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Getting Drafted Was “The Best Thing That Could Have Happened” for Barry Steinberg, Owner of Direct Tire & Auto Service
Barry Steinberg’s grandmother used to call him “plier fingers.” He was always taking something apart and putting it back together. Little did she know that her grandson would later go on to own four of the best tire and automotive service providers in the Boston area. Barry was working at a bar in a New […]
How R&G Auto in Alexandria, VA Delivers a Five-Star Customer Experience
How R&G Auto in Alexandria, VA Delivers a Five-Star Customer Experience Are you an automotive service provider looking to deliver the ultimate customer experience? Take notes from Alex Arauju, Owner of R&G Auto, located in Alexandria, Virginia. Alex’s auto shop has been successfully serving the Washington, DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia (DMV) area since 2007. […]
Spring Cleaning Checklist: How to ‘Marie Kondo’ Your Car
Your car wants winter to end just as much as you do. While you sit comfortably on your heated seats all bundled up in a warm coat, your car is completely exposed to all of the harsh winter elements – battling salt, slush, ice, snow and hail to get you where you need to go. […]
What Does the 5G Rollout Mean for Drivers?
The objects that we interact with every day are becoming increasingly connected. As technology advances, we hear about more devices becoming “smart” – TVs, watches, glasses, homes and, yes, cars too. Remember when smart cars were a mind-blowing revelation? Now, the smart cars of today are in their mere infancy compared to what lies ahead […]
Daylight Saving Time: Avoid Being a Statistic on the Road
Do you ever notice that you feel energized and drowsy around the same times every day? That’s your circadian rhythm, or your internal clock, at work. The most typical drowsy periods for adults are between 2am to 4am and 1pm to 3pm. If your sleep cycle is off, you will feel those swings between alertness […]
Top Problems Women Face at the Auto Shop and How to Avoid Them
Car repair is a stressful, nerve-wracking experience for anyone. As you anxiously sit in the auto shop waiting room, you can’t help but ask yourself, “What problems will the mechanic find? How much will this cost me? Can I trust that I’m getting the best price?” In the male-dominated auto repair industry, a common assumption […]
5 Tips For Being a Great Designated Driver
The holidays are here! Bring on friends, family, delicious food and fun. Now, for those of us who are 21+, all of the fun may include having some festive holiday drinks. But many underestimate the effects of alcohol and fail to plan out how to get home. Let’s maximize the fun and minimize the risk […]
4 Things to Do if Your Car Runs Out of Gas
The holidays are here and it’s time for road trips. Ideally you’ve planned ahead, but sometimes even the best plans don’t work out. Like making sure you have enough gas in the tank. What should you do if your fuel light goes on and there’s no service station in sight? Being prepared can help you avoid getting in […]
Meet Andrew, NYC Porsche Owner Looking For a Better Repair Solution
We caught up with Andrew after he completed not one, but two services through Openbay in one week. We were happy to hear that we exceeded his expectations, and that he’ll definitely be back next time he needs service. Where do you live, and what type of vehicle do you drive? I live in NYC […]
Meet Peter, Range Rover Driver and Big Fan of Openbay
As usual, Peter was looking online for a shop that performs quality Range Rover service, when he happened upon Openbay. He was intrigued by the promise of a new way to get his car repaired, so he decided to give us a try.He was thrilled with the result, and will definitely be back! Where do […]
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