When you are in a new place and you have a problem with your car, you are always searching for ways to fix the issue. However, before the issue is fixed, you have to pay a fortune for emergency repair. Stephan Walters, the developer of GreaseMonkey, faced the same problem when he moved to Washington D.C. When there was a problem with the taillight, the best person he could get help from was his mother.

Stephan’s mother suggested that he check out Midas. However, he was afraid that they could jack up the prices because he knew nothing about cars. He wished that he had an app that could help him find auto shops in his area and compare the prices charged by them.

The result was an app breakthrough that could help people in finding the right auto shops in their area. This automotive app connects drivers with small businesses that maintain and repair automobiles. GreaseMonkey saves both time and money because it not only gives pricing information but also gives details of all the offers and promotions in the area.

People can use the app to send messages and attach images of their vehicle. They can also give details of their current location and get quotes from various auto shops. iPhone users can also use GreaseMonkey to track their appointments and check their vehicle’s repair status.

With GreaseMonkey, Stephan Walters has made a conscious effort to stick to small and medium-sized auto shops that don’t have a separate tech departments for such an undertaking. These shops are likely to benefit most from this service. Shop owners can log into the app and update their information. They can also use the app to communicate with their potential customers.

Currently, the app, is available on iOS only, is functioning in about 100 locations in Atlanta and D.C. GreasemMonkey is still in its growing phase and has a little over 500 users with most of those being active users.

Source: The Root