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# Openbay Overdrive

Tips, News, Updates on Automotive Care

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## Posts

- [Two Smart Ways to Take the Financial Sting Out of Car Ownership](https://blog.openbay.com/two-smart-ways-to-take-the-financial-sting-out-of-car-ownership/) - Smart ways to take the financial sting out of car ownership, from financing to maintenance.
- [Winter’s Over. Is Your Car Ready for What Comes Next?](https://blog.openbay.com/get-your-car-ready-for-summer/) - Vehicle Maintenance Guide Cold starts, potholes, road salt — your vehicle took a beating this season. Here's how to bring it back to fighting shape and keep it there all summer long. 🗓 Spring 2025⏱ 6 min read✍ Openbay Between icy roads, freeze-thaw cycles, and relentless road salt, winter is one of the toughest seasons
- [Honda Village Uses an Online Chat Platform to Connect with Millennials, Turning Positive Customer Experiences into Growth](https://blog.openbay.com/honda-village-uses-an-online-chat-platform-to-connect-with-millennials-turning-positive-customer-experiences-into-growth/) - Honda Village is a Honda dealership and service center serving the greater Boston area. It is part of the Village Automotive Group, which was founded in 1963. Honda Village is a well-known and respected leader in the automotive industry and in their local community. One reason for their lasting success? A focus on customer experiences. From
- [The Car Doctor Interviews Openbay Founder and CEO, Rob Infantino](https://blog.openbay.com/car_doctor_interviews_openbay_founder_ceo_rob_infantino/) - Our Founder and CEO, Rob Infantino, a serial entrepreneur, recently did a podcast interview with John Paul, The Car Doctor. Listen here or read highlights below. Tell us a little bit about how Openbay. Explain what your company is and how it came to be. I have a fair amount of experience with cars. I
- [The "Dirty Little Secret" of Extended Auto Warranties (And the One Fix You Need)](https://blog.openbay.com/the-dirty-little-secret-of-extended-auto-warranties-and-the-one-fix-you-need/) - Is your vehicle service contract (VSC) a safety net with holes? Learn how to bundle extended auto warranties with Openbay+ to cover routine maintenance.
- [Let's Get Social: How to Grow Your Auto Repair Shop's Social Media Presence](https://blog.openbay.com/how-to-grow-your-auto-repair-shops-social-media-presence/) - In the twenty first century, it’s no surprise that most of your customers are spending a majority of their time on social media. Contrary to popular belief, social media is not all about posting your latest selfie or showing off your tropical vacation. More than 1 in 3 internet users say they go to social networks
- [5 Ways to Handle Driving on Black Ice](https://blog.openbay.com/5-ways-to-handle-driving-on-black-ice/) - How to handle driving on Black Ice - if you’re forced to head out into the aftermath of the 2026 storm, here is how to stay on the road when the pavement turns into glass.
- [Winter Storm Coming - Prepare Now for Major Snow and Ice](https://blog.openbay.com/winter-storm-coming-prepare-now-for-major-snow-and-ice/) - Winter Storm Coming - prepare your vehicle now.
- [What to Look For When Buying New Tires - Many Tips](https://blog.openbay.com/what-to-look-for-when-buying-new-tires-updated/) - Buying new tires? Don’t leave all the decision-making to the professionals. Educate yourself instead.
- [Winter Driving Survival Guide: Dos and Don'ts](https://blog.openbay.com/winter-driving-survival-guide/) - Winter can be a treacherous time for driving, especially in regions that experience heavy snowfall and harsh winds. While those fortunate enough to reside in sunny locales like San Diego or Miami Beach can skip this advice, residents of snow-prone areas like Boston, New York, and Chicago should heed these winter driving safety tips. DO:
- [10 Driving Tips During Winter Months](https://blog.openbay.com/10-driving-tips-during-winter-months/) - Here are 10 driving tips during winter months
- [The Click of Death: When to Replace Your Car Battery Before It Strands You](https://blog.openbay.com/when-to-replace-your-car-battery-before-it-strands-you/) - When to replace your car battery before It strands you on the side of the road, in the breakdown lane, your driveway, shopping center, or wherever!
- [Openbay Partners with EverDriven to Deliver Vehicle Maintenance Services to EverDriven’s Driver Partners](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-partners-with-everdriven-to-deliver-vehicle-maintenance-services-to-everdrivens-driver-partners/) - Openbay partners with EverDriven. Delivers car maintenance services to driver partner vehicles. Ensures vehicles remain in safe operating condition and reliable for students.
- [Thrifty Car Care in Today’s Economy](https://blog.openbay.com/thrifty-car-care-in-todays-economy/) - Ways to be thrifty with car care in today's economy.
- [Honda Pilot 100,000 Mile Service - What to Expect](https://blog.openbay.com/honda-pilot-100000-mile-service/) - Do you own a Honda Pilot? Specifically, do you own a Honda Pilot LX, EX, EX-L, or Touring w/RES/Navi that is approaching 100,000 miles or becoming 8 years old? If you do, congratulations! There’s something magical about seeing your odometer roll over into six-digit territory. Remember when you first got your Honda Pilot? You needed
- [Tantalum and Openbay Partner to Deliver Connected-Car Automotive Services Platform](https://blog.openbay.com/tantalum-openbay-partner-deliver-connected-car-automotive-services-platform/) - Tantalum and Openbay Partner to Deliver Connected-Car Automotive Services Platform LAS VEGAS, CES 2018 - January 08, 2018 – Today, Tantalum Corporation announced it has partnered with Openbay to deliver an automotive repair and maintenance services platform to wireless carriers and auto manufacturers. Tantalum’s Connected Car platform integrated with the Openbay marketplace seamlessly connects motor
- [Year in Review: Top 20 Automotive Services Requested in 2019](https://blog.openbay.com/top-auto-services-2019/) - Top automotive services requested on Openbay during 2019 U.S. driving for 2019 is estimated at a record 3.258 trillion vehicle miles traveled (VMT), according to the U.S. Department of Transportation and Openbay, the award-winning online marketplace for automotive service and repair and a provider of SaaS-based solutions for the automotive service industry. More miles driven
- [How Artificial Intelligence Makes Raben Tire’s Website a One-Stop Shop for Customers](https://blog.openbay.com/how-artificial-intelligence-makes-raben-tires-website-a-one-stop-shop/) - Raben Tires and Service Quick Facts Founded in 1952 32 locations across 6 states (IN, IL, KY, TN, MO, AR) 2 wholesale distribution centers 3 retreading facilities More than 500 employees "Over 65 years of family values giving you a customer-first experience." Founded in 1952, Raben Tires and Service grew from one modest location on
- [Beyond the Dealership: Why Car Ownership is More Than Just the Purchase Price](https://blog.openbay.com/beyond-the-dealership-why-car-ownership-is-more-than-just-the-purchase-price/) - The true cost of car ownership extends far beyond the moment you drive it off the lot. What to do about it.
- [Lyft and Openbay Partner to Deliver Automotive Service Benefits to Drivers](https://blog.openbay.com/lyft-and-openbay-partner-to-deliver-automotive-service-benefits-to-drivers/) - Lyft and Openbay partner to enhance its driver rewards program with seamless access to vehicle maintenance and car care benefits.
- [DIY Tire Rotation: Step-By-Step Guide to Rotating Your Tires](https://blog.openbay.com/how-to-rotate-your-tires/) - Tire rotation is a maintenance item that you should not ignore. It can cost you a new set of tires sooner than you expect if you're not rotating them often
- [Honda Civic 100,000 Mile Maintenance - Services and Cost](https://blog.openbay.com/honda-civic-100000-mile-scheduled-maintenance/) - What is involved in maintaining a Honda Civic with 100,000 miles. What service is required.
- [7 Real-World Tips to Keep Your Car Running Forever and Boost Its Value](https://blog.openbay.com/7-real-world-tips-to-keep-your-car-running-forever-and-boost-its-value/) - How to make car last longer, increase car resale value, car maintenance tips, vehicle longevity tips, save money on car repairs, Openbay+ car care,
- [How to Tell if Your Car AC Needs Freon - AC Recharge Explained](https://blog.openbay.com/what-is-an-ac-recharge/) - How you can tell if your car A/C (air conditioning) system needs freon (recharged) - A/C Recharge Explained (AC Recharge Explained)
- [How Auto Care Plus Converted a Simple Text Message into a $2,000 Automotive Service](https://blog.openbay.com/how-auto-care-plus-converted-a-simple-text-message-into-a-2000-automotive-service/) - How Auto Care Plus Converted a Simple Text Message into a $2,000 Automotive Service Texting is among the most simple forms of communication. Today over 6 billion SMS (Short Message Service) text messages are sent each day in the U.S. (SMSeagle). Now, more than ever, text messaging is the preferred way to communicate as consumers
- [As Record Heat Grips the Nation, Your Car is Under Attack: Proactive Maintenance is Key](https://blog.openbay.com/as-record-heat-grips-the-nation-your-car-is-under-attack-proactive-maintenance-is-key/) - Record Heat Grips the Nation, Your Car is vulnerable. Protect it.
- [Navigating the Shifting Sands of the Used Car Market](https://blog.openbay.com/navigating-the-shifting-sands-of-the-used-car-market/) - Americans are keeping cars longer amidst high used car prices. Discover how Openbay's platform helps with car maintenance.
- [Openbay to Participate in the Jefferies Automotive Aftermarket Investor Conference](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-to-participate-in-the-jefferies-automotive-aftermarket-investor-conference/) - Jefferies invited Openbay to participate on a panel to discuss the Digitization of Vehicle Service and the Impact of AI.
- [Openbay Emerges as a Key Resource for Vehicle Owners and Fleets Amidst New Auto Parts Tariffs](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-key-resource-amidst-new-auto-parts-tariffs/) - Distinct perspective analyzing the potential impact of auto parts tariffs on car maintenance and repair, and possible solutions in Openbay and Openbay+
- [Service Needed Now - Acura TSX 100,000 Mile Service and Cost](https://blog.openbay.com/service-needed-now-acura-tsx-100000-mile-service-and-cost/) - If you are driving an Acura TSX sedan or wagon, you are already familiar with the "service needed now" alert that pops up in the instrument cluster when it's time for scheduled maintenance. But if your ride is about to hit the six-digit mark, 100,000 miles, the alert takes on a milestone quality. After all,
- [Importance of Access to an Online Automotive Services Platform](https://blog.openbay.com/importance-of-access-to-an-automotive-services-marketplace/) - Discover how Openbay+ revolutionizes car maintenance, ensuring optimal vehicle performance while saving you money using an online automotive services platform.
- [Podcast: What is a Vehicle P0420 Failure Code? What to do About it](https://blog.openbay.com/podcast-what-is-a-vehicle-p0420-failure-code-what-to-do-about-it/) - Failed vehicle inspection due to a P0420 code? What is a P0420 code? And what impact does it have on a vehicle?
- [Podcast: How to Tell When Your Vehicle's A/C Compressor is Failing and What to do About it](https://blog.openbay.com/podcast-how-to-tell-when-your-vehicles-a-c-compressor-is-failing-and-what-to-do-about-it/) - Information about what to look for to determine if your A/C compressor is failing. The symptoms of the failure, diagnosis, replacement and maintenance tips.
- [Online Automotive Services Platform: Your Key to Affordable Car Maintenance](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-platform-affordable-car-maintenance/) - Save money on car maintenance and repair with Openbay, the leading online automotive services platform. Certified shops, compare prices, get exclusive discounts
- [National Boyfriend Day: Desperately Seeking a Mechanic Boyfriend?](https://blog.openbay.com/national-boyfriend-day-mechanic-boyfriend/) - The Twitterverse has just brought it to our attention that today is National Boyfriend Day. Apparently that's an excuse to celebrate boyfriends of the romantic and platonic variety. It sounds like something we can all technically appreciate. National Boyfriend Day reminds us of a bunch of posts we've seen on social media of people seeking
- [What is Usage Based Insurance and is it Right for You?](https://blog.openbay.com/whats-usage-based-insurance-and-is-it-right-for/) - Connected cars are making headlines. A lot of the talk revolves around futuristic ideas – like self-driving cars, or vehicles that have the ability to communicate with other vehicles – but there’s plenty of connected-car technology that you could benefit from today. If you’re a safe driver, and you’re willing to prove it, one connected-car
- [Reasons to Not Buy a New or Used Vehicle](https://blog.openbay.com/reasons-not-buy-new-used-vehicle/) - Is a new car really necessary? Explore reasons to stick with your current ride, from avoiding depreciation to smart repairs. Don't buy a new or used vehicle.
