New smartphone or tablet for Christmas?

If you are one of the many lucky ones who received a new smartphone or tablet device in your Christmas stocking, you may be downloading new apps and learning how easy it is to access your favourite games, social media, news and useful websites at the touch of a button.

What is an "app"?

For those who are still new to the world of apps, it is not complicated. "App" is short for application software that is designed to run on smartphones, tablet computers and other mobile devices such as iPods. They can be downloaded either free of charge or for a listed price from app stores such as iTunes or Google Play.

The Good Garage Scheme created its free app for iPhone in 2010 and then for Android smartphones the following year. So far over 12,000 users have downloaded the app and The Sunday Times even voted it one of the World's Top Apps in 2011 and 2012.

It is a handy app to have on your phone when you are driving in the UK. You never know when you will need to find a trustworthy garage, and there are also some handy tips on how to check your oil so that you can keep your car maintained between services.

To download your free app, simply click here.

Best wishes for a Happy New Year from the Good Garage Scheme.

New tablet for Christmas? Lucky you!

The figures have not yet been published but all stock levels indicate it was quite a Christmas for tablets. If you have been lucky enough to receive one or have treated yourself to a new iPad, iPad mini, Google Nexus or Windows tablet, you will now have access to the wonderful world of apps.

There are now millions of apps to choose from and the list is growing each week. If you haven't done so already, why not download the Good Garage Scheme's Free App. Over 10,000 motorists have already downloaded it, and it was awarded one of the Sunday Times' "Top Apps in the World" in 2011 and 2012.

The app allows you to search for a Good Garage Scheme member near you the next time you need someone to repair or service your car. Simply type your postcode or town name and a list will appear with reviews from previous customers and details about the garage.

Visit www.GoodGarageScheme.com for more information