Repair Services 72

Your car repair questions answered
 

Ford F-150 100,000-Mile Scheduled Maintenance

If you are one of the millions who own America’s most popular pickups, the Ford F-150, and you’re coming up on 100,000 miles, congratulations. If you have kept up with scheduled maintenance, your engine is just getting broken in. Just the same, 100,000 miles is a lot of miles, and you’ve got to start wondering […]

November 21, 2019 More
 

Billions in Delayed Repairs is a Big Problem for Drivers and a Big Opportunity for the Automotive Aftermarket

IMR Inc. and the Auto Care Factbook 2020 just released some staggering survey results that vehicle owners and repair shops need to know. Out of the 100,000 American households surveyed who own more than 170,000 vehicles, results show that approximately $24.9 billion in necessary repairs or maintenance are being purposefully delayed.  Players in the automotive aftermarket industry, […]

August 20, 2019 More
 

From Air Force to Auto Repair: Jason Brennan’s Journey to Owning One of the Top Shops in the South Suburbs of Chicago

From Air Force to Auto Repair: Jason Brennan’s Journey to Owning One of the Top Shops in the South Suburbs of Chicago Many veterans have trouble re-assimilating into their civilian life and into the private sector upon return. Luckily for Jason Brennan, owner of Fine Tune Automotive, he had a passion for fixing things starting […]

May 22, 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
 

Your Car May Need a Brake Replacement

Similar to tires, another important safety component on your vehicle wears out too; your brakes and brake rotors. These components absorb a tremendous amount of friction whenever a vehicle is brought to a stop. But how do we know when? Brake life varies greatly depending on driving behavior, how far we drive and the type […]

November 17, 2018 2 More
 

Could it be the transmission?

November and December are so busy for everyone. Who has time for car trouble? Even though you’re busy, ignoring issues with your car could be very costly and even more time-consuming if you wait. Take time now to make sure your vehicle is running properly so you save yourself a headache down the road, especially […]

November 16, 2018 More
 

Did You Know: The Fastest Way to Get an Auto Repair Estimate

Needing car repair can be a pain. In addition to the cost, and your vehicle’s downtime, you’re unsure what you should be paying for the service. Good news: you can quickly request and receive an auto repair estimate, customized to your vehicle, through Openbay.Here’s how it works, if you’re — Seeking a Standard Auto Repair Estimate Openbay […]

November 29, 2016 More
 

About Your Vehicle's Ball Joints: What they Do, When to Replace & Cost

What Do Ball Joints Do? Ball Joints are the automotive equivalent to the human shoulder. Think of a ball and socket design with a base that mounts onto a control arm, and a stem that fits into the tire/wheel assembly. As the control arm moves up and down with changing road conditions, the stem (socket) […]

October 10, 2016 More
 

When to Get Rid of a Car & When to Repair It – Learn the Signs

This photo, captured in Montgomery, Vermont, is a good reminder that if you ignore vehicle (and home) maintenance, you should prepare for your car to slowly become a planter! They won’t fix themselves.The average age of a vehicle in the U.S. is at a record 11.6-years old. By that age, your car or truck will have moved […]

September 1, 2016 More
 

Did You Know: Openbay Delivers Multiple Auto Repair Quotes

Looking for an Online Car Repair Quote? Look no further. Did you know Openbay’s web and mobile app delivers consumers with about four auto-repair quotes per service request? It happens at lightning speed, compared to the odl alternative, as (painfully) outlined below. The Old Way When your vehicle is in need of repair or maintenance, […]

August 29, 2016 More