Jan 22, 2009 06:00 ET
RepairPal Launches Free iPhone App: Gives Users Accurate Auto Repair Estimates and Roadside Assistance Anytime, Anywhere
EMERYVILLE, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Jan 22, 2009
RepairPal (www.RepairPal.com),
the leading, award-winning destination for auto repair and maintenance
information, today launched the first iPhone application to offer
consumers auto repair pricing transparency and roadside assistance when
they need it most: on the road or at any repair shop.
Whether it’s diagnosing a problem, getting a fair repair price, or
finding the right mechanic, RepairPal gives drivers the information they
need to save money and eliminate hassles. RepairPal for iPhone combines
the award-winning features of the RepairPal.com website with the
location-based functionality of the iPhone.
“We’re proud to give consumers the critical, money saving auto repair
information they’ve been asking for on a mobile platform, anytime,
anywhere,” said David Sturtz, CEO, RepairPal.com. “RepairPal for the
iPhone is the first application for a mobile device that gives drivers
an accurate and convenient way to access information they need for free
when they’re on the go.”
RepairPal for iPhone’s key features enable consumers to:
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Save money and time through accurate and unbiased repair estimates.
Know if you’re getting a fair price for a repair when you’re at the
shop or on the road. RepairPal's estimates are independent and not
affiliated with any automobile manufacturer, dealership, parts
provider, or repair facility.
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Find a recommended local mechanic no matter where you are, call
to make an appointment, and plot an efficient course using the
innovative location-based GPS.
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Instantly contact roadside assistance with one-touch access to
emergency roadside providers including most automobile manufacturer
helplines.
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Stay safe and get peace of mind before getting behind the wheel.
RepairPal for iPhone is available today free of charge and is available
for the iPhone or iPod Touch (with operating system version 2.0) at the
iTunes App Store [www.iTunes.com/appstore/]
under the name RepairPal: Auto Repair Expert. For more
information about RepairPal for iPhone, please visit: www.RepairPal.com/Mobile.
About RepairPal
RepairPal is a free, easy-to-use online auto resource that helps
consumers save money by providing the most accurate and complete
information on auto repair and maintenance available. RepairPal delivers
fair repair price estimates, a comprehensive auto shop directory with
user reviews, and expert insights from ASE-certified mechanics.
RepairPal’s unique, patent-pending system relies on multiple sources of
proprietary data to provide accurate repair price estimates for most
major and minor repairs on 98% of passenger vehicles in the U.S.
RepairPal was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Emeryville, CA.
For more information, please visit www.RepairPal.com.
For RepairPal (Media)
Erica Zeidenberg, 925-631-0553
Renee
Blodgett, 925-518-8159
Barbara Gnos, 800-969-9204 ext. 106
pr@repairpal.com