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Pros and Cons of Car Maintenance Plans (aka Prepaid Car Maintenance Plan) 

Car Maintenance plans are also referred to as car prepaid maintenance plans or vehicle prepaid maintenance plans. Pros and Cons of Car Maintenance Plans  Pros of Car Maintenance Plans:  Cons of car Maintenance Plans:  Overall, the decision to purchase a car maintenance plan will depend on individual circumstances, including the type of vehicle, driving habits, […]

January 27, 2023 More
 

What is a Car Maintenance Plan and is it Worth Purchasing One?

Car Maintenance plans are also referred to as car prepaid maintenance plans or vehicle prepaid maintenance plans. What is a car maintenance plan?  A car maintenance plan is a program that outlines a recommended schedule for vehicle checks and light automotive services. Services typically includes multi-point inspections, oil changes, tire rotations, brake inspections, battery inspections […]

January 21, 2023 More
 

10 Driving Tips During Winter Months

Winter driving tips are important because driving conditions during the winter months can be significantly more dangerous than during other times of the year.  Snow, ice, and sleet can make roads slippery and reduce visibility, making it more difficult to control a vehicle and avoid accidents. Additionally, cold temperatures can cause car batteries to fail […]

January 11, 2023 More
 

5 New Year’s Resolutions For Your Car – 2023 – Openbay

5 New Year’s Resolutions For Your Car – 2023 Before we start, we recommend you create a monthly calendar reminder to ensure you’re keeping up with 2023 resolutions for your car. 1. Monitor all Vehicle Fluid Levels – Top Off if Necessary – Monthly Inspecting the level of your engine oil is typically part of […]

January 3, 2023 More
 

These 5 Tips Will Help You Get Your Vehicle Prepared for Colder Temperatures

Whether delivering food or packages as a delivery driver or a household that owns a motor vehicle, it’s time to think about preparing your vehicle for winter as outside temperatures start to drop.  For some of you, the process of preparing your vehicle for cold weather is familiar – you are the DIY pro! For […]

November 8, 2022 More
 

6 Common Vehicle Problems Experienced During Hot Summer Months – Applies to All Cars and Trucks

Warm weather has hit the U.S. hard during the summer of 2022. Not only have southern U.S. states been hit hard, but the northern U.S. states are greatly impacted too. This means many more vehicles are exposed to higher than normal temperatures. It’s important to be aware of the problems that may arise with operating […]

August 20, 2022 More
 

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
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