About 75% of drivers have experienced a flat tire. How many of those people were able to change it themselves? Changing a tire yourself can be an especially intimidating […]
Maintenance Tips
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How to Talk to A Mechanic
If you’re like the average American, your car was born the same year Apple’s iTunes store was launched, and when Janet Jackson had a wardrobe ‘malfunction’ at the […]
Fuel Efficiency
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Is Premium Gas for Your Car Worth It?
Whether premium gas is worth the higher price depends on your specific vehicle and driving habits. Premium gasoline typically has a higher octane rating, which can prevent knocking […]
Press
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ABC World News Tonight’s "Real Money" Recap: Saving Big on Car Repairs
Did you see tonight’s edition of ABC World News Tonight’s “Real Money” called “Saving Big on Car Repairs”? If not, here’s the Openbay-centric (we’re biased) recap, featuring ways to […]
Car Insurance
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A Beginner’s Guide to Buying Car Insurance
A Beginner’s Guide to Buying Car Insurance Insurance is an anomaly among commodities; it’s one purchase that we hope we never have to use. But car insurance is […]
Car Safety
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How to Check Your Blind Spot (Even If You Have Blind Spot Monitors)
“I can’t believe you’d loan me your car without telling me it had a blind spot. I could’ve been killed!” – Biff Tannen, Back to the Future Perhaps […]
Car Safety
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9 Ways to Better Protect Your Kids from Car Accidents
Ever wonder why hospitals like to inspect an infant car seat before newborn babies leave for home? The facts below are compelling. (Sunglasses optional.) We love cars. But surprisingly, […]
Press
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NY Daily News Covers Openbay
On Friday, NY Daily News’ Nick Kurczewski wrote up Openbay. Here’s an excerpt: “Openbay began as a way to take the mystery out of visiting a mechanic, and […]
Car Safety / Seasonal
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How to Handle a Vehicle Skid
Inclement weather may bring obstructions on the roadway, whether wet leaves, piles of snow, black ice or a rain storm’s shallow puddles that are just deep enough to […]