- [5 Ways to Properly Sanitize Your Car and its Ventilation System in the COVID-19 Era](https://blog.openbay.com/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
- [Virginia is for Lovers...and Amazon HQ2: How DC Metro Communities and Commuters are Preparing](https://blog.openbay.com/virginia-is-for-lovers-and-amazon-hq2-how-dc-is-preparing/) - In September 2017, major metropolitan areas began their battle to win Amazon’s bid as the next headquarters (HQ2) location. The Seattle-based online retailer that shaped the way people shop presented an opportunity for cities to rebrand themselves, and 238 US and Canadian cities, from Boston to Anchorage, responded with bids of all shapes and sizes.
- [Car Battery Dead? How to Jump Start Your Car Battery](https://blog.openbay.com/car-battery-dead-how-to-jump-start-your-car-battery/) - It’s cold outside. You press your car's start button (or turn your car key to the start position) and you've heard every driver’s nightmare — "Click... click... click". That sound is the sound your starter makes just before your engine doesn’t start. For whatever reason (door left ajar, extreme cold, plain old dead battery, whatever)
- [Meet Bob, Who Shares Secrets of a Successful, Half-Century-Old Business](https://blog.openbay.com/secrets-of-business-success/) - Bonded Transmission & Auto Repair is a family business that’s been around for 55 years and has been nationally recognized as an efficient, successful business. The shop isn’t located in a high-traffic area, and it doesn’t offer the lowest prices. Bonded’s commitment to customer service and delivering top-notch work is what has earned the business
- [It's National Car Care Month, Are You Ready?](https://blog.openbay.com/its-national-car-care-month-are-you-ready/) - Great news for you: spring is in the air, and the Car Care Council’s National Car Care Month is nearly upon us. As part of the media campaign, throughout the month of April, consumers across the country will be receiving frequent reminders to visit their neighborhood service centers for an oil change, or scheduled maintenance,
- [Meet EricTheCarGuy: from Automotive Technician to YouTube Phenomenon](https://blog.openbay.com/meet-ericthecarguy-youtube-automotive-diy/) - If you’ve ever sought assistance online in repairing your own car, or have searched for exactly what an auto repair entails, odds are you’ve come across EricTheCarGuy. This automotive technician-turned-YouTube star has racked up more subscribers than there are people living in Atlanta and Miami combined. We called EricTheCarGuy to learn more about how his humble
- [Social Media Tips for Small Businesses: Get Started Today](https://blog.openbay.com/social-media-tips-small-businesses/) - You know your shop needs to be on social media. After all, it's where your customers are -- 75% of adults in the U.S. who are on the internet are also on Facebook. And, according to Ratchet & Wrench, 53% of shops making $2.5 million or more per year are on Twitter. You're just not
- [How to Handle Pets on Family Road Trips](https://blog.openbay.com/how-to-handle-pets-on-family-road-trips/) - Have a pet? Plan on taking your pet for a drive in your car? You'll want to learn how to handle pets on a road trip.
- [New US Tariffs on Auto Parts? - Openbay Positioned to Help Vehicle Owners](https://blog.openbay.com/us-tariffs-openbay-reduces-costs/) - US tariffs are impacting the cost of automotive repair and maintenance services - what vehicle owners can do using Openbay
- [What is ESC? Your Car’s Inner Control Freak Explained](https://blog.openbay.com/the-what-how-why-of-esc-your-cars-inner/) - The electronic stability control component detects if your car is skidding and kicks in a handful of automatic controls to help you regain control.
- [Ask This, Not That: What You Should (and Shouldn't) Ask Your Mechanic](https://blog.openbay.com/what-you-should-and-shouldnt-ask-your-mechanic/) - When it’s time to turn over your car keys to a mechanic, a feeling of panic might strike. It’s even more stressful when you know little to nothing about cars. Regardless of your automotive expertise, one easy way to reduce anxiety and increase your level of confidence when working with a new mechanic is to
- [How to Properly Wash Your Car during Winter Months](https://blog.openbay.com/wash-your-car-during-winter/) - The importance of washing your car, especially during winter months. The salt can cause damage to your vehicle.
- [My Car Has No Heat … But it was Working Fine Last Winter! 5 Potential Causes for no Heat in your Car.](https://blog.openbay.com/my-car-has-no-heat-but-it-was-working-fine-last-winter/) - Five potential causes for no heat in your car, truck, sUV, crossover, minivan or whatever motor vehicle you are driving these days.
- [Winter Driving Tip: Metal Tire Valve Caps Can Lead to a Costly Repair](https://blog.openbay.com/metal-tire-valve-caps-costly-repair/) - A customer faced an expensive repair due to installing aluminum metal tire valve caps on their vehicle's wheels.
- [Mass General and Mass General Brigham Hospital Renews Partnership with Openbay](https://blog.openbay.com/mass-general-hospital/) - Mass General, Mass General Brigham Hospital renews partnership with Openbay to provide its employees, affiliate staff with exclusive access to car care services. auto repair, maintenance, and car care services.
- [Excellent Ways to Cut Down Car Maintenance Bills](https://blog.openbay.com/cut-down-car-maintenance-bills/) - Slash your car maintenance expenses! Learn how to use Openbay's marketplace, DIY tips, and smart strategies to save money on car repairs and upkeep.
- [Podcast: Ratchet+Wrench Interviews Openbay CEO to Discuss Partnerships, Modern Day Consumers and Online Chat Platforms](https://blog.openbay.com/podcast-ratchetwrench-interviews-openbay-ceo-to-discuss-partnerships-modern-day-consumers-and-online-chat-platforms/) - Why Now is the Time to Learn About New Technologies and How an Advanced Online Chat Platform Can Help Automotive Business Owners Today Openbay founder and CEO, Rob Infantino, recently sat down with Ratchet+Wrench staff writer Abby Patterson for a podcast discussion about the opportunities an online chat platform can bring to an automotive service
- [Do You Really Need a Tune Up?](https://blog.openbay.com/do-you-really-need-a-tune-up/) - Modern cars—and that includes pretty much everything since 1996—simply don’t need a traditional tune up. It’s an obsolete term. Having said that, your vehicle still needs regular maintenance just as badly, and almost as regularly, as your parents’ cars did. It’s just that a “tune up” isn’t what’s needed. Well, you may well ask, what is
- [How to Find Your VIN](https://blog.openbay.com/how-to-find-your-vin/) - Check out this video from NHTSA, as shared with us by the Auto Care Association. Your car or truck’s 17-character VIN (vehicle identification number) is unique to your vehicle, and it will indicate whether yours is subject to a recall. The VIN number may be found on the bottom of your windshield’s glass, on the
- [5 Facts You Didn't Know About Your Vehicle's Tires](https://blog.openbay.com/5-facts-you-didnt-know-about-your-vehicles-tires/) - Your car’s tires are among the most expensive vehicle-maintenance items you’ll have to cover. Tires are also among the most important safety features. Most of us would never dream of getting behind the wheel without buckling our seat belts. And in many cases, people make car buying decisions based on the availability of front- and
- [Openbay Announces First-of-Its-Kind Connected-Car Platform](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-announces-connect-car-platform/) - OpenbayConnect Remotely Determines Cause and Cost to Perform Auto Repairs NEW YORK, NY, – March 31, 2015 – Today at the New York International Auto Show in New York City, Openbay, the online marketplace for auto repair, launched OpenbayConnect, a first-of-its-kind platform that leverages connected-car technology to remotely diagnose automotive vehicle problems and deliver competitive repair
- [Routine Car Maintenance You Don’t Want to Skip](https://blog.openbay.com/routine-car-maintenance-you-dont-want-to-skip-2/) - Your car is running fine, right? Mileage is what it’s always been, there’s no funny noise from underneath, no inscrutable icons lit up on your dashboard. So I can skip routine car maintenance right? It’s easy to get blasé about keeping up with routine car maintenance when all seems well. Modern cars are far more
- [MAPFRE Insurance Renews Partnership with Openbay to Continue Simplifying and Saving on Car Care Services for its Policyholders](https://blog.openbay.com/mapfre-insurance-openbay-policyholders/) - MAPFRE Insurance policyholders gain access to convenient and cost-effective car maintenance and repair services with a subscription to Openbay+.
- [What to Look for When Reviewing a Car Repair Estimate](https://blog.openbay.com/what-to-look-for-when-reviewing-a-car-repair-estimate/) - Unless you enjoy turning a wrench, car repair and maintenance is a necessary evil. Car repair estimates always seem so unfair and often include repairs that didn’t really seem necessary. The whole experience is taxing, but with this list of suggestions, we can help shrink your repair bills, ensuring a better experience and a well-running car for
- [Got a p0420 Code? You May Need an Oxygen Sensor Or You May Need Something Else Entirely](https://blog.openbay.com/why-o2-sensor-codes-show-up-in-diagnostic-tests/) - When check engine lights are scanned, a p0420 code is a very common result. Possible solutions found on Openbay.
- [5 Ideas for Your Repair Shop Waiting Room](https://blog.openbay.com/5-ideas-for-your-repair-shop-waiting-room/) - If you’re an auto repair shop owner/operator, you’re probably focused on managing your business. And while you have your head down working hard, you might not glance up often enough to see your waiting room through your customers’ eyes. The last time we had our car worked on, we went to a local shop, which
- [Connected Car Devices: What Do They Do?](https://blog.openbay.com/connected-car-devices-what-do-they-do/) - It’s infuriating that the most expensive piece of technology I own is also the dumbest. Geoffrey A Fowler, Wall Street Journal’s Personal Technology Columnist, in “Devices Get Cars to Reveal Secrets About the Engine—and How You Drive” As Fowler explains, “Hearing from your car is no longer strictly the domain of “Knight Rider,” the dumbest show about
- [8 Tips for Buying a New Car](https://blog.openbay.com/8-tips-for-buying-a-new-car/) - The good news is you’re thinking about buying a new car. The bad? You don’t even know where to begin. It always pays to comparison shop, and with so many sites dedicated to vehicle reviews, stats on reliability over time, information on the cost of vehicles over time, and even customer reviews of the dealerships, you
- [Meet Lisa: Openbay Takes The Guesswork out of Booking Service](https://blog.openbay.com/meet-lisa-openbay-takes-the-guesswork-out-of-booking-service/) - We recently noticed a review left for an auto repair shop on Openbay. It inspired us to pick up the phone to speak with Lisa F., who’d left the review. This was her second time booking vehicle maintenance with Openbay. Here, she explains what the shop did well, and why she’ll continue booking service with
- [Openbay Customer Stories from 2015](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-customer-stories-from-2015/) - What do Bob, Jordan, Kushal, Lawton and Precia have in common? They all tried Openbay for the first time in 2015, and shared their experiences with the Openbay blog. Here are a few quotes from their interviews: Read each of their stories via the links above, and when you’re ready to book automotive repair or maintenance
- [Tons of Tips for Blizzard-Bound Drivers](https://blog.openbay.com/tons-of-tips-for-blizzard-bound-drivers/) - Governors in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island have restricted non-essential travel due to extreme weather. Here’s how the streets of downtown Boston look right now – better suited to a romantic walk than a drive! Are you blizzard-bound, but planning to throw caution to the wind and drive through the storm? We’ve got 11 different
- [5 Facts You Didn't Know About Your Tires](https://blog.openbay.com/5-facts-you-didnt-know-about-your-tires/) - Your car’s tires are among the most expensive vehicle-maintenance items you’ll have to cover. Tires are also among the most important safety features. Most of us would never dream of sliding behind the wheel without buckling our seat belts. And in many cases, people make buying decisions based on the availability of front- and side-impact
- [Why Vehicle Tax Deductions are Important?](https://blog.openbay.com/why-vehicle-tax-deductions-are-important/) - It’s the eleventh hour, and you’re racking your brain looking for deductions on last year’s taxes – don’t overlook a thing.Your vehicle just might have some deductions in store. Let’s take a look at vehicle-related tax deductions to see if you might have any items that apply. If you’ve used your own vehicle for business,
- [13 Reasons to Become an Auto Mechanic](https://blog.openbay.com/13-reasons-to-become-an-auto-mechanic/) - This morning, we caught a LinkedIn post by Tony Molla, the VP of the Automotive Service Association (ASA). He was disturbed by a video posted by a local United Way chapter, where a cartoon depicted a kid who was forced to choose a career in auto repair because he had no other option. We agree:
- [Meet Jordan: Openbay is Gold!](https://blog.openbay.com/meet-jordan-openbay-rewards-are-gold/) - Jordan C. discovered Openbay and booked his first service in early 2015. Within four months, Jordan had booked three services on his Mazda 3, and he’s got another service booking on the way. We got in touch to speak with him to learn more about his experience using Openbay, and to find out what keeps
- [Cars & Cats to Celebrate National Cat Day](https://blog.openbay.com/a-compendium-of-cars-cats-to-celebrate-national/) - It’s National Cat Day, which we just learned from our friends at Uber, who are apparently delivering kittens today. Yes, it’s true! As much as we love the idea of delivering kittens to our network of shops across America for vehicle owners to cuddle and play with while their cars get fixed, we’re working hard
- [How to Winterize Your Car - Openbay](https://blog.openbay.com/how-to-winterize-your-car/) - Those living in seasonal climes know that the days of perfectly crisp air and turning autumn leaves will soon come to a swift end, only to be replaced by violent, frigid temps. Breaking down by the side of the road is a nuisance even in clear, warm weather. Getting stuck on the side of a
- [7 Tips Every Teen Driver Needs to Know About Maintenance](https://blog.openbay.com/7-tips-every-teen-driver-needs-to-know-about/) - Sure, your teen driver will have to take Driver’s Ed before they get a driver’s license. Frankly, trying to teach your own children to drive is probably a bad idea—a professional instructor will be more patient and more thorough. And insured properly, to boot. Both you and your children don’t need the potential stress of learning
- [How to Check Your Tire Pressure](https://blog.openbay.com/how-to-check-your-tire-pressure/) - Need help with checking your tire pressure? Openbay can help. Here is a step by step procedure on how to check your tire pressure. And necessary tools too.
