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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
 

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
 

5 Most Common Truck and Car Problems Experienced during Summer Months

As warm weather makes its way to the northern states during summer months, many more vehicles become exposed to higher than normal temperatures. Any concerns of the impact high temperatures have on a motor vehicle’s operation during this time period is most likely the furthest thing from people’s minds, but cannot be ignored.  Whatever the […]

July 19, 2020 1 More
 

Summer Travel: 5 Steps to Get Your Car Ready in the Age of COVID-19

School is out, states and cities are starting to open up, and we are all ready for a summer vacation.  After all, don’t you think we deserve it after everything our country has been going through in the last few months?  Summer travel will be different, though, that’s for sure.  When you’re ready to get […]

May 22, 2020 More
 

What To Do If You Run Out of Gas

Running out of gas in the middle of nowhere is among drivers’ biggest fears, and it’s also one of the easiest things to prevent. If you have run out of gas, these tips could mean the difference between having to cancel your plans and arriving safely to your destination – albeit a little late. What […]

September 22, 2019 More
 

Back to School Season: Planning a College Road Trip with the Right Apps

August is peak College Road Trip season. That means it’s time for students to switch their beach chairs for a seat in the library and for parents to prepare for tearful goodbyes.  As a college student or a parent, you already have enough to worry about. That’s why Openbay is here with all the apps […]

August 7, 2019 More
 

Summer Traffic Hacks That Everyone Will Benefit from Knowing

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Quick Facts: Americans drive, on average, the least during winter months (January through March) at 25.7 miles daily; they drive the most during the summer months (July through September) at 30.6 miles daily. [AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety] By easing into a stop, rather than slamming on the pedal, you’ll extend the life of your […]

June 7, 2019 More
 

How Music Impacts Your Driving: It’s a Bittersweet Symphony

It’s road trip season, so it’s time to start making the ultimate playlist. As Friedrich Nietzsche said, “without music, life would be a mistake.” Let’s be honest, a road trip without music is like a day without sunshine. Openbay is all about getting you road trip-ready, so we took a deep dive into how music […]

April 30, 2019 More
 

The Ultimate List of The Best Apps for Metro DC Drivers

Does DC gridlock traffic have you down? Don’t worry, be app’y. The bad news is that District is ranked the 2nd most congested state in the US. The good news is that it’s also ranked the 3rd most innovative in the country. So, chances are, if you’re in need of something, there’s an app for […]

April 25, 2019 More
 

10 Things You’ll Definitely Relate to If You Owned a Car in the 70s, 80s and 90s

Did you live through the era of disco and bell bottoms? What about big hair, neon clothes and parachute pants? Can you recall the early days of the internet? Then you will probably relate to these nostalgic trials and tribulations of car ownership and repair in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. R.I.P. Yellow Pages 1 […]

March 28, 2019 4 More