afraid, this action is only needed for the traffic police, so no stranger will have access to your information.
Just imagine: you yourself can improve the condition of our Russian roads. First, take a photo of the hole or depression and confirm its location. And after that the application will be automatically sent to the central department of the Russian State Traffic Safety Inspectorate. In fact, it is still too early to judge the effectiveness of the application. But there are rumors that after many persistent requests from RosYama users, government agencies are still correcting the irregularities.
Management accounting in the program for car service RemOnline
Car service management will not be effective without management accounting. And the source of information for him is reports. The CRM system for service stations RemOnline automates the preparation of reports on:
- finances (profit from work performed and sales, employee salaries, cash flow):
- orders (registered requests, orders in progress, how much work has been completed, how employees work, the effectiveness of advertising channels);
- warehouse (turnover, balances, write-offs, purchase of spare parts);
- calls (incoming, outgoing, missed) and SMS.
And the manager’s dashboard allows you to see all the main indicators of the car service in one window for quick analysis and making effective management decisions.
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We punish violators
The app described above was created by opposition figure Alexei Navalny, but despite all this, the Moscow authorities supported such an idea. And then, at their request, they made the Spot (or Scout) application. But here you need to photograph not bumps on the road, but violators who interfere with all traffic or pedestrians.
To file a complaint against such motorists, you need to make a statement to the police, indicating your data (they will be completely confidential). You should also indicate the number of the offender’s car and the nature of the action he committed. Note that quite recently the program began to work not only in the two Russian capitals, but also in other large cities.
Yandex.Navigator
Traffic jams or road repairs are the very realities that every car owner has to face. Many users, in order to avoid unpleasant waits on the road, have long been using programs that, with the help of a satellite, analyze the conditions on them. One of these is Yandex. Navigator.
You can see more details about this program in this video.
A convenient system helps you automatically connect using GPS, and then monitor where the car is heading. It should also be noted that the program works perfectly in offline mode, but for this you need to download the map.
This program works with a bang, because the user can register in it, and then help not only himself, but also other similar users to learn about accidents or traffic jams that he himself got into by accident. The user creates an account in which he can mark places on the map and warn others about traffic jams. This “good” system helps motorists avoid traffic jams, that is, get to where they were heading.
Important! It is worth noting that the navigator also works as a guide. It can also notify the user about where he should turn, as well as at what moments he should “slow down” and reduce speed, so as not to receive additional fines.
The card works mobile and conveniently. You can control it with your voice and also monitor cameras along the way. The user can add his own destinations, be it home or work.
Advantages and disadvantages
The map is updated quite often. The user will always drive only on the correct maps.
You can always find out about the conditions on the road. The program automatically displays many traffic jams and accidents so that the car owner does not stand in them forever.
There is contact with other drivers. You can quickly and easily exchange information about the road.
The application is heavy. For those who have little space on their phone, downloading it will be problematic.
In order to use the map offline, you must download it in advance. Sometimes the application may crash during a trip, that is, the card will be lost. The person may get confused in the direction.
When one way
What to do if it’s time to hit the road, but you can’t get there with your own car? Taxi has long been forgotten, because now everyone uses the “BlaBlacar” application. This program helps you find travel companions. All you need to do is indicate your starting and final destination, and then select from a list of motorists who can give you a lift to your desired destination. By the way, do not forget to look at the cost of such a trip to choose the most optimal price for you. Using such an application, you can easily get to work or go to a neighboring city, saving a lot on a taxi.
Another interesting development is “17 minutes”, it was created with the help of the administration of the Moscow Department of Information Technologies. And the developers assure that you will find a ride within 17 minutes after submitting your application. But in reality everything happens much slower: the average waiting time is 25 minutes. And all because not every driver agrees to take a stranger “on board” for free, and traffic in the capital is extremely tense.
Traffic fines
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Ray.Traffic fines - traffic police, MTPL online
Developer: Reactive Phone
Price: Free
None of us are immune from violating traffic rules. Often this is done unintentionally. Sometimes the driver simply does not know which rules have become more stringent in the new year. It’s good that now you can keep information about all fines on your smartphone. It is enough to install the “Traffic Fines” application on Android or iOS.
With this program it is easy to find out the dangers of stopping on the sidewalk or speeding. At the same time, it is not necessary to search for information manually - the application recognizes voice requests. There are also additional functions, which include access to a database of issued fines. You can also use this utility to find out whether any restrictions are imposed on the car.
Cheap gasoline
If you don’t know how to save on fuel, then “MultiFuel” was developed just for you. This application is updated by users and helps drivers find out the cost of gasoline at the nearest gas station. The program interface provides a list of existing fuel, bus stations and prices.
Drivers really like the filtering feature, which helps filter out gas stations that don't have the fuel you need or that have too high prices. Do you have a particular brand in mind? Then display gas stations with the required name on the map. You can also indicate the cost of services at absolutely any gas station that you have recently visited. By the way, the developers assure that the application will soon work much faster: you will only need to take a photo of the stele with prices, and the program itself will enter all the data into the database. This is how there will be much fewer errors.