- [Why Leasing a Car May Be a Better Choice](https://blog.openbay.com/why-leasing-a-car-may-be-a-better-choice/) - Ten years ago, about 16% of new cars became lease vehicles. Today, nearly one in three vehicles on the road is leased. Why lease a car? It depends on your goals. If you’re looking to justify a lease, here’s why it might make more sense, along with some items you should try to negotiate before
- [How to Winterize Your Car Battery](https://blog.openbay.com/how-to-winterize-your-car-battery/) - The “Polar Vortex” buzzwords are making headlines this week as temps plunge across the country. Winter’s always tough on cars, and among the parts most susceptible to cold is your battery. Don’t wind up stuck with a flat battery in the shivering cold. Here are a few tips to help winterize your car battery. Replace the battery
- [First Major Blizzard of 2015 in New England: 5 Helpful Tips While Driving](https://blog.openbay.com/first-major-blizzard-of-2015-in-new-england-5/) - This has been a relatively mild winter, and New Englanders are just about to say “Hello” to their first significant snow storm of 2015. According to experts, New Englanders are about to be immobilized with the arrival of several feet of heavy white snow, which can make driving pretty scary. It’s always best to stay
- [Rideshare Side-Hustle: Tips to Prepare Your Car](https://blog.openbay.com/rideshare-side-hustle/) - Looking to earn some extra cash? A rideshare side-hustle with a company like Uber or Lyft could be very lucrative, especially at this time of year. But there's a lot you need to know. If you're thinking about becoming a rideshare driver, start by visiting experts like the The Rideshare Guy where you can learn the ins-and-outs of
- [How to Handle a Vehicle Skid](https://blog.openbay.com/how-to-handle-a-vehicle-skid/) - Inclement weather may bring obstructions on the roadway, whether wet leaves, piles of snow, black ice or a rain storm’s shallow puddles that are just deep enough to make your car hydroplane. Knowing how to handle your car in the event of an unexpected skid – which can happen in any weather – is imperative. Check
- [Best Driving Advice We Ever Got](https://blog.openbay.com/best-driving-advice-we-ever-got/) - It’s National Teen Driver Safety Week, and Michelin has launched a “Beyond the Driving Test” campaign to encourage everyone to share the best driving advice they ever got with the #SharingSafety hashtag. Why is this campaign important? Automobile accidents are the No. 1 killer of teens in America, with more than 5,000 deaths each year
- [Tire Guide Part 2 - From an Expert](https://blog.openbay.com/tire-shopping-tips-michelin/) - Tips on Buying Tires - What Really Matters Tires are among the most expensive items on a car (Here's what they can cost to replace). Unfortunately, they're not easy to purchase. Last time, we discussed the major questions to consider when you buy new tires. We talked to Brandon Sturgis, ‎Product Category Manager - Original Equipment Tires at
- [Most Common Repairs for Hybrid Cars](https://blog.openbay.com/most-common-repairs-for-hybrid-cars/) - You don’t have to be a devoted environmentalist to buy a hybrid car. All you really have to have is a desire to save money on the cost of gas. If you do a lot of in-city driving, owning a hybrid car can get you as many as 50 miles per gallon. You also don’t have
- [First Major Blizzard of 2022 in Northeast - A Historic One Too: Helpful Tips While Driving in the Snow or a Snow Storm](https://blog.openbay.com/first-major-blizzard-of-2022-in-northeast-a-historic-one-too-helpful-tips-while-driving-in-the-snow-or-a-snow-storm/) - So far, the winter of 2021 - 2022 has been a relatively mild in the Northeast. However, we are now experiencing a whopper of a Snow Storm. The last time New Englanders experienced a storm of this magnitude was in 2015 where more than two feet of snow was registered. According to experts, New Englanders
- [Organic Mechanics: How to Approach Car Repair with a Conscience](https://blog.openbay.com/how-to-go-green-auto-repair/) - “By identifying an opportunity to be more sustainable, and implementing a reasonable plan of action to accomplish it, companies achieve an authenticity that paid advertising can’t buy.” – Crystal Barnes, Senior Vice President of Global Responsibility & Sustainability at Nielsen ‘Going green’ and ‘auto repair’ aren’t typically found in the same sentence. But with global
- [How Much Should it Cost to Replace Your Tires?](https://blog.openbay.com/how-much-should-it-cost-to-replace-your-tires/) - You got a flat tire. How much should it cost to replace the tire?
- [Summer Traffic Hacks That Everyone Will Benefit from Knowing](https://blog.openbay.com/summer-traffic-hacks-everyone-will-benefit-from-knowing/) - 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
- [Meet Jack, Booked His Vehicle Exhaust Repair Through Openbay](https://blog.openbay.com/meet-jack-booked-his-vehicle-exhaust-repair-through-openbay/) - When Jack was seeking Chicago exhaust repair, he turned to Openbay to assist him with finding a reliable auto repair shop. Here's his story of his experience, and why he'll continue to use Openbay for all his future repairs. Where do you live and what type of car do you drive? I live in Lisle, IL,
- [Meet Bob: One of Openbay's Automotive Service Providers - It's All About the Superior Customer Service](https://blog.openbay.com/meet-bob-one-of-openbays-automotive-service-providers-its-all-about-the-superior-customer-service/) - Each time an Openbay customer submits a request for auto repair, Openbay’s founder & CEO, Rob Infantino requests feedback. Rob reads every email, eager for the feedback to improve how Openbay works and is perceived by its users on both sides of our online marketplace, composed of vehicle owners and automotive service providers. This week, we
- [America's Most Common Concerns with Car Buying and Repair](https://blog.openbay.com/americas-most-common-concerns-with-car-buying-and-repair/) - The Consumer Federation of America (CFA) recently released its results of Americans’ Top 10 Most Common Consumer gripes. The patient folks at the CFA had to wade through a list of 281,639 complaints. That’s a lot of grumbling! We couldn’t wait to take a peek. They distilled the complaints into an easy-to-digest report, including the
- [Car Apps You Should Know -  Openbay covered on Fox66 TV](https://blog.openbay.com/car-apps-you-should-know-openbay-covered-on-fox66-tv/) - Exciting news – auto expert, Jill Ciminillo, who wrote the piece, “Auto Apps You Should Know About” was interviewed on Flint’s FOX66 TV talking about Openbay! As noted in the segment, “There’s no headache quite like a sudden, large car repair bill. For Angela Moore in Genesee County, it’s also intimidating.” Like many, Angela is concerned
- [Survey Says: Worthless vs. Useful Vehicle Technology](https://blog.openbay.com/survey-says-worthless-vs-useful-vehicle/) - Are you the kind of person who has an iPhone, but who’s never tried working with Siri? Maybe you’re also the type to drive a snazzy new connected car, but who will leave the technology idle. Despite the fact that many of us are regulating our home temperature with Nest, or hopping around town in
- [What's Next for Connected Car Technology?](https://blog.openbay.com/whats-next-for-connected-car-technology/) - We just got back from a Connected Car Meetup, hosted by Vinli and KPMG. They talked about how close we are to the Jetsons, why Apple is the new Lexus, how even jalopy drivers can enjoy the latest technology. The Connected Car conversation was led by the following: Leila Shin, Directory of Strategy at KMPG’s
- [Check it Out: Openbay’s Dashboard Redesign!](https://blog.openbay.com/check-it-out-openbays-dashboard-redesign/) - If you’re among the lucky ones who’s booked car repair or maintenance in the last week on Openbay, you might have noticed something different about our look. What’s our secret sauce? A brand-spanking new vehicle-owner dashboard! Of course Openbay has always been mobile-optimized – especially given 87% of millennials admit “my smartphone never leaves my side,
- [Openbay is Accredited by the Better Business Bureau](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-is-accredited-by-the-better-business-bureau/) - Cambridge, MA - September 10, 2015 - Openbay announced its Better Business Bureau Accreditation today. “We’re pleased to be a BBB Accredited Business because it signifies our commitment to customer service, reliability and trust,” said Rob Infantino, founder & CEO of Openbay, the award-winning online marketplace for auto repair. “BBB Accreditation indicates that Openbay has
- [Signs You Need to Replace Your Exhaust Manifold](https://blog.openbay.com/exhaust-manifold-what-it-does-signs-its-time/) - A call from your mechanic, saying you need an exhaust manifold, might just leave you exhausted (we couldn’t resist!). It’s a big, expensive part, and it isn’t cheap to fix. On top of that, you don’t even know what it is! Good news: we can help with that last bit. Here’s a quick rundown on
- [Love Cars? No Need to “Turn a Wrench” to Thrive in the Auto-Care Industry](https://blog.openbay.com/love-cars-no-need-to-turn-a-wrench-to-thrive-in/) - Here at Openbay, we’re car fans. We love driving them, dreaming about them and watching car movies. Working in the automotive aftermarket service industry, we’re lucky to do what we love – help to keep everyone’s wheels in great shape, so they can get back on the road and enjoy life. If you’re a car
- [Openbay Covered in Wired Magazine](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-covered-in-wired-magazine/) - Head to the news stand to pick up the October issue of Wired magazine – page 85 features apps fit for a car trip, suggesting you “let your phone ride shotgun, where it can make sure you see more sights and hit fewer roadblocks.” Openbay is included in the road-trip app roundup. David Pierce writes this
- [Meet Precia: Mobile Mechanics To the Rescue](https://blog.openbay.com/meet-precia-mobile-mechanics-to-the-rescue/) - Here at Openbay, we survey every member who completes a vehicle service. We’re always curious to know what went well, what they really loved, and what we can do to improve our user experience. We followed up with Precia C., who lives in Atlanta, to find out how her first time using Openbay went, how
- [How Often Do You Need to Rotate Your Tires?](https://blog.openbay.com/how-often-do-you-need-to-rotate-your-tires/) - Wait (you say), I thought all my tires rotated all the time? Isn’t that what tires do? You know, rotate? Silly as that sounds, a lot of drivers don’t really know what’s involved in a tire rotation. It’s simple enough, though; because tires don’t all wear in the same places or at the same rate,
- [Meet Kushal: Hassle free from A to Z](https://blog.openbay.com/meet-kushal-hassle-free-from-a-to-z/) - In the latest series of Openbay-user stories, we speak with Kushal J., whom we discovered after he completed a survey about using Openbay. How did you hear about Openbay? I’m getting my MBA at Babson, here in Boston, and one of my classmates is Mike, who works at Openbay.[Mike L. is one of Openbay’s earliest
- [How Often Do You Need to Change Your Air Filter?](https://blog.openbay.com/how-often-do-you-need-to-change-your-air-filter/) - Your car or truck burns around 12,000 gallons of air for every gallon of gasoline it burns, according to the Filter Manufacturers Council. How often should we change the air filter on our vehicle. Do that math—if your vehicle gets 20 MPG, that’s 240,000 gallons of air for every mile you drive. Why do we
- [7 Useful Sites for Auto Repair Shops to Know & Grow Business](https://blog.openbay.com/7-useful-sites-for-auto-repair-shops-to-know-grow-business/) - 7 Useful Sites for Auto Repair Shops to Know & Grow Business If you’re an automotive service professional, chances are you’re always looking for ways to grow your business, to know more, and to gain a competitive edge, right? In no particular order, here’s our list of seven websites worth checking out, along with one
- [Secret Sauce for New Openbay Service Provider’s Success is Revealed, After 3,000-Mile Journey](https://blog.openbay.com/secret-sauce-for-new-openbay-service/) - The Openbay office was abuzz last night when Big Mike, in partner development, received a small package in the mail. It had traveled nearly 3,000 miles, from Chino, CA to Cambridge, MA, and was sent by a new service provider Mike had recently signed up – Gabriel’s Auto & Towing. We were excited to have
- [Openbay In Vegas: Pics from the SEMA Show Floor](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-in-vegas-pics-from-the-sema-show-floor/) - This week, Openbay’s founder & CEO, Rob Infantino, was out in Las Vegas for AAPEX (Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo), a trade show co-owned by the AASA (Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association) and the Auto Care Association. Conveniently for gear heads, that show runs at the same time, and just a short walk away from SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association’s
- [8 Ways to Increase Customer Satisfaction In Your Auto-Repair Business](https://blog.openbay.com/8-ways-to-increase-customer-satisfaction-in-your/) - Just a few years ago, mechanics got their business the old fashioned way – by word of mouth. Nowadays, the internet is flooded with directory services, customer ratings and review sites. As a result, tech-savvy shops with big budgets for marketing and SEO may have sent your customers elsewhere. Even if your repair work shines,
