Create a Car
Written by Heather Leister
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My son thinks the Create a Car app is an absolute kick in the pants. The app lets him create custom cars and then write up descriptions about each one. The cars are stored in his virtual garage and he can tinker with them whenever he wants. The car creation begins when he chooses a vehicle body. Choices include a truck, van, sports car and more. After that it’s time to trick out the car. Vehicle parts are broken down into different categories. There are wheels and things, engines and power, sky and water, power tools and fun stuff. Each category has a variety of items that can be added to the cars. The different parts appear on the screen below the vehicle. To assemble a car you choose a part and drag it onto the screen, positioning it where you’d like it to go. Parts can be resized, rotated and flipped. You can add as many or as few as you’d like. Once you have the vehicle exactly right you can save it to your garage. Up to five players can have separate garages in the app for their cars. There is also a guest player option where you can create a car but not save it.
When you are in the garage you can view your saved vehicles. A “key” button allows you to start your vehicle and watch all of the different parts come to life. An information screen is available and this is where you may name your vehicle, add a description and track the car’s special features. It’s like a trading card for your car. If you want to share your creation you can email out a picture. If you’d like to make some changes and improvements you can bring your car back to the work area and change things up a bit.
Create a Car looks fantastic in HD on our iPad. The graphics and sound effects are fun and the app runs smoothly and without problems. I like all of the whimsical vehicle parts that are available and so does my son. When he uses the app he tells me he’s making his own Hot Wheels. Hot Wheels that aren’t lying on the floor, waiting for me to step on them? I can live with that!
Create a Car is a universal app and will work on your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch. I tested it out on my iPad.
I’ve been given 8 promo codes to give away. Have a child who’d love this app? Leave me a comment. Promo codes only valid in the US App Store.
Price when Reviewed: $.99
Seller: abcya.com
Disclosure: I received a free copy of this app for review purposes.
By Marion on Sep 30, 2010
I have a little boy that LOVES transportation and would go nuts for this app! Thanks for the review!
By Marlasmom on Sep 30, 2010
aw, Marla is always checking my iphone and saying, “did you get me a new game today?” love your site
By amy on Sep 30, 2010
My son would love this! Thank you so much!
By Bethany B. on Sep 30, 2010
What a neat app! My son would love this too!!!
By sally on Sep 30, 2010
Again, another fabulous app to use with speech language students! The boys will be thrilled I have something about transportation…they are huge funs.
By Donna on Sep 30, 2010
My grandchildren would L-O-V-E this. I really enjoy your reviews and have obtained several apps you’ve recommended. Keep up the good work.
By Kim on Sep 30, 2010
I’m a new iPhone mom and new to your site. Just starting to load up the phone with apps for the kids and my son would love this one. Love the website…so useful!
By Soroya on Sep 30, 2010
My daughter loves cars more than dolls. She’d love to have this app. Thanks for writing such a helpful and informative blog!
By Kristine on Sep 30, 2010
Ooo, my son would love this! I’ve learned about so many great apps from you!
By Nicci on Sep 30, 2010
If you have any left my son would love it.
By Kirsten on Sep 30, 2010
This looks fun! I think my boys would love it!!