As most San Francisco drivers know, owning a car in the city can be a real pain. From filling your tank to fighting your parking tickets, these local apps are here to offer a solution to the constant frustration.
Nothing is more difficult than finding parking in the city. Nothing. That's where apps Luxe and Zirx come in. Both offer on-demand parking services that will park your car for you (even overnight!) and then bring it back when you need it again. The apps even offers bonus perks such as gas refills and car washes upon request. It's like hiring a nanny for your car. // Download Luxe here; Download Zirx here.
Offering a totally new take on traditional car insurance, Metromile cuts costs by tracking your mileage and providing pay-per-mile insurance. This smart-driving app plugs into your car's dashboard—so you won't have to shove yet another device into the console—and helps you remember where you parked, avoid bumper to bumper traffic, and adhere to street-cleaning schedules. You'll never leave home without it. // Download here.
Parking tickets piling up in the glove compartment? Fixed will fight your tickets for you. All you have to do is snap a photo of the ticket using the app, and an agent will review your charge and connect you with an attorney. It's $150 for the attorney's help, but you're almost guaranteed to be cleared of any violations. Best of all, no court appearance is required. // Download here.
Filld is the perfect app for any driver who just doesn't have the time to fight over the next spot at the gas station. Just place your gas order through the app, specify your vehicle's location, and make sure the fuel door is unlocked. Payment (as well as a $7 service fee) is all done through the app. // Download here.
Don't let the car-sharing label turn you off, Getaround is a serious contender in the new era of peer-to-peer car services. The app allows car owners to rent their privately-owned vehicles to other SF residents for the day, weekend, or just a trip to Target. With rates starting at $5 per hour, it's the easiest way to turn your stationary vehicle into a cash machine! // Download here.
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