- [5 Car Dashboard Warning Lights You Can’t Ignore](https://blog.openbay.com/5-car-dashboard-warning-lights-you-cant-ignore/) - Too much month left at the end of your money? It’s a good thing the car has been as reliable as a brick, eh? Until, of course, it isn’t. Preventive maintenance, like oil changes, tire rotations and even major expenses, like timing belt replacements, can be planned in advance and budgeted for. But there are some
- [Openbay Joins the Auto Care Association](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-joins-the-auto-care-association/) - Exciting news – Openbay is a new, proud member of the Auto Care Association, the industry voice for the $300 billion plus auto care market. The Auto Care Association serves more than 2,000 member companies representing approximately 150,000 independent businesses that manufacture, distribute and sell motor vehicle parts, accessories, tools, equipment, materials and supplies, and
- [Openbay Debuts OpenbayASP, Mobile Platform for Automotive Repair Industry](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-debuts-openbayasp-mobile-platform-for/) - Powerful Online-to-Offline Customer-Acquisition Platform Promotes Efficiency & Transparency Openbay, the award-winning auto-repair marketplace, announces OpenbayASP, a native iOS app for Automotive Service Professionals that brings a mostly offline industry, online. OpenbayASP combines the online-to-offline customer-acquisition power that Openbay delivers to its network of service professionals with the benefits of a mobile platform. OpenbayASP promotes transparency
- [Openbay Rolls Out New "Openbay Recommended" Feature](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-rolls-out-new-openbay-recommended-feature/) - As you know by now, Openbay is the modern way to book auto repair – let us know what you need, and within a few clicks, you’ll get quotes from auto-repair centers near you. Our network is composed of independent shops, franchise dealerships, and mobile mechanics. Openbay delivers its users an average of four quotes
- [Our Favorite Cars at the LA Auto Show](https://blog.openbay.com/our-favorite-cars-at-the-la-auto-show/) - Fresh from a couple of days displaying at the LA Auto Show’s Connected Car Expo, Openbay couldn’t resist the opportunity to ogle the beautiful cars at the LA Auto Show. Here are a few that intrigued us, some of which we’d have loved to have driven right off the show floor and into the LA
- [Car Exhaust System Maintenance Tips](https://blog.openbay.com/car-exhaust-system-maintenance-tips/) - Exhaust systems are pretty long-lasting nowadays. A generation ago, exhaust pipes and mufflers were made of inexpensive aluminum-coated steel. After a few years they would rust out, leaving you with a loud exhaust and the danger of carbon monoxide poisoning. Ultimately, these car exhaust systems would rust out from the inside, for the most part. How
- [Car Repair Shops - You Need This App](https://blog.openbay.com/repair-shops-you-need-this-app/) - Just as virtually everything and everyone has moved online, it’s not enough – the world’s gone mobile! The average American spends 4.7 hours per day on a mobile device. This may be a tough pill to swallow in a world where many repair shops still exist offline. We’re still pretty astonished to find many service
- [Why Do I Need an Annual Brake Inspection?](https://blog.openbay.com/why-do-i-need-an-annual-brake-inspection/) - Have a professional perform an annual brake inspection.
- [Meet Lawton: Fair Price Estimate Helps Manage Cost](https://blog.openbay.com/meet-lawton-fair-price-estimate-helps-manage-cost/) - Here at Openbay, we love to catch up with our owners to hear about their experiences booking auto repair service with us. While Lawton S. might not have realized it, he was experiencing some of Openbay’s latest product developments. His service request caught our eye for three reasons: He’d received an estimate through Openbay for
- [What a Year It’s Been: Openbay’s 2015 News](https://blog.openbay.com/what-a-year-its-been-openbays-2015-news/) - What a year 2015 has been for Openbay, and after a tough act to follow in 2014. Our dev team has been churning out new product features and apps, our member services team has been working hard to connect consumers with quality mechanics, and to sign up new shops, and we’ve been studying feedback from vehicle
- [Six Ways to Extend Your Car Battery Life](https://blog.openbay.com/how-to-extend-your-car-battery-life/) - Baby, it’s cold outside. Cold enough that the starter motor on your car groans instead of sings. Cold enough that you’re starting to worry that you might just not get to work some morning without a jump. A few simple things may allow you to extend your car battery life considerably, however. Bear in mind
- [Challenges & Trends in the Future of the Automotive Aftermarket](https://blog.openbay.com/challenges-trends-in-the-future-of-the-automotive-aftermarket/) - Today, the Auto Care Association hosted a fascinating teleforum on the auto care industry called “Top Business Challenges for 2016 and How to Solve Them” with the following panelists: John Washbish, MAAP, President & CEO, Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc. Mark Seng, MAAP, Global Aftermarket Practice Leader, IHS Automotive Malcolm Sissmore, Sales Director, Delphi Products &
- [Meet Matt: An Experience Beyond Expectations](https://blog.openbay.com/meet-matt-an-experience-beyond-expectations/) - Where do you live and what do you drive? I live in Arlington Heights, IL and I drive a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. How did you find Openbay? I happened to catch a news story on ABC news [Ways to Save and Keep an Aging Car Safe] about a family looking for better pricing on
- [How to Extend The Life of Your Car Lights and Wipers](https://blog.openbay.com/how-to-extend-the-life-of-your-cars-lights-and-wipers/) - This is really mostly about being able to see properly, and be seen when it’s raining or dark or both, isn’t it? We generally manage just fine on nice sunny days, but when it’s wet or dark out, there’s that instinctive reaction to squeeze the steering wheel a little tighter, lean a little forward, squint, and
- [5 Unnecessary Car Maintenance Items You Can Skip](https://blog.openbay.com/5-unnecessary-car-maintenance-items-you-can-skip/) - Regular preventative car maintenance is virtually always cheaper in the long run than episodic repairs. Write that down somewhere, because there will be a test later. The service writer at your dealership or garage should always be advising you about what maintenance is needed (if not, check for yours here), and generally, it’s best practice
- [This Repair Shop Owner's Unconventional Response to the Recession](https://blog.openbay.com/how-this-repair-shop-owners-unconventional/) - If you’re working in the auto care industry and haven’t yet come across Audra Fordin, you might be living under a rock. Audra’s a rare breed – she’s a female mechanic who owns her own shop, Great Bear Auto Repair, in Flushing, NY. Her “Women Auto Know” program, to empower women drivers, has earned Audra
- [Emerging Trends & Opportunities in Connected Car](https://blog.openbay.com/emerging-trends-opportunities-in-connected-car/) - The Auto Care Association’s Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG) has just hosted another great webinar; this one was on “Emerging Trends & Opportunities in Vehicle Connectivity.” Michael Blicher, of MCBNETWRX, began his presentation with this – “What if each vehicle were connected beyond telematics, connected to each other? That next big thing is knocking
- [Samsung Announces Openbay as a Connected Car Partner](https://blog.openbay.com/samsung-announces-openbay-as-a-connected-car-partner/) - This weekend, Samsung announced “Samsung Connect Auto,” an ecosystem of partners that will promote true interoperability for connected cars. Openbay, the online marketplace for auto repair, is proud to be among the Samsung Connect Auto partners. The announcement, about the marketplace for the connected car, earned the attention of top tech press, including CNET, Re/code,
- [Meet Vishal: First Time Openbay User](https://blog.openbay.com/meet-vishal-first-time-openbay-user/) - In the latest edition of Openbay user stories, we spoke with Vishal, a Ford software engineer who was glad to discover that our online marketplace for auto repair even existed. Here’s how his experience went, booking an oil change, tire rotation, air filter replacement and general diagnosis, for his Infiniti G37. Where do you live
- [Boston Globe Interviews Openbay’s Founder & CEO, Rob Infantino](https://blog.openbay.com/getting-ink-boston-globe-interviews/) - Openbay’s founder & CEO, Rob Infantino, was featured in the Boston Globe’s business section this Sunday. Here’s a peek at the article, and click here to read the full text. Whenever your vehicle needs repair or maintenance, be sure to use Openbay – with a few clicks, you can compare, schedule and pay for vehicle service.
- [Meet Matthew: Best Car Repair Experience Ever](https://blog.openbay.com/meet-matthew-best-car-repair-experience-ever/) - Our latest user story comes from someone who had left a glowing review of United Alignment Tire Center, an Openbay Recommended service center online. We gave Matt a call to ask more about how it went. Where are you from and what do you drive? I live in Burbank, California and drive a 2003 Honda
- [About AMRA/MAP: Raising the Bar for Auto Care Professionals](https://blog.openbay.com/about-amramap-raising-the-bar-for-auto-care/) - Joseph M. Henmueller is President & COO of the Automotive Maintenance & Repair Association / Motorist Assurance Program, widely known as AMRA/MAP. AMRA is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to strengthen the relationship between auto care professionals and vehicle owners, and it accomplishes that by developing industry standards for vehicle inspection and communication. Its
- [Tech Garage’s John Gardner on Fast Talk, Controlled Chaos & Changing Lives](https://blog.openbay.com/tech-garages-john-gardner-on-fast-talk-controlled-chaos-changing-lives/) - Velocity TV’s Tech Garage host, John Gardner is also an award-winning automotive instructor at Chipola College, in Marianna, Florida. Gardner's fanbase that ranges from his 18-year old students to 73-year olds restoring boats and with help from his Tech Garage tips. Gardner has made a fan of us, and our interview reveals that his automotive experience runs as deep
- [Changing Spark Plugs and Why it Matters](https://blog.openbay.com/changing-spark-plugs-and-why-it-matters/) - Whether you’re an automotive DIY-er or a DIFM-er (that’s Do-It-For-Me), it’s always good to have some insight on the parts you need – or think you might need – to replace. To celebrate DENSO’s new Iridium TT Spark Plug HD, we caught up with DENSO’s James Miyamoto, in powertrain product management, to get some insight into what
- [Our Favs from the New York Auto Show Floor](https://blog.openbay.com/our-favs-from-the-new-york-auto-show-floor/) - Last week, Openbay hit the floor of the New York Auto Show to see the latest and greatest cars. Just because we’re focused on auto repair and maintenance doesn’t mean we don’t appreciate new ones! Here’s a peek at a few of the vehicles that struck our fancy. If you want to see them for
- [Announcing Openbay’s “CarCareBoss” Photo Contest Details](https://blog.openbay.com/announcing-openbays-carcareboss-photo-contest/) - To celebrate National Car Care Month, Openbay is hosting a contest inviting you to share photo(s) that prove you’re a #CarCareBoss. Here’s the skinny on what you’ll need to do to enter: TAKE A PHOTO… of your obsessively tidy car. We’re talking to the “I get my oil changed 500 miles before it’s needed” types. TWEET,
- [Which Car Maintenance Services Can be Skipped?](https://blog.openbay.com/which-car-maintenance-services-can-be-skipped/) - Happy National Car Care Month! To encourage the conversation about car maintenance, we spoke with Matt Weber, a repair shop owner, who took issue with some of the maintenance items we thought customers might be able to skip. Earlier this year, we posted an article by automotive-repair expert and Popular Mechanics veteran, Mike Allen, called “Five
- [Things You Shouldn’t Say to Your Mechanic](https://blog.openbay.com/things-you-shouldnt-say-to-your-mechanic/) - Before you head off to your automotive technician, make sure you don’t run afoul of some basic ‘service lane etiquette.’ We spoke with some technicians (or mechanics), shop owners and managers to get their take on how to talk to a mechanic. You may be surprised by the things you should stop asking, as well
- [Openbay featured on WZLX's Karlson & McKenzie Show](https://blog.openbay.com/heres-heather-at-boston-based-wzlxs-karlson/) - Here’s Heather, at Boston-based WZLX’s Karlson & McKenzie show, talking about National Car Care Month and Openbay’s blog, “Things You Shouldn’t Say to Your Mechanic.” Check out what they admitted to, while bringing their cars to the shop, versus things they agreed were in poor taste. Are you guilty of a breach in service-lane etiquette, too?