4) AutoGuard Blackbox
Basically, it is the “black box” of your car. The application allows you to record the entire driving process, including parameters such as speed and position on the map. You can use it if you want to find your friends on Google Maps and send entries via email. The app also provides the ability to record high quality (1080p) recording, which can be invaluable if you need to provide evidence to the police or insurer after a road accident. If necessary, the application also provides you with quick access to emergency numbers.
Operating systems: Android, iOS
Carfix
UPD: 04/10/2019: The fixed-price car repair service CarFix has suspended operations
CarFix is an analogue of Uremont described above. Working with the service is structured similarly, but there are slight differences - CarFix itself selects the most convenient option for you, close to your location. They described the problem, they found a service for you and you go. You can sign up online, through the mobile application (Google Play) or by calling - +7 (495) 477-8243
How does it all work?
First you need to choose a service - you can select several at once. It has everything at once - diagnostics, washing, bodywork or unit repair. You can describe it in words, if you don’t know exactly what the problem is - “The engine is acting up” or “The block is kicking.” After which the system will ask for your phone number to calculate the cost. The price is given immediately and fixed and it will not change only if the repair is less than planned (more details in the details). Next, CarFix will offer you a car service and the final price for the repair.
Nuances
CarFix reserves the cost of the repair on your card (usually 30% of the total amount). The full amount is written off only when you confirm (!) that you are satisfied with the repairs and the quality of the work.
The service claims that it will cost you more to contact the same repair shops, bypassing CarFix. You get a discount for the fact that the service brings them clients.
If during diagnostics it turns out that your car does not need repairs or the price is too high (not such a large amount of work, spare parts are not required, etc.), then CarFix will “cross out” everything unnecessary from the final amount
If the service determines that your car does not need the ordered repairs, we will remove unnecessary services and reduce the bill, right on the spot. You only pay for what is actually done to your car.
If any claims to quality arise (although CarFix itself practically excludes this), a personal manager works with the workshop, who, as indicated, will “resolve the issue” exclusively in your favor
Working conditions as a driver in a taxi "Maxim"
The dispatch service began its development in the small town of Shadrinsk. Over the 15 years of its existence, the company’s offices have appeared in hundreds of cities in Russia, as well as neighboring countries. Thanks to the central contact center, the company continues to provide high-quality services to passengers, providing passenger or cargo transport around the clock. For taxi drivers, the company provides regular orders and optimization of working hours through the Taxsee Driver mobile program.
The company provides taxi drivers with optimization of working time through the Taxsee Driver program
Basic requirements for drivers
Any individual who meets the following conditions can get a job at the Maxim taxi:
- age from 20 years;
- proven driving experience of at least 3 years;
- driver's license of the appropriate category;
- good knowledge of the city and passages;
- smartphone with a permanent connection to the Internet.
By signing an agreement with the dispatch company, the driver agrees to pay a 15% commission.
Car requirements
The company gives preference to drivers with their own vehicles. The machine must meet the following parameters:
- be in good technical condition;
- not older than 10 years of age;
- clean outside and inside;
- correspond to a certain class (“Comfort” or “Economy”).
The brand, model or color does not matter when registering with a Maxim taxi.
Working as a driver in a car company
In the absence of personal transport, the company can provide a car on a rental basis. A car rented from other companies is also allowed. However, someone else’s car will significantly impact profits, since the taxi driver will have to pay a daily rate. Its size ranges from 1000-1500 rubles. in Moscow up to 800-1000 rub. in the regions.
Trends
Modern car service programs are rapidly moving online and soon such a concept as a CD, as applied to databases, will disappear completely. Firstly, it is convenient, since the user receives all updates online and does not need to think about this important production point. He always has the latest information. For example, if for some reason the manufacturer changes the timing belt replacement procedure, then this information can be easily updated in the online database. This is an indisputable advantage of modern information technologies for car service. Perhaps, during the entire existence of the Russian car service market, nothing has come close to being comparable in its ability to help a specialist at any independent car service center to new modern software products that can work online. All kinds of dubious “free” databases today can be safely thrown into the trash. If, of course, you want to become successful.
Safety
By installing illegal databases on a computer, the user usually receives information that is 2-3 years old and not always verified. Let us explain what we are talking about. Firstly, such a database may contain outdated and even incorrect information. Secondly, changes may be made to the program that will put your computer at risk. It’s not so scary if the computer is personal, but what if this computer has access to the enterprise’s local network, client base, and client-bank accounting programs? The threat from using illegal software can instantly move into the monetary plane and lead to real losses, both image and financial.
How to use
Before you start working with this application and begin accepting orders using it, it is recommended that you carry out the initial setup of the program.
