4 Android Auto apps I rely on for road trips — beyond Maps and Spotify

Android Auto can turn your phone into one of the most useful tools on a road trip, handling navigation, entertainment and more. Google Maps and Spotify tend to get the spotlight, but there are other apps that save time, save money and simply make driving easier.

MyRadar offers real-time radar so you can see where storms are and where they’re headed. Nothing slows a trip like bad weather, and this app helps you decide whether to stop for lunch or wait for a storm to pass. Fuelio tracks fuel costs and mileage while showing nearby gas stations and current prices.

It also lets you log maintenance, making it handy for both road trips and everyday driving. Scanner Radio taps into live local dispatch feeds for police, fire and emergency services, which can explain unexplained standstills and help you choose an alternate route.

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