- [Openbay is Now on Android!](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-is-now-on-android/) - Openbay Launches First-­of-­Its­-Kind Auto-­Repair Marketplace on Android Market­-Leading Platform Helps Consumers Compare, Book & Pay for Automotive Services CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – April 12, 2016 – Openbay, the award-winning online marketplace for auto repair and maintenance services, released the first application of its kind on Android. Openbay offers consumers a simple, fast, and convenient way to
- [ZIRX Announces Partnerships with Openbay and BAMA Commercial Leasing and the Release of the ZIRX Mobility Services Platform](https://blog.openbay.com/zirx-announces-partnerships-with-openbay-and-bama/) - ZIRX Mobility Services provides the technology and workforce the auto industry needs to create unique customer experiences and operate more efficiently Comprehensive technology: ZIRX easily dispatches jobs and keeps customers informed. Monitor results with real-time tracking, analytics and reporting. The ZIRX API is also available for deeper, seamless integrations. Today ZIRX announced the availability of
- [This Auto Editor’s Two Car-Care Lessons He Learned the Hard Way](https://blog.openbay.com/follow-this-auto-editors-two-car-care-lessons-he/) - Happy National Car Care Month! To celebrate, here are two car-care lessons, courtesy of an automotive pro. Michael Harley has had a great ride – as an automotive editor for outlets ranging from AutoWeb and Autoblog to JD Power, his career is one many would envy. When Mike’s not driving “this week’s sled,” a.k.a. a
- [Openbay Now Serving Up Car Repair Services for Android Users](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-is-on-android/) - Have you heard the news? Openbay is on Android! This news was picked up in outlets ranging from Digital Trends and Ratchet + Wrench to BostInno and Tire Review. Download Openbay on Android today to quickly compare, book and pay for local auto repair with a quality shop.
- [Want to win $200? First #CarCareBoss Drawing is Today!](https://blog.openbay.com/want-to-win-200-first-carcareboss-drawing-is-today/) - If you’re a #CarCareBoss, enter Openbay’s contest – you could win $200 toward auto repair or maintenance with Openbay. It’s SO EASY, and if you already have photos of your pristine car on your phone, it should take you about 30 seconds to – Post that photo Tag @Openbay on Facebook/Twitter, or @OpenbayAuto on Instagram
- [Do As I Say, Not As I’ve Done: Ezra Dyer’s Driving Rules](https://blog.openbay.com/do-as-i-say-not-as-ive-done-ezra-dyers-driving/) - Ezra Dyer in BigFoot, “which I drove at the dirt track/monster truck course in Charlotte. Highlight of my life.” Ezra Dyer is one of the industry’s top automotive writers – he started his career as something of a legend, as hilariously detailed by Automobile magazine, when, at only 23-years old, he got a foot in the door
- [Openbay's CEO Speaking at Samsung Developer Conference](https://blog.openbay.com/openbays-ceo-speaking-at-samsung-developer-conference/) - Exciting news – Openbay’s founder & CEO, Rob Infantino, is speaking next week at the Samsung Developer Conference in San Francisco. He’ll join Euntaek Lim, Director, Samsung, to discuss “Connecting Devices and Cars Using Samsung Connect Auto.” The Samsung Developer Conference is one of the largest developer conferences in the world. Samsung brings experts from around the
- [Openbay Featured In Mashable](https://blog.openbay.com/heres-mashables-list-of-five-must-have-apps-for/) - Here’s Mashable’s list of “Five Must-Have Apps for the Car Lover.” According to Mashable, “Driving is fun. Repairs are annoying. Openbay helps you find a good mechanic and diagnose your problems. So you can spend less time not driving.” Openbay helps drivers to quickly compare, book and pay for auto repair. Want to check out Openbay’s
- [Women, Car Care & The Power of the Purse](https://blog.openbay.com/women-auto-care-the-power-of-the-purse/) - It’s National Car Care Month! Did you know that women play a leading role in 85% of auto purchases, and play a large role in how it’s serviced? At this year’s New York Auto Show, we attended a panel discussion, hosted by Lexus, about women buying and servicing vehicles. Panelists were (left to right below):
- [Poll: Are You a Car-Care Boss, or an Auto Neglector?](https://blog.openbay.com/poll-are-you-a-car-care-boss-or-an-auto/) - You Might Be a #CarCareBoss If: You carry a tire-pressure gauge in your pocket at all times, and will pull the car over on the highway to check if you sense one tire is a couple of pounds off. You rely on the local police/fire stations to install your kids’ car seats every time. They
- [How Much Does it Cost to Drive Cross-Country Today?](https://blog.openbay.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-drive-cross-country/) - For today’s National Car Care Month fact, let’s pretend your vehicle is already perfectly maintained (oil changed, tires rotated, fluids good to go, scheduled maintenance done; heck – you’ve even washed it!), and you’re hankering for a road trip. Today! You’re just curious to know – how much will that cost you in fuel? Imagine
- [This "Car Care Boss" Won $200](https://blog.openbay.com/3244-2/) - To celebrate National Car Care Month, Openbay has hosted a photo contest – #CarCareBoss – asking people to submit photos proving how well they maintain their vehicles. We caught up with Vincent, our first winner, who posted his #CarCareBoss photo (below) on Instagram, to talk about his cars. Where do you live and what do you drive? I
- [3 Things You Need to Know About Your Car](https://blog.openbay.com/3-things-you-need-to-know-about-your-car/) - Happy National Car Care Month! At this year’s New York International Auto Show, we attended a panel discussion about women and the automotive world, and wrote it up here: Women, Auto Care & the Power of the Purse. Lexus generously hosted the event, and afterward, we caught up with panelist, Audra Fordin, founder of Women
- [Meet Laurie: Chicago-based Honda CR-V Driver](https://blog.openbay.com/meet-laurie-chicago-based-honda-cr-v-driver/) - We love reading through reviews of Openbay, and reviews of the auto-repair shops where users are having their vehicles repaired. Here’s a story from Lauri, a first-time Openbay user, who explains why she’s been referring the online marketplace to friends. Where do you live and what do you drive? I live in Chicago, Illinois, and
- [Meet Maggie: Openbay’s “Car Care Boss” Winner](https://blog.openbay.com/heres-maggie-openbays-car-care-boss-winner/) - To celebrate National Car Care Month, Openbay hosted a photo contest, picking two winners who proved their #CarCareBoss status. Vincent was our first winner, and here’s Maggie, the second and final winner of $200 toward auto repair and maintenance on Openbay. Her car has had some odd issues, so she already knows what she wants to
- [Have a few minutes? Openbay would love your feedback.](https://blog.openbay.com/we-want-you/) - Openbay has hundreds of blogs, covering a range of topics, from teaching your teen to drive, to how to change a tire, and what a 100K-mile service should cost. But now, we need to call in the experts – YOU. We want your feedback – what do you want to read about, and how do
- [Exciting News -- Allstate Teams Up with Openbay](https://blog.openbay.com/exciting-news-allstate-teams-openbay/) - Openbay has teamed up with Allstate Insurance to provide auto repair and maintenance services to Allstate policyholders and visitors to Allstate.com, and users of the Allstate mobile and Drivewise apps. Users may book service appointments ranging from routine maintenance -- such as oil changes, brake service, new tires and resolving a check-engine light -- to
- [Meet Michael: Six-Time Openbay User from Atlanta](https://blog.openbay.com/michaelatlantamobilemechanic/) - Here at Openbay, we survey our users after they complete a service request. Michael, in Atlanta, had great things to say, so we got in touch to learn about his experience booking his sixth service with us. Where do you live and what do you drive? I live in Atlanta, GA and drive a
- [Meet Jai, in Santa Clara, Who Explains What Sets Openbay Apart](https://blog.openbay.com/jai-tries-openbay-first-time-explains-sets-apart/) - Every time an Openbay user completes a service request, we send a survey to determine what we're doing well and what needs improvement. Jai, a new user, had complimented Openbay for its "awesome concierge service" and said his shop had done "quick and quality work," so we called to hear more about his first time
- [Creating a Library for Gear Heads: DIYAuto](https://blog.openbay.com/diyauto-library-for-gearheads/) - These days, cars are increasingly complex -- for years, many have more than 100 million lines of code -- and drivers are less inclined to fiddle with them, instead opting to book service with a professional auto technician. (If that's what you need, you know where to do it!) Some folks, however, are up for the
- [Meet Meghashyam: Booking Car Repair the Silicon Valley Way - Found out About Openbay through Allstate Insurance](https://blog.openbay.com/booking-car-repair-the-silicon-valley-way/) - A while back, our CEO received a message from a new Openbay user, who said the experience was “hassle free to say the least.” We thought Meghashyam’s email message, the rest of which is shown below, was too good to be true, so we arranged a time to talk about how his story of booking
- [Meet John, Who Found Same-Day Auto Repair While Visiting L.A.](https://blog.openbay.com/meet-john/) - At Openbay, we like to speak with our customers to get a better understanding of the user experience. This week, we caught up with John about his recent service at Verdugo Tire & Auto. Where do you live and what do you drive? I live in Houston, TX, but had booked the service on my daughter’s car
- [Meet Stephanie: This Arlington, Texas Driver Found Openbay via Allstate](https://blog.openbay.com/meet-stephanie-arlington-texas-driver-found-openbay-via-allstate/) - Here's Stephanie, from Arlington, Texas. She'd needed her PT Cruiser repaired, and found Openbay via Allstate, her insurance company. Where do you live and what do you drive? I live in Arlington, TX and drive a 2007 PT Cruiser. How did you find Openbay? I’ve had Allstate for a little over a year, and didn’t
- [Shop Owner, Frank Leutz, on His Journey & Two Auto-Care Industry Challenges](https://blog.openbay.com/frank-leutz-desert-car-care/) - We’re always on the lookout for interesting repair shop owners and operators to interview, and anyone who knows Frank Leutz knows he fits the bill, and breaks the mold. Leutz (above, in fedora) is the owner of Desert Car Care in Chandler, Arizona, which just won "Small Business of the Year" via the Chandler Chamber
- [Openbay Debuts On-Demand Roadside Assistance](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-roadside-assistance/) - Big news today: Openbay now offers on-demand Roadside Assistance, now available on its mobile platform. A nationwide network of roadside assistance can now be dispatched at the touch of a button for common breakdowns due to a dead battery, flat tire, lockout, need for fuel delivery, or for vehicles that need a tow due to inoperability
- [Making Headlines: Openbay Roadside Assistance](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-roadside-assistance-press/) - Openbay is now offering Roadside Assistance. Here's some press reaction to the big news. Yahoo! Finance: Startups Aim to Disrupt the Auto Club NY Daily News: New mobile app connects drivers with roadside assistance Digital Trends: The Openbay Mobile App Brings You Roadside Assistance Anywhere, Anytime Cheat Sheet: Openbay is Gunning for AAA With Mobile Roadside Assistance
- [Meet Tuan, a San Francisco-based Startup Co-Founder. Here's Why He'll Use Openbay Again.](https://blog.openbay.com/meet-tuan-san-francisco/) - Tuan is co-founder of philo, and had recently moved from Boston to San Francisco. When his car needed service, Tuan weighed his options, and tried Openbay's auto-repair marketplace to book service with Chow's Automotive. We gave Tuan a call to learn more. Here's how it went. Where do you live and what do you drive? I live in San Francisco
- [Tire Guide Part 1 - The Basics](https://blog.openbay.com/tire-guide-7-questions-youll-need-to-answer/) - What You'll Need to Consider When It's Time for New Tires Whether you’ve had a flat (as most drivers eventually will), failed a state inspection due to bald tires, or just know it’s time to replace your tire(s), here’s a quick tire guide to review when you’re shopping for new tires. Yes, tires are expensive (here's
- [Patrice Banks, Head of Girls Auto Clinic, Views Auto-Care Challenges As Her Opportunity](https://blog.openbay.com/girls-auto-clinic-women-auto-care-education/) - Women are making headlines in the automotive world – according to Frost & Sullivan, most licensed drivers are women, women influence 91% of automotive purchases, and more women than men are “schooling themselves before walking into a dealership or garage by researching on the Internet or among their peer groups.” Despite the large composition of
- [What Does it Mean When My Check Engine Light is On?](https://blog.openbay.com/what-does-it-mean-when-my-check-engine-light-is-on/) - Check engine lights are very common. In fact, check engine diagnostics are one of the most commonly requested services on Openbay. Here's what the check engine light means, and what you should do about it. Why Is My Check Engine Light On? Simple answer: your car’s engine is confused. Specifically, the computer is getting data
