When a mechanic suggests you need a brake flush, many drivers fear that their wallets are being flushed instead. Nothing could be further from the truth. The fact of the matter […]
Maintenance Tips / Mechanics Advice
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Which Services Do You Really Need for Scheduled Maintenance?
Have you ever found yourself asking, “Which services do I really need for routine scheduled maintenance for my car?” You don’t want to forgo services that could be potentially harmful if […]
Car Care / Maintenance Tips / Mechanics Advice / Service Center Resources
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Want to Bring Your Own Auto Parts to a Mechanic? Here are 5 Reasons You Shouldn’t
Looking for ways to save money on car repairs? Regularly maintaining your vehicle – think oil changes and tire rotations – is the best way for an automotive […]
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What is a Mobile Mechanic? Profile of a Young, Boston-Area Entrepreneur
Mobile mechanics tend to do well on Openbay’s platform. This is due in large part to the convenience factor — mobile mechanics travel directly to the vehicle to fix […]
Maintenance Tips / Mechanics Advice / Repair Services
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How to Properly Read Your Car Repair Estimate
You’re taking your car over to the shop for a much-needed repair, hopefully under your own power instead of on a flatbed. Your first concerns are understandable: how […]
Car Care / Mechanics Advice
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Creating a Library for Gear Heads: DIYAuto
These days, cars are increasingly complex — for years, many have more than 100 million lines of code — and drivers are less inclined to fiddle with them, instead opting […]
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Things You Shouldn’t Say to Your Mechanic
Before you head off to your automotive technician, make sure you don’t run afoul of some basic ‘service lane etiquette.’ We spoke with some technicians (or mechanics), shop […]
Mechanics Advice
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Which Car Maintenance Services Can be Skipped?
Happy National Car Care Month! To encourage the conversation about car maintenance, we spoke with Matt Weber, a repair shop owner, who took issue with some of the maintenance […]
Mechanics Advice
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Do You Really Need a Tune Up?
Modern cars—and that includes pretty much everything since 1996—simply don’t need a traditional tune up. It’s an obsolete term. Having said that, your vehicle still needs regular maintenance just […]