Settings
The application is configured as follows:
- after downloading and installing the program, you will need to find the application icon in the smartphone menu, click on it in order to log in for the first time;
- Next, you need to specify the data you selected when registering your user account for authorization in the system;
- after logging into the application for the first time, the user will be offered the opportunity to select the interface language and indicate their location;
- The driver can make other settings (alerts, account details) by clicking on the gear-shaped icon located in the upper right corner of the program window;
- For convenience, the user can check the box next to “Remember login and password” so as not to waste time entering this data each time when logging into the application.
It is recommended to constantly monitor the current status of your profile. After exiting the Taxi.Driver program, the driver does not automatically complete work. Therefore, you should always read the notifications you receive and respond to them.
Take an order
To start working, the driver needs to make sure that his account linked to the application has sufficient funds to pay the commission to the taxi service. You can top up your balance by linking to your bank card profile. To do this, you need to go to the program settings and enter the details of the attached card.
To go on shift, the driver just needs to click on the appropriate button in the program menu and change the current status of his profile to “On line”. After this, current orders from customers will appear on the smartphone screen. The online interactive map will automatically display the places where the driver can pick up passengers.
Also, when viewing an order, the following information about it will be displayed on the smartphone screen:
- the total cost of the order, taking into account the commission of the Maxim taxi service;
- the exact place of departure of the car and the place of delivery of the vehicle with the ability to quickly switch to the shortest route automatically calculated on the map;
- the exact length of the route and the time of delivery of the car, provided that the order is preliminary.
All applications on the list can be accepted by the driver. After this, the smartphone screen will show the time it will take to get to the place where the vehicle will be delivered to the passenger.
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The most important functions of the Taxsee Driver application:
-Receiving, processing and closing orders. Opportunities for working with applications; -Real-time city map indicating road load, identifying zones of demand for taxi services. Convenient scaling options; -Filter for auto-acceptance of orders by the zone of the final destination of the trip; -Indicating the time of delivery of the vehicle, calling the client; -Chat rooms – drivers, operators, technical support; -Receiving and viewing messages from the administration, including offers of promotions, bonuses, tasks; - “panic button” – emergency call to services in case of emergency; -Instructions, training and help in the “Help” section; -Sound notifications, functions for setting them up; -Determination of GPS coordinates of the driver and the calling client’s device. This is a small part of the capabilities of the application, specially designed taking into account the wishes of drivers and the specific road conditions of cities in the Russian Federation and the CIS. Working with this application, the driver will be independent of third parties and focused only on work. Advice to the driver from “VezdeTaxi”! Please make sure that the “Taxsee Driver” application works on your device without any delays or freezes! This minimizes the risk of malfunctions and technical failures!
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Alfred
alfred.repair
The Auto Repair Concierge, as the authors themselves call their brainchild, offers a hitherto unseen (or unheard of) service - the service offers not only to repair your car, but also to independently pick it up and return it safe and sound.
How does it all work?
1. Leave a request on their website or in instant messengers - Telegram, Whatsup or Facebook. You can call yourself - their phone number
2. A service specialist arrives - you sign with him a power of attorney agreement for driving the car and insurance (yes, each trip is insured for 10 million rubles). The cost of calling such a concierge is 2000 rubles.
3. Alfred chooses a repair service with the best price/quality/speed ratio depending on the breakdown and/or model of your Car (some services specialize in specific brands)
4. The car is being repaired, you mind your own business.
5. The car was repaired and brought back to you
6. Profit
Nuances
Alfred declares that he will take on absolutely any problems. The authors also claim that they can handle them faster and cheaper than an official dealer - examples of the cost and speed of work can be seen here. Moreover, if the repair takes longer, Alfred will provide you with a replacement car
If you don’t have MTPL for an unlimited number of drivers, don’t worry. In addition, the company undertakes to pay for fines if the service driver allows them to occur while driving your car.
Payment for spare parts is made in advance. Payment for work is upon completion. If the price does not suit you (it will, of course, be agreed upon with you in advance), then you can either refuse repairs altogether, or perform only part of the most necessary work. If you refuse repairs, the cost of the concierge (RUB 2,000) is not refundable.
Pump (iOS)
Cost: free
Thanks to this service, you can order gasoline delivery to your home if your home is located within the Third Ring Road. To get fuel, you need to place an order in the app indicating the place and time and leave the gas tank door open. If there are any concerns, then you don’t have to open the gas tank in advance, then the gas station attendant will contact you when he is there so that you can go down and open it.
The most common errors when working with the application
For successful operation, the user must carefully familiarize himself with the program. Attention should be paid to new applications, distance and location of arrival. When executing an order, there must be new requests in the area so as not to return without passengers.
When working with the automatic order acceptance mode, you should carefully select orders; many drivers disable the automatic mode to eliminate unprofitable orders and use proven routes.
Among the passengers there are many scammers and those who like to ride for free. In addition, drivers communicate with clients about unreliable clients.
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According to the law, to work as a taxi driver you need a license, which is issued both to the person authorized to drive transport and to the vehicle. It is mandatory to obtain a permit.