- [What is a Mobile Mechanic? Profile of a Young, Boston-Area Entrepreneur](https://blog.openbay.com/cousins-mobile-mechanic-openbay/) - Mobile mechanics tend to do well on Openbay's platform. This is due in large part to the convenience factor -- mobile mechanics travel directly to the vehicle to fix it. Their customers never have to leave their homes or offices to have their cars maintained or fixed. Distance is the #1 reason Openbay users select a service
- [Want to Bring Your Own Auto Parts to a Mechanic? Here are 5 Reasons You Shouldn't](https://blog.openbay.com/5-reasons-not-bring-parts-mechanic/) - Looking for ways to save money on car repairs? Regularly maintaining your vehicle – think oil changes and tire rotations – is the best way for an automotive technician to keep an eye on your vehicle health. That way, items that require attention won’t be left to deteriorate to the point of major parts breaking,
- [Improve Fuel Economy: 5 Tips to Make Saving Gas a CINCH](https://blog.openbay.com/5-fuel-economy-tips/) - The price of gas used to be a relatively negligible expense. Cheap gas, along with stunning landscapes, has contributed to the popularity of the great American road trip. Whether you’re motivated by fluctuating gas prices or by the environment, it pays to understand ways to increase your fuel economy. Here are some tips to help, short of
- [How to Sell Your Car in 8 Steps](https://blog.openbay.com/how-sell-car-8-steps/) - You’re ready for a new car, a new-to-you car, or joining the ranks of the carless, but you’re not sure how to sell your car yourself. We can help. The below tips are relatively easy, but it will likely take a few days before you're ready to post your vehicle for sale. The alternative is selling
- [Auto Repair Industry Outlook - ACA Leadership Conference](https://blog.openbay.com/young-auto-care-network-group-sld-2016/) - The Auto Care Association's Young Auto Care Network Group, also known as YANG and its Automotive Warehouse distributors Association, AWDA, are wisely paving the way for future leaders in the industry. Its “Next Step” program hosted a scholarship for ten young (under 40) auto-care professionals to join its inaugural YANG Spring Leadership Days (SLD). The focus was
- [Car Charger Review: Putting ZUS Dual USB to the Test](https://blog.openbay.com/zus-dual-usb-car-charger/) - Nonda's ZUS Car Charger Review: The Ultimate Stress Test You know the saying, “When it rains it pours”?We recently had a day like this – we were driving around town, interviewing Bob at Bonded Transmission & Auto Repair, along with another offsite meeting, had some meetings back at the office in between, and – of course –
- [Meet Lauren Fix, The Car Coach](https://blog.openbay.com/meet-lauren-fix-car-coach/) - There’s $62 billion of undone automotive maintenance each year, and Lauren "The Car Coach®" Fix is on a mission to change that. The aptly named Lauren “Fix” is an ASE-certified automotive technician. She regularly appears in a host of national media outlets, giving car-care tips as a spokesperson for the nonprofit Car Care Council. In addition,
- [7 Reasons Buying a Car is Smarter Than Leasing](https://blog.openbay.com/7-reasons-buying-a-car-is-smarter-than-leasing/) - More than ever before, people are leasing their car. Yet 75% of Americans believe that buying vs. leasing a car is smarter than leasing one. Why? Karl Brauer, senior analyst, Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com, summed it up: “Buying a car allows the owner to build equity in a vehicle and recoup some percentage of it when
- [Americans are Keeping Their Vehicles Longer Than Ever](https://blog.openbay.com/americans-are-keeping-their-vehicles-longer-than-ever/) - News is everywhere – CNBC, USA Today, Detroit Free Press – today that Americans are keeping their cars for longer than ever. The Institute of Highway Safety (IHS) released a report confirming that the average age of a vehicle on U.S. roads has hit a new record high – 11.5-years old! Guess who doesn’t mind?
- [Openbay Covered in USA Today](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-covered-in-usa-today-theres-an-app-for-that/) - ICYMI (that’s “in case you missed it” for the non-millenials), Openbay was in USA Today! In the article, “Need Help? Travel Industry Gets More Responsive,” USA Today’s smart-travel columnist and consumer advocate, Christopher Elliott advises readers, “Don’t Wait – There’s an App for that!” Here’s the bit where Openbay is mentioned, and for the full article, click
- [Openbay Named an “Innovative Technology of the Year – IoT” Finalist for 18th Annual Technology Leadership Awards](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-named-an-innovative-technology-of-the/) - July 20, 2015, Cambridge, Mass. – Openbay, the only nationwide online marketplace for auto repair and maintenance services, today announced that it has been named a finalist in the Innovative Technology of the Year – Internet of Things for the 2015 Mass Technology Leadership Council (MassTLC) Technology Leadership Awards. Openbay’s new IoT platform, OpenbayConnect, announced
- [Openbay Now Available to All Zubie ZinC Users](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-now-available-to-all-zubie-zinc-users/) - This morning, Zubie announced news of its open API platform for what it’s calling the “Internet of Cars.”Openbay will be made available to all Zubie ZinC users. Here’s what our founder & CEO had to say about this release – “Zubie’s ZinC platform is well positioned to provide a host of services to consumers to
- [Openbay to Power New AutoZone Online Auto Repair Service](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-to-power-new-autozone-online-auto-repair/) - CAMBRIDGE, MA – June 24, 2015 – Openbay,, the only nationwide online marketplace for auto repair, has partnered with AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE: AZO) to enable Boston-area consumers to comparison shop for and book automotive repair and maintenance services with a network of local professionals directly from AutoZone.com. AutoZone is the nation’s leading auto parts retailer
- [Openbay covered in July/August issue of Playboy magazine](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-the-nationwide-online-marketplace-for/) - Openbay, the nationwide online marketplace for auto repair, is in print in the current July/August issue of Playboy magazine, which boasts more than a million readers per month. In case you’re curious, check out Openbay on page 31 – look for the headline, “Popular Mechanic: an app that does everything but turn a wrench.” We’ll leave
- [Openbay covered this Sunday’s Boston Globe Business Section](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-covered-this-sundays-boston-globe-business-section/) - Great news – Openbay and OpenbayConnect made the cover of this Sunday’s Boston Globe Business Section! Curious to try us out? If you know what your car needs, sign up for Openbay here Are you clueless about your car’s needs? Sign up for OpenbayConnect. If you’re selected for the early-access program, Openbay will provide the
- [Ever Tried Oculus Rift VR? Here’s a Virtual Tour of Chrysler’s Factory](https://blog.openbay.com/ever-tried-oculus-rifts-virtual-reality-heres-a/) - In addition to all the new cars at the New York Auto Show, something we loved checking out was the all new Chrysler 200 factory. You got it – a factory within the auto show floor. How did they make it happen? Using Google Maps’ business view, alongside Oculus Rift’s virtual reality. Once known for
- [Why We Now Want Our Cars to Break - OpenbayConnect](https://blog.openbay.com/why-we-now-want-our-cars-to-break/) - Openbay leverages connected-car technology to diagnose your vehicle and tell you which nearby mechanics can fix it at what price.
- [La Dolce Vita - Italians Cars at the NY Auto Show](https://blog.openbay.com/la-dolce-vita-italians-cars-at-the-ny-auto-show/) - The New York Auto Show is a huge hit every year. It’s a great excuse for us to head down from Openbay’s HQ in Cambridge, MA and enjoy a couple of days in Manhattan. Prior to the show’s press days, we had some huge news, as you’ve surely seen, and it got a great response
- [Bentley’s New Car: Look and Listen](https://blog.openbay.com/bentleys-new-car-look-and-listen/) - By now, you’ve probably heard a thing or two from Bentley about its new EXP 10 Speed 6 Concept, the high performance, two-seater. We took a closer look at its design, and have never seen anything like it. Bentley’s head of design, Luc Donckerwolke, challenged his team to use every material in a way it
- ["This is the Future” -- Press Reaction to OpenbayConnect](https://blog.openbay.com/this-is-the-future-press-reaction-to/) - Last week at the NY Auto Show, Openbay announced OpenbayConnect, which will remotely determine cause, cost and availability to perform the repair by local mechanics, answering virtually every driver’s need for efficient, affordable auto repair service. This is huge news. But don’t take our word for it. See below for links to a selection articles about
- [11 Crazy Car Facts](https://blog.openbay.com/we-love-this-manic-city-traffic-gif-at-the/) - 11 Did-You-Know Car Facts about the US: There are about 250 million cars on the road Of those cars, 80% are out of warranty The average age of a car on the road is 11.4-years old 62% of millennials don’t have sufficient savings to cover an unexpected $500 car repair The average cost of a
- [How to Get the Best Trade-In Value for Your Car](https://blog.openbay.com/how-to-get-the-best-trade-in-value-for-your-car/) - So you’ve got your heart set on a new car, and you’re ready to get rid of your current wheels. If you head to the dealership, they’ll take care of every detail – from a thorough cleaning to repairs – and its sale, but you’ll also get less money working through a dealer than if you were to
- [62% of Millenials' Savings Won't Cover this Inevitable Expense](https://blog.openbay.com/62-of-millenials-savings-wont-cover-this/) - Many Americans (especially younger generations) are plagued by stress over money. Two recent reports are linked below, with astonishing facts: American Psychological Association has just released a study that 72% of Americans have felt stressed about money within the last 30 days. A recent Bankrate report shows that 62% of millenials don’t have sufficient savings
- [How to Free Your Car from a Snowdrift](https://blog.openbay.com/how-to-free-your-car-from-a-snowdrift/) - Automotive tips from Openbay. A few tips to quickly free yourself from the snowdrift.
- [How to Find a Good Mechanic](https://blog.openbay.com/advice-how-to-find-a-good-mechanic/) - We caught this recent article in Consumer Reports called, “Best Places to Get Your Car Repaired.” Rather than help find a particular shop, CR compared dealerships and independent shops. Here are some of CR’s findings: On the whole, consumers were happier with independent shops than with dealerships. The only automaker that scored better than independent
- [WFMY News 2 in Greensboro Covers Openbay](https://blog.openbay.com/we-loved-this-article-from-wfmy-news-2-in/) - We loved this article from WFMY News 2 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Tanya Rivera wrote our favorite headline of the year, and Kent Meeker advises his favorite apps, including Openbay – download the Openbay mobile app now. We are thrilled for the press coverage, and so glad that Tanya and Kurt noted that: Openbay delivers
- [This Household Item Will Prevent Winter Windshield Problems for Your Car](https://blog.openbay.com/winter-car-hack-this-household-item-will-help/) - The winter months bring many joyful things: the holidays, skiing, warm and snuggly clothing, hot cocoa by the fireplace, and icy windshields on your car. Okay, that last one’s not so fun – but it’s going to happen to just about everyone, with the exception of those lucky devils living in tropical environments. Scraping ice
- [The Most Expensive Car Repairs and How Can You Avoid Them](https://blog.openbay.com/most-expensive-car-repairs/) - What better incentive to stay up on your car’s regularly scheduled maintenance than the possibility of having to pay through the nose for a costly repair? If you’re the kind of driver who never changes the oil, never rotates the tires, and never thinks about anything other than keeping the tank full of gas, odds are you’ve
- [(Breakdown on) The Night Before Christmas](https://blog.openbay.com/breakdown-on-the-night-before-christmas/) - ‘Twas the night before Christmas And all through the house Was grunting and frustration from Mrs. Clause’s spouse Nervous and worried, Santa would sweat and toil Fixing his sleigh, replacing the oil For while people sing of Rudolph leading his sleigh Reindeer no longer hack it in this modern day Santa, who’s known as an
- [5 Most Common Non-Moving Violations](https://blog.openbay.com/5-most-common-non-moving-violations/) - We know, we know, you’re a great driver. You almost never get pulled over for speeding, right? Well, guess what – speeding isn’t the only reason why you might be pulled over by the cops. Here are 5 of the most common non-moving violations to watch out for. 1. Your Future’s So Bright Your car
- [Driving in the Rain: How to Stay Safe](https://blog.openbay.com/tips-for-driving-in-the-rain/) - Whether you live in Boston, where wellie boots are your constant companion, or reside somewhere where rain is less expected, most of us will have to drive in the rain many times in our lives. 23% of vehicle crashes each year are weather-related. Of those crashes, 74% occur on wet pavement and 46% occur during rainfall.
