This "Car Care Boss" Won $200
To celebrate National Car Care Month, Openbay has hosted a photo contest – #CarCareBoss – asking people to submit photos proving how well they maintain their vehicles. We caught up with Vincent, our first winner, who posted his #CarCareBoss photo (below) on Instagram, to talk about his cars. Where do you live and what do you drive? I […]
How Much Does it Cost to Drive Cross-Country Today?
For today’s National Car Care Month fact, let’s pretend your vehicle is already perfectly maintained (oil changed, tires rotated, fluids good to go, scheduled maintenance done; heck – you’ve even washed it!), and you’re hankering for a road trip. Today! You’re just curious to know – how much will that cost you in fuel? Imagine […]
Do As I Say, Not As I’ve Done: Ezra Dyer’s Driving Rules
Ezra Dyer in BigFoot, “which I drove at the dirt track/monster truck course in Charlotte. Highlight of my life.” Ezra Dyer is one of the industry’s top automotive writers – he started his career as something of a legend, as hilariously detailed by Automobile magazine, when, at only 23-years old, he got a foot in the door […]
Poll: Are You a Car-Care Boss, or an Auto Neglector?
You Might Be a #CarCareBoss If: You carry a tire-pressure gauge in your pocket at all times, and will pull the car over on the highway to check if you sense one tire is a couple of pounds off. You rely on the local police/fire stations to install your kids’ car seats every time. They […]
Women, Car Care & The Power of the Purse
It’s National Car Care Month! Did you know that women play a leading role in 85% of auto purchases, and play a large role in how it’s serviced? At this year’s New York Auto Show, we attended a panel discussion, hosted by Lexus, about women buying and servicing vehicles. Panelists were (left to right below): […]
Openbay Featured In Mashable
Here’s Mashable’s list of “Five Must-Have Apps for the Car Lover.” According to Mashable, “Driving is fun. Repairs are annoying. Openbay helps you find a good mechanic and diagnose your problems. So you can spend less time not driving.” Openbay helps drivers to quickly compare, book and pay for auto repair. Want to check out Openbay’s […]
Want to win $200? First #CarCareBoss Drawing is Today!
If you’re a #CarCareBoss, enter Openbay’s contest – you could win $200 toward auto repair or maintenance with Openbay. It’s SO EASY, and if you already have photos of your pristine car on your phone, it should take you about 30 seconds to – Post that photo Tag @Openbay on Facebook/Twitter, or @OpenbayAuto on Instagram […]
Openbay Now Serving Up Car Repair Services for Android Users
Have you heard the news? Openbay is on Android! This news was picked up in outlets ranging from Digital Trends and Ratchet + Wrench to BostInno and Tire Review. Download Openbay on Android today to quickly compare, book and pay for local auto repair with a quality shop.
This Auto Editor’s Two Car-Care Lessons He Learned the Hard Way
Happy National Car Care Month! To celebrate, here are two car-care lessons, courtesy of an automotive pro. Michael Harley has had a great ride – as an automotive editor for outlets ranging from AutoWeb and Autoblog to JD Power, his career is one many would envy. When Mike’s not driving “this week’s sled,” a.k.a. a […]
ZIRX Announces Partnerships with Openbay and BAMA Commercial Leasing and the Release of the ZIRX Mobility Services Platform
ZIRX Mobility Services provides the technology and workforce the auto industry needs to create unique customer experiences and operate more efficiently Comprehensive technology: ZIRX easily dispatches jobs and keeps customers informed. Monitor results with real-time tracking, analytics and reporting. The ZIRX API is also available for deeper, seamless integrations. Today ZIRX announced the availability of […]
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