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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
 

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
 

Top Automotive Travel Tips for Travelers by Auto for Thanksgiving 2021

Traveling by auto for Thanksgiving 2021? You are not alone. Total number of travelers* by auto appear to be nearing pre-pandemic levels at 48.3 million, an increase of 8.4% from 2020 according to AAA. This total is higher than volumes seen as recently as 2018 and the highest year-over-year growth since the Great Recession. Total […]

November 22, 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
 

5 Ways to Properly Sanitize Your Car and its Ventilation System in the COVID-19 Era

Recent spikes in COVID-19 cases remind us it may be awhile before things return to something resembling normal. While wearing masks and social distancing in public are urged to slow the spread of the Coronavirus, there are things you can and should be doing to keep your car from becoming a traveling Petri dish as […]

December 1, 2020 More
 

Top Automotive Travel Tips for Thanksgiving 2020

2020 has thrown a wrench into everyone’s Holiday plans, with many people opting to stay home to avoid the possible spread of COVID-19 to family members. Still, it’s expected that as many as 50 million people are still planning on traveling to visit family according to AAA. Consumers that Openbay has spoken to suggest a […]

November 23, 2020 More
 

Steps You Should Take Now to Avoid a Dead Car Battery Come Colder Temperatures

If you’ve ever had your car battery die on you, you know the pain of regret—regret that you didn’t do more to give it the long and happy life it deserved. But life gets in the way, and not everyone makes time to pay that all-important welfare check to make sure everything’s going okay under […]

November 12, 2020 More
 

Fall Car Care: 6 Ways to Prepare Your Car for Fall Driving When It’s Seen Less Use – Auto Repair Advice from the Openbay Master Technician

Winter will be here faster than most of us like to admit, so fall is a great time to get your car ready for the weather changes ahead. Most of us have not put many miles on our vehicles lately, this makes proper fall car care even more important. Here are the six most important […]

October 7, 2020 More
 

Ready to Sell Your Car? Follow These 6 Steps to Prepare It for Sale and Earn Top Dollar

If you're ready to sell your car, now is the time. These 6 steps will help you prepare it for sale and earn top dollar.

September 24, 2020 More