- [ABC Boston's Chronicle Covers Openbay App](https://blog.openbay.com/abc-bostons-chronicle-covers-openbay-app/) - This evening, ABC Boston’s ‘Chronicle’ focused on delivery services, and it included one of Openbay vehicle owners’ favorite hometown service providers, Wicked Good Mechanics (formerly Driveway Doctors). On the day of filming, Chronicle caught up with Sam, from the Openbay team, who used the Openbay mobile app to book his own vehicle’s service. He explained
- [Car Lover Gifts: Unique Ideas For Any Car-Enthusiast In Your Life](https://blog.openbay.com/car-lovers-holiday-gift-guide/) - Car Lover Gifts: Ideas for the Everyone This Holiday Season Looking for holiday gift ideas? Whether you’re shopping for your die-hard car enthusiast or a teen who’s got keys to her first clunker, we’ve gathered our favorite car-focused presents. For Irreverent Springsteen Lovers Pink Cadillac Menorah $70 We can’t look at this bit of Hanukkah fabulousness
- [7 Cars That Cost More Than a House](https://blog.openbay.com/7-cars-that-cost-more-than-a-house/) - Ever weighed the decision between buying a Porsche 918 Spyder and a home in Berkeley, California? Probably not, but they cost about the same. Next to paying for a house or college, a car is among the most expensive items many of us will buy. Eighty percent of cars on the road are out of warranty, and
- [How to Change a Flat Tire - 10 Quick and Easy Steps](https://blog.openbay.com/change-a-flat-tire-in-10-easy-steps/) - About 75% of drivers have experienced a flat tire. How many of those people were able to change it themselves? Changing a tire yourself can be an especially intimidating prospect, especially if you’ve never done it before. But here’s the good news: it’s not rocket science. Heck, it’s not even intermediate-level auto mechanics! Changing a flat tire
- [How to Talk to A Mechanic](https://blog.openbay.com/how-to-talk-to-a-mechanic/) - If you’re like the average American, your car was born the same year Apple’s iTunes store was launched, and when Janet Jackson had a wardrobe ‘malfunction’ at the Superbowl. In other words, the average car on the road is more than 11 years old, meaning your wheels are likely in need of regular love and maintenance. When
- [3 Cheapest Cars to Own & Maintain](https://blog.openbay.com/3-cheapest-cars-to-own-maintain/) - We all dream of driving fancy cars, but in reality, many of us drive clunkers. The average age of a car on the road is 11.4-years old, and 80% of registered vehicles are out of warranty. They can be a pain to maintain, or if your car’s on the older side, you might be in
- [Is Premium Gas for Your Car Worth It?](https://blog.openbay.com/is-pricey-premium-gas-worth-it/) - Whether premium gas is worth the higher price depends on your specific vehicle and driving habits. Premium gasoline typically has a higher octane rating, which can prevent knocking and pinging in high-performance engines or engines with high compression ratios. Knocking can potentially damage your engine over time. What are the factors to consider when deciding
- [ABC World News Tonight's "Real Money" Recap: Saving Big on Car Repairs](https://blog.openbay.com/abc-world-news-tonights-real-money-recap/) - Did you see tonight’s edition of ABC World News Tonight’s “Real Money” called "Saving Big on Car Repairs"? If not, here’s the Openbay-centric (we’re biased) recap, featuring ways to save on car repair. ABC Breaking News | Latest News Videos The Chen family have a 2011 Toyota Sienna that’s “just out of warranty and it’s starting
- [6 Tips to Lower the Cost of Your Teen’s Car Insurance](https://blog.openbay.com/6-tips-to-lower-the-cost-of-your-teens-car/) - In the vast majority of American households, there are two words that – when combined – can send a chill down parents’ spines. Those two words are: teenager and license. According to the CDC, 16- to 19-year-old drivers are at greater risk for being involved in car accidents than any other age group. For that reason, teenagers represent
- [Is Your Teen Ready to Drive?](https://blog.openbay.com/is-your-teen-ready-to-drive/) - We’re now in the midst of Teen Driver Safety Week, and while you may think this is yet another gimmick on the cultural calendar, there’s no more important cause. To back it up, here are some sobering stats from the NHTSA: Almost half of all teen drivers involved in a crash die. 75% of parents
- [A Beginner's Guide to Buying Car Insurance](https://blog.openbay.com/a-beginners-guide-to-buying-car-insurance/) - A Beginner’s Guide to Buying Car Insurance Insurance is an anomaly among commodities; it’s one purchase that we hope we never have to use. But car insurance is a mandated purchase almost everywhere, and with good reason; if your vehicle were to be stolen, vandalized or in an accident, you could be at risk for
- [How to Check Your Blind Spot (Even If You Have Blind Spot Monitors)](https://blog.openbay.com/4-tips-to-work-around-your-blind-spot/) - “I can’t believe you’d loan me your car without telling me it had a blind spot. I could’ve been killed!” – Biff Tannen, Back to the Future Perhaps the fact that all cars have blind spots is news to some, but it shouldn’t be to you. We all have blind spots due to an area
- [9 Ways to Better Protect Your Kids from Car Accidents](https://blog.openbay.com/9-ways-to-better-protect-your-kids-from-car-accidents/) - Ever wonder why hospitals like to inspect an infant car seat before newborn babies leave for home? The facts below are compelling. (Sunglasses optional.) We love cars. But surprisingly, motor vehicles are also far and away the top cause of unnatural death for those under 19-years old. Whether behind the wheel or riding as a passenger,
- [NY Daily News Covers Openbay](https://blog.openbay.com/ny-daily-news-covers-openbay/) - On Friday, NY Daily News’ Nick Kurczewski wrote up Openbay. Here’s an excerpt: “Openbay began as a way to take the mystery out of visiting a mechanic, and to make vehicle maintenance less like playing a round of roulette.”
- [Maine Road Trip in the Summer](https://blog.openbay.com/maine-road-trip-in-the-summer/) - A Perfect Fall Roadtrip We snapped this road-side sign at Maine’s beautiful Hidden Pond, the perfect place for fancy weekend escape. The moment you’re on the property, just outside of Kennebunkport, they issue this friendly reminder to check your road rage at the gate – you’ve entered another world, and it’s time for an attitude adjustment. Heading up
- [The Age of the Robocar is Upon Us](https://blog.openbay.com/the-age-of-the-robocar-is-upon-us/) - Once upon a time in the 80s, a kid named Marty McFly hopped into a time traveling DeLorean and paid a visit to 2015 - a distant age filled with all sorts of insanely futuristic things like weather control, hoverboards… and flying cars. Now that 2015 is just around the corner, you may have asked
- [BetaBoston- Openbay "Innovative Tech of the Year: Mobile App"](https://blog.openbay.com/betaboston-covers-openbay-winning-innovative-tech/) - BetaBoston covered Openbay’s “App of the Year” win at last week’s annual #MTLCAwards. Here’s an excerpt from the piece: “From what I’ve heard… partnerships are not only gaining the company more users nationally — Openbay has users in all 50 states —but also transforming Openbay into the ubiquitous resource for enterprises that rely on automobiles.”
- [Openbay Wins Innovative Tech of the Year, Mobile App](https://blog.openbay.com/release-openbay-wins-innovative-tech-of-the-year/) - Openbay Named 2014 Innovation of the Year, Mobile App Winner at 17th Annual Technology Leadership Awards Openbay today announced that the company was named the Innovation of the Year, Mobile App winner by the Mass Technology Leadership Council (MassTLC) during the 2014 Technology Leadership Awards. Openbay is a web and mobile app that helps consumers to
- [Stop Tailgating with the Three-Second Rule](https://blog.openbay.com/stop-tailgating-with-the-three-second-rule/) - Football season is in full swing, and tailgating is on the brain. But this American pastime shares a name with a very aggressive and dangerous driving behavior: following other cars too closely. This is important stuff – apparently aggressive drivers kill two to four times more people than drunk drivers – and if you’re a
- [Crowdfunding for Car Repair](https://blog.openbay.com/crowdfunding-for-car-repair/) - This morning, we came across a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for a broken-down car. At some point or another, we’ve all been there, right? Even if your bills are paid, an emergency car repair or two can quickly put you in a financial hole. Just remember – when it’s time to fix your ride,
- [Teen Cars Don't Have to be Pricey to be Safe](https://blog.openbay.com/teen-cars-dont-have-to-be-pricey-to-be-safe/) - Teen drivers have a notorious reputation for driving dangerously, but that’s not without reason – according to the LA Times, drivers ages 16 to 19 are about three times more likely than drivers age 20 and older to be in a fatal crash. These days, most new cars are equipped with high-tech safety features that save
- [A Smart Driver's Pedestrian Rulebook](https://blog.openbay.com/a-smart-drivers-pedestrian-rulebook/) - Of all the hazards you face on a daily basis when you’re behind the wheel of your car, pedestrians represent the greatest danger, though not necessarily to you. Not physically, anyway. Let’s face it – a pedestrian is no match against a moving car. But the damage that you’re capable of inflicting upon another human
- [How To Know When It's Time to Replace your Car's Brakes](https://blog.openbay.com/when-do-you-need-to-replace-your-brake-pads/) - We all know you will need to replace your brake pads at some point, but because the life of brakes varies so greatly with the type of driving, we never know when is when. Here is a short primer for all drivers to understand when it's time to replace your car's brakes. What to Look (Or
- [What to Do if Your Car Overheats](https://blog.openbay.com/what-to-do-if-your-car-overheats/) - The dog days of summer are approaching, and with high temps and your AC pumping away, your car may be more likely to overheat, sending your car’s temperature gauge (and your blood pressure) off the charts. If you’re on the highway, in the middle of nowhere, or stuck in heavy traffic, and your car overheats,
- [Electric Motorcycle: The Future is (Almost) Here](https://blog.openbay.com/electric-motorcycles-the-future-is-almost-here/) - With all the talk about hybrid and electric cars – including the recent news that Tesla Motors has decided to make its patents available to the public – it’s almost easy to overlook the fact that electric motorcycles sales are starting to gain traction. In a recent USA Today article, it was predicted that e-motorcycle
- [Should you use a Hands-Free Device While Driving?](https://blog.openbay.com/should-you-use-a-hands-free-device-while-driving/) - Everybody knows that texting is one of the most dangerous things you can do while driving. That’s why it’s against the law in 44 states. And there are also a growing number of states now prohibiting people from talking on their cell phones while driving. This has led to an explosion in the manufacture and
- [How to Stop a Friend from Driving Drunk](https://blog.openbay.com/how-to-stop-a-friend-from-driving-drunk/) - MADD fact: In 2011, 226 children were killed in drunk driving crashes. Of those, 54% were riding with the drunk driver. Drunk driving kills thousands of people every year in the United States. According to the Bureau of Transportation, three people die in alcohol-related accidents every two hours. With statistics like these, it’s on all of
- [What the Left Lane is Really For](https://blog.openbay.com/what-the-left-lane-is-really-for/) - Most drivers have an inherent understanding of the basic rules of the road. Green means go. Red means stop. Speed limits are there to save lives. But there are some rules that aren’t as obvious. For example, did you know that on highways with more than two lanes the left lane is reserved only for
- [What's the Difference Between Your Air Filter and Cabin Filter](https://blog.openbay.com/whats-the-difference-between-your-air-filter-and-cabin-filter/) - For the uninitiated, keeping track of recommended car maintenance items can be daunting. There’s so much to know, in addition to high costs associated with a trip to the shop.Below is a look at some relatively low cost items worth keeping an eye on: your automotive filters. Here, we explain what they do, when and
- [Top Eco Friendly Cars of 2014](https://blog.openbay.com/top-eco-friendly-cars-of-2014/) - If you’re looking for a new car and are thinking you’d like to trade in that old pollution machine for a bona fide eco-warrior, you’ve come to the right place. Openbay has tracked down a list of the top 10 most eco-friendly cars for 2014 – each of them ranked by the American Council for
- [One News Now Interviews Openbay Founder Rob Infantino](https://blog.openbay.com/one-news-now-interviews-openbay-founder-rob/) - This week Rob Infantino went on a full court media press. He sat down with American Family Radio to talk about Openbay and how this free service helps vehicle owners get their cars fixed fast. Read the One News Now article summary of his radio interview here.
