LOOKING BACK: FLEETDRIVE ISSUE 9
RACV
The RACV app has been around for a
while now and has been installed on
over 50,000 devices within Victoria.
More of an all-rounder rather than
a dedicated fuel watching tool, the
RACV app is a one stop shop for
members to use when they are out
about for fleet or personal tasks.
“From instant access to locally
relevant RACV discounts and special
offers, to the inside information on
local fuel prices that can save you
money every time you fill up, the
RACV app is an essential new tool
when you are on the road,” an RACV
spokesperson said.
“The new RACV app combines all the
benefits of RACV membership with
new money and time-saving tools, all
in the palm of your hand.”
FLEETDRIVE
Benefits:
• The fuel watch section is quite intuitive compared
with its competitors and offers a very easy way to
check prices within the user’s local area.
• The overall looks is fairly refined and the map
syncs well with Google Maps for directions.
• RACV is renowned for their accuracy in reporting
fuel data, so motorists can have confidence in
their reporting.
Limitations:
• Fuel prices don’t automatically appear on the map,
users have to click on each icon individually.
• The fuel watch is only a small segment of a larger
RACV app, so it has slightly limited features
compared with standalone devices.
• There is no way for users to record any prices
that they see, so they are very reliant on RACV’s
reporting methods rather than through other users.
Final Word: RACV members in Victoria are going to get a lot of value out of this app through its
vast array of general features, while non-members may find the app slightly less appropriate for their
needs. A stand-alone fuel watch app from the RACV would definitely be welcomed.
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