Smartphone applications for phones such as the iPhone, BlackBerry and Android phones are becoming very popular.

These applications help you do everything from finding a place to eat to remembering where you parked your car or truck. Automotive companies are starting to release smartphone app to help you shop and take care of your car or truck.

Toyota is one of the companies that is leading the way in smartphone application development. The company has several smartphone applications out that will help anyone that is shopping for a Toyota. Here is a rundown on each of the smartphone applications.

Toyota Shopping Tool

This smartphone app helps you find the right Toyota. The app features mLot. This features allows you to:

– Take notes
– Add photos
– Compare favorite cars

The mLot feature allows you to get the exact details of a Toyota by taking a picture of the vehicle identification number located on the windshield. This helps you to make an informed decision about what features you want on your Toyota.

Additionally, the app contains full vehicle descriptions of all 16 Toyota models with trim level details. You can also view 360 degree photos.

Once you have found a car you like, you can share that information with your friends on Facebook from the app. This app is free to download.

Prius Experience

The Prius Experience is another smartphone app for Toyota. This app is like having four apps in one.

The Prius Experience app allows you to explore all the features of the Toyota Prius. There are 360 degree interior views of the hybrid car. You can also use your smartphone’s camera to interact with Toyota Prius ads you see in magazines.

There is also a drawing feature on this app. It allows you to draw pictures. After drawing the pictures, you can see a Prius driving through your animated drawings. As the car is driving, you get information about the Prius.

The Prius Experience app also includes a driving game. The game helps to show you the aerodynamics of the Toyota Prius.

Other Non-Official Toyota Apps

Besides these two apps there are other Toyota apps out there that are not made by Toyota.

There is the Toyota Trail Tracker app. This app allows smartphone users to find off-road trails they include advertisements for the fifth generation Toyota 4Runner.

There is also the Toyota: Mid-Atlantic Deals app. This app helps you find a Toyota if you live in the Mid-Atlantic region (Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia and West Virginia). This app allows you to contact dealers directly from your phone.

Summary

The smartphone is changing the way people shop for cars. It’s even changing the way people search for parts.

Instead of using the phonebook or searching online, you can now use your smartphone to search for parts. For example if your searching for Toyota parts, all you have to do is use your smartphone’s web browser and type Toyota parts into Google. You’ll then be able to find all the genuine Toyota parts you need.

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