Car Care 92

Tips and advice for how to care for your car.
 

First Major Blizzard of 2022 in Northeast – A Historic One Too: Helpful Tips While Driving in the Snow or a Snow Storm

So far, the winter of 2021 – 2022 has been a relatively mild in the Northeast. However, we are now experiencing a whopper of a storm. The last time New Englanders experienced a storm of this magnitude was in 2015 where more than two feet of snow was registered.  According to experts, New Englanders are […]

January 29, 2022 More
 

Top 10 Most Viewed Automotive Car Care Tips On Openbay Blog for 2021

For 2021 we posted several blogs on car care tips to help with vehicle maintenance and safety. Here are the most viewed articles on the Openbay blog throughout 2021 – in ascending order of most viewed. Why Does My Car Air Conditioner Smell When I Turn It On? It could be a few days, a […]

January 4, 2022 More
 

Maintaining your vehicle’s battery is important especially during winter months – what to do about it

That large and heavy rectangular looking black box under the hood of your vehicle or in your truck is the battery. There might be other places vehicle manufacturers place the battery, but in the majority of cases it’s under the hood.  The battery serves two primary purposes. First, it is the primary source of power […]

December 21, 2021 More
 

Rake those leaves from your car…Don’t Ignore them

If you are someone who parks underneath a tree, or in a wooded area, you may notice at this time of year, a collection of leaves grows in the area between your windshield and the hood.  This is especially true if you are not a daily driver and leave the car parked for extended periods […]

December 16, 2021 More
 

Essential Car Items for Winter Driving

If you’re in the northeast, you’re probably due for a snowstorm this weekend. Get ready for a couple of days cozying up by the fire, the TV, or relaxing with a good book.If your idea of a snowstorm involves more than being house-bound, don’t hit the roads unless you’re prepared. If you haven’t already prepared, stock […]

December 13, 2021 More
 

5 Reasons Why Snow Tires (Winter Tires) Are Important

As we enter the winter months, especially in the northern U.S. states, many of us are going through our winter checklist; home (long list), snow removal equipment, car readiness, pets, family clothing, winter toys, etc. Some of us may start the planning process for a winter trip somewhere warm while others may plan a fun-filled […]

December 8, 2021 More
 

My Car Has No Heat … But it was Working Fine Last Winter! 5 Potential Causes for no Heat in your Car.

Most of us take our car heaters for granted, not knowing how they work other than you run the engine, crank up the temperature, and hot air blows out from the vents. But what happens when the heat stops coming? There are few things as miserable as driving in freezing weather with no heat in […]

December 1, 2021 More
 

7 Fall Driving Tips: Handing Wet Leaves & Rain

Here at Openbay, we regularly dispense driving advice, and because our office is based in beautiful Cambridge, MA, a good deal of it has been related to driving in the snow. Yet at this time of year, lots of young drivers are hitting the roads, bound for college or high school, and this may be […]

November 12, 2021 More
 

Master Service Pricing to Stand Out on the Openbay Marketplace

Openbay vehicle owners consider several factors when deciding whether to book service at your business, including location, ratings and reviews, amenities, and, of course, price. Today we’re going to take an in-depth look at how service pricing works on the Openbay marketplace. Nobody knows your auto service business better than you do. That’s why Openbay […]

May 27, 2021 More
 

Find a Mechanic That You Love! Openbay Plays Matchmaker for Vehicle Owners on Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is a day to show the ones you love how much you appreciate them. But, this Holiday doesn’t have to be just for those in a relationship. It can be a day for everyone. We share love for many people in our lives: friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, and let’s not forget…our auto mechanics! Find a […]

February 9, 2021 More