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MileIQ
If you work in sales, run your own business etc, there’s a chance you can expense or deduct the mileage driven on your personal vehicle. In the past, you would have to read your SUV’s odometer and do the old school method of recording by using a notepad. However, with MileIQ, it’s easy to capture your miles and categorize them. After downloading the free application, its automatic drive detection captures every mile you drive. After you complete the drive, you can swipe to classify the drive based on things such as business, charity, medical, personal, or create your own category. This app is beneficial in a multitude ways. To start, it captures every mile driven. That way, in the event you forget to jot down the mileage for a trip you wanted to expense, you can use the app to find that information. Along with mileage, the app assigns a value of your trip based on the 54 cents per mile standard set by the IRS for 2016. The app can also record expenses affiliated with your trips such as tolls paid and parking fees. Overall, setting up the app takes a matter of seconds and it’s easy-to-use interface makes it a handy edition if you do much in the way of driving for business or charitable purposes.Weather Channel

GasBuddy
We’re all looking for ways to shave costs on fuel, especially as gas prices rise to the “are you kidding me?” territory. Enter GasBuddy, a free mobile app that allows you to find the cheapest gas prices near you. You can search by city or zip code. If you drive a high-performance vehicle requiring more than regular gas, there’s a drop down box where you can choose the grade of fuel your SUV requires. Once the app compiles your requirements, it shows you by either listing or on the map of where the least expensive places are to get gas.Tips for Using Apps
While each of these smartphone apps can help make your drives easier, it’s important to consider the these aspects before using them:- First, you want to set these up before operating your SUV. There’s nothing worse or more dangerous than trying to juggle your attention to the road while navigating a new application.
- If you have alerts on for apps like the Weather Channel, disable them during your drives. This will eliminate any distractions that happen from the app alerting you. Instead, if you have someone in the vehicle with you, loan them your phone or ask them to have the app downloaded and have alerts activated. This way, you still receive access to the information you need without the temptation of looking at your smartphone when driving.
- Technological features vary by SUV manufacturer. Therefore, if you experience problems connecting your smartphone with your vehicle’s infotainment system, visit your dealership as they can walk you through how to connect your phone.
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