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Your Vehicle Failed State Inspection Due to a P0420 Code – What Now?
Your vehicle state inspection is due. You take your vehicle in and the tech that performed the inspection delivers unwanted news – your vehicle failed inspection. Why? Your vehicle has a fault code present (aka Diagnostic Trouble Code, DTC). The DTC that is appearing is a P0420. What is a P0420 DTC? P0420 that indicates […]
A “Case” to be Made for Tesla to Consider the Automotive Aftermarket and Openbay to Help Tesla Vehicle Owners with Repair & Maintenance Services
In March of 2023, a class action lawsuit was filed against Tesla by a Tesla vehicle owner The availability of vehicle repair and maintenance service is important to owners of electric vehicles (EVs), especially owners of market-leading Tesla. How important? Well, one Tesla owner recently filed a class action lawsuit against Tesla seeking relief for having been […]
Newly Licensed Drivers – Pay Attention to Servicing Your Vehicle
You went through the process of applying for a learners permit. You took online courses and enrolled in a drivers education program. You passed the test at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Now you have your license. Congratulations! Whether you are buying your first vehicle or using one from a family member or friend, […]
Benefits of Openbay+ When Shopping for Automotive Repair and Maintenance Services
If you own a car, truck, SUV, Minivan or whatever your desired vehicle is, you know all-to-well how challenging it can be to find and book quality auto repair and maintenance service. Let’s go through these challenges sequentially – there is the difficulty in finding a reputable mechanic or auto repair shop that can service […]
Car Maintenance Plans Compared to Openbay+
Car Maintenance plans are also referred to as car prepaid maintenance plans or vehicle prepaid maintenance plans. This article compares car maintenance plans to Openbay+ Car maintenance plans and Openbay+ are two different types of services that offer different benefits for vehicle owners. Car maintenance plans are typically offered by automakers or dealerships, and provide […]
News: Openbay+ Now Available to Mass General and Mass General Brigham Hospital Employees to Help with Keeping Their Vehicles in Good Operating Condition
Mass General Hospital (MGH) and Mass General Brigham Hospital (MGB) team up with Openbay to help all its employees and affiliate staff members with exclusive access to a range of benefits and perks involving auto repair and maintenance services. MGB is the largest private employer in Massachusetts with approximately 74,000 employees which includes physicians, nurses, […]
7 Factors to Consider when Searching for Car Repair and Maintenance Services Online
A maintenance reminder message is on display on your vehicle’s dashboard. A check engine light is on. You failed a state vehicle inspection. The sticker in the upper left hand corner of your windshield says you are overdue for service. Your car is making a noise that wasn’t there the other day. Your vehicle does […]
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, […]
Openbay Extends National Coverage with the Addition of Pep Boys to its Automotive Repair and Maintenance Subscription Services Marketplace, Openbay+
Openbay+ Includes Real-Time Service Appointment Scheduling Across Pep Boys Locations Openbay extends coverage for its automotive subscription service marketplace, Openbay+, with the addition of Pep Boys. To meet the high expectations of modern-day consumer shopping behavior when searching for a service professional, Openbay+ delivers real-time service appointment scheduling, which now includes all Pep Boys locations […]
What is a P0420 Fault Code and How To Resolve it?
The repair needed to resolve a P0420 code depends on what caused the issue. Here are some common repairs that may be needed: Openbay can help with all of the above repairs. It’s important to have a proper diagnosis done by a qualified mechanic before any repairs are made to ensure that the issue is […]
