With gas prices 73 cents higher per gallon than last year, the app helps motorists compare prices.
AAA has a new Apple iPhone app that it says can save time when comparing gasoline prices. The so called AAA TripTik Mobile feature is said to be the first app to offer access to frequently updated gasoline prices.
Since gasoline prices have increased more than 25% since last year, this is a timely offering from the largest motor club in the United States
AAA has also revised TripTik Mobile, a GPS-based app with maps showing gas station locations and other points of interest, such as hotels, restaurants and attractions, near a user’s location or any specified location. TripTik Mobile uses mapping data from Navteq. Full functionality on iPod Touch and non-3G iPad devices requires uninterrupted Wi-Fi access, of course.
Gas station details include updated prices for all available grades of fuel. New preference settings allow users to show gasoline prices for just their preferred grade and sort stations alphabetically or by distance.
Hotel and restaurant information includes AAA’s Diamond Ratings based on professional in-person inspections. There’s also an option to call for lodging reservations with the touch of a button.
The AAA TripTik Mobile app also provides maps and turn-by-turn directions to other points of interest including local events, AAA offices and Approved Auto Repair facilities, as well as user-entered addresses. The app can recalculate routes and provide voice guidance for the next maneuver.
AAA TripTik Mobile is the third free iPhone app offered by AAA. The AAA Discounts app, with more than a million total downloads, also uses GPS technology to display nearby AAA Show Your Card & Save locations. AAA Roadside enables AAA members who require emergency road service to send their vehicle description and breakdown details directly to AAA. Additional information is provided on AAA.com/mobile.