- [6 Ways to Save on Car Insurance, via Money Crashers](https://blog.openbay.com/ways-save-on-car-insurance/) - Every state requires some form of auto insurance. Because most of us don't actually get to reap the benefits of car insurance regularly, we don't know exactly where to spend, and where to save, when shopping for a policy. For some ways to save on car insurance, we caught up with Andrew Schrage, co-owner of Money Crashers Personal Finance.
- [Openbay Overdrive Ranked within 100 Top Auto Blogs](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-ranked-top-auto-blogs/) - Exciting news: Feedspot listed Openbay Overdrive on their "Top 100 Auto Blogs Every Enthusiast Must Read" list. We're thrilled to be honored! Openbay is in great company, alongside the likes of Motor Trend, Car and Driver, Automobile and Car Talk.For the uninitiated, Feedspot is an RSS feed, where readers can subscribe to their favorite blogs, and read them
- [Check Out This Headline: Openbay in Lifehacker!](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-headlines-lifehacker/) - Great news -- we made the headlines in Lifehacker! As Lifehacker's Eric Ravenscraft wrote, Comparison shopping for car repairs is hard when you can’t actually drag your car from one shop to another. Openbay helps solve this by getting you quotes from various shops in your area. It looks like Eric even submitted for a
- [Did You Know: Openbay Enables Text, Photo & Video with Mechanics (Spare the phone call.)](https://blog.openbay.com/exchange-text-photo-video-with-mechanics/) - Getting your vehicle serviced is a nuisance for loads of reasons -- you're out a set of wheels, it's expensive, and you've got to find a reputable mechanic. In addition to helping you with that last task, Openbay makes the whole process easier by enabling you to exchange text, photo and video with mechanics. That's right
- [Meet Brenda Priddy, Automotive Spy Photographer, Turned Cuba Classic-Car Tour Guide](https://blog.openbay.com/brenda-priddy-automotive-spy-photographer-turned-cuba-classic-car-tour-guide/) - Brenda Priddy has spent 24 years as the world’s top automotive spy photographer. Manufacturers have gone to great lengths to avoid her lens, while gear heads and competitors have delighted in sneak peeks of her camouflaged-car photos, as they’ve landed on international magazine covers and news. [bctt tweet="Manufacturers have gone to great lengths to avoid
- [Basic Car Maintenance - Here's What to Stay On Top Of](https://blog.openbay.com/why-vehicle-service-intervals-matter/) - You know your vehicle needs regular oil changes, but beyond that, aren’t quite sure what you should be doing, beyond fixing things when they break. That approach won't save you any money. What Basic Car Maintenance Are You Missing? The answer lies in your owner’s manual, and online, which tells you exactly when to have your
- [Setting the Pace: Liberty Mutual & Openbay Team Up to Deliver Auto Care for Today’s World](https://blog.openbay.com/liberty-mutual-insurance-openbay-team-up/) - Vehicles symbolize freedom, but when they break, many drivers feel powerless. At 11.6-years old, the average vehicle on U.S. roads is in more frequent need of service, yet most drivers still rely on a frustratingly outdated method of identifying and scheduling service with a quality mechanic. To alleviate that pain point, Openbay now has a
- [When to Get Rid of a Car & When to Repair It - Learn the Signs](https://blog.openbay.com/sell-repair-vehicle/) - 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
- [Streetwise Drivers Club App Now Features Openbay Auto Repair Marketplace](https://blog.openbay.com/streetwise-drivers-club-openbay-auto-repair/) - Partnership delivers additional savings, safety and convenience for app users ENCINO, Calif., (August 30, 2016) – Streetwise Drivers ClubTM, the app that rewards smart drivers with deals on everything from dining and gift cards to tires and insurance, announced today the launch of a new enhancement connecting app users with Openbay, the auto-repair marketplace. Openbay
- [Did You Know: Openbay Delivers Multiple Auto Repair Quotes](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-auto-repair-quotes-save-time-hassle/) - 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,
- [Did You Know: "Openbay Recommended" Points You Toward Top Shops](https://blog.openbay.com/did-you-know-openbay-recommended-points-toward-top-shops/) - We know car repair can be a painful experience. Many Americans avoid it -- an estimated $60-billion worth of auto repair and maintenance work is left undone each year. Too often, people ignore check-engine lights, oil changes and squeaky brakes. If you value your safety and that of your passengers, ignoring your vehicle's basic maintenance and
- [Meet Pavel, Who Booked His Silicon Valley Auto Repair Online](https://blog.openbay.com/pavel-silicon-valley-auto-repair/) - Pavel recently moved to Santa Clara, CA, and wasn't sure where to look for his automotive repair. After looking for a more modern, innovative way to get car repairs than having to call every shop he found online to compare options, he turned to Openbay. Here's his story. Where do you live, and what type of
- [Hybrid Battery Cost Broken Down - The Price of Going Green](https://blog.openbay.com/much-hybrid-car-battery-cost-replace/) - Thinking about getting a green car but concerned about hybrid battery costs? Good news: we've broken down the expected costs to help with your decision. Hybrid Battery Cost Short Answer A hybrid-car battery costs around $3,000-$5,000 for the most common hybrid, the Toyota Prius. Plug-In Batteries The larger battery pack used in plug-in hybrids costs proportionally more. The plug-in
- [News: Openbay Adds Android Pay & Multi-Media Messages to Android App](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-android-pay-multi-media-messages/) - Great news for users of Openbay's Android mobile app -- You can now pay for car repair with Android Pay! And, we've added multi-media messaging functionality for the Android app. About Android Pay on Openbay Now, when consumers need auto repair and maintenance service, they can compare, book and pay for local automotive service through Openbay without ever
- [Tips to Buying an Old Car: A 15-Year-Old Car Can Be a Good Purchase](https://blog.openbay.com/why-bought-15-year-old-car/) - I recently bought a 15-year old car. Buying an old car, especially one that old, isn't something I would usually consider, but this car ended up being the perfect fit for me. Check out these tips to see if you can find a hidden treasure of your own. Tips to Buying an Old Car Recently, my
- [What's the Best Car Battery? Guide to Battery Brands](https://blog.openbay.com/how-do-i-choose-a-good-car-battery-brand/) - Car battery brands are not all the same, and a poor-quality battery will not last as long as a higher-quality one. But, bottom-line, it’s more complicated than 'what's the best car battery?' Background Most car batteries sold here in the USA come from only a handful of sources. Most of them are private-labeled to an assortment
- [Teen Drivers: 4 Major Habits to Watch Out For](https://blog.openbay.com/4-mistakes-new-drivers-make/) - Drivers aged 16-25 are at most risk for driving accidents, worrying parents everywhere. Here are the 4 most dangerous habits they form, and how to break that suboptimal behavior. If you need some tips on your own driving, here are some mistakes all drivers are guilty of. Speeding Breaking the speed limit puts teen drivers at
- [Meet Arto, an Openbay Recommended Service Provider](https://blog.openbay.com/arto-openbay-recommended-service-provider/) - Arto Dermovsesian has been with Openbay since the company's early days, and his shop, Arto’s Service Station, is an Openbay Recommended Repair Shop that has been around for 17 years. We dropped in at Arto's, which is in a prime location in Watertown, MA, near plenty of foot traffic, to learn more about about Dermovsesian's business and his experience working with
- [5 Best Apps for Boston Drivers](https://blog.openbay.com/5-best-apps-for-boston-drivers/) - Whether you live in Boston, or are passing through town, these are the five best apps to help take the edge off of sharing the road with the worst drivers in the country. Best Car Apps, Especially for Drivers in Boston TrueMotion: Because driver distraction runs rampant TrueMotion holds drivers accountable, increasing safety on the roads. It
- [Funny Customer Request: Car Trouble (ABS Light) Triggers Food Binge](https://blog.openbay.com/car-troubles-abs-light-food-binge/) - Car trouble can be stressful -- there's nothing like the dreaded check-engine light haunting you, without any further explanation of what needs to be done to fix your car. Openbay recently received a service request from a driver whose illuminated ABS light allegedly triggered a food binge, or at least an excuse to have some fun filling in the
- [Diesel in Car Gas Engine: Repair Costs & Alternative Solutions - Car Repair](https://blog.openbay.com/diesel-gas-car-cost-repair/) - Here’s a firsthand account of someone who had put diesel in a gas engine, what happened, and what the services cost to fix the issue. Word to the wise: don’t zone out while gassing your vehicle; putting diesel in a gas car is an expensive mistake. Diesel in Gas Engine = Stranded One day, I received
- [Which Services Do You Really Need for Scheduled Maintenance?](https://blog.openbay.com/what-services-do-you-really-need-for-scheduled-maintenance/) - Have you ever found yourself asking, "Which services do I really need for routine scheduled maintenance for my car?" You don't want to forgo services that could be potentially harmful if skipped, but you really don't want to pay more than you need to. ... What to do? Relax, the good news is you've got everything you need in your glovebox:
- [Meet Ethan, Who Booked Car Repair in Tempe, AZ through Openbay](https://blog.openbay.com/meet-ethan-car-repair-in-tempe-az/) - Meet Ethan, an ASU grad student, who used Openbay to compare, book and pay for his car repair in Tempe, AZ. Here's how his experience went. Where do you live, and what type of vehicle do you drive? I live in Tempe, AZ and I drive a 2011 Nissan Sentra. How did you find Openbay?
- [Common Maintenance Question: How Often Do I Need a Brake Flush?](https://blog.openbay.com/how-often-do-i-need-a-brake-flush/) - When a mechanic suggests you need a brake flush, many drivers fear that their wallets are being flushed instead. Nothing could be further from the truth. The fact of the matter is now that cars have advanced braking systems that contain lots of expensive components, so it makes sense to periodically flush the system. How Often Do I
- [Meet Frank Kazas, Allstate Connected Car Manager](https://blog.openbay.com/meet-frank-kazas-allstate-connected-car/) - In May 2016, Openbay and Allstate released the thrilling news of a formal relationship. The announcement was a long time coming; Openbay had first begun working with Allstate in 2014, shortly after Frank Kazas had joined the company as the Allstate connected car manager. He and his team have put a great deal of work
- [What is a Mobile Mechanic & What's It Like to Work with One?](https://blog.openbay.com/whats-it-like-to-work-with-a-mobile-mechanic/) - Mobile mechanics tend to do really well on Openbay's auto-repair marketplace. The reason? Our users’ #1 reason for choosing a service provider is distance. What is a Mobile Mechanic? A mechanic that comes to you, whether you're at home, work or wherever. It doesn’t get more convenient than that!When Openbay vehicle owners sort through quotes for
- [Mechanic Near Me: 5 Tips Before You Hit the Shop](https://blog.openbay.com/mechanic-near-me-know-5-tips-before-you-hit-the-shop/) - Does your car have you desperately searching for "mechanic near me"? Don't hit the shop before reading these give tips. They'll help you to make the most of your search for a local mechanic. 1) Have an expert diagnose the problem. Going all WebMD-for-cars, thinking you know what's wrong, can drive mechanics bananas. You tell them what's wrong,
- [What Does a Car Radiator Do? And Tips to Prolong Its Life](https://blog.openbay.com/about-your-car-radiator/) - A car radiator is simply a device that exchanges heat from the engine with the surrounding, cooler air. The failures are slightly more complex, but preventable. What Does a Car Radiator Do? Hot coolant enters the radiator through the upper hose, then moves down a series of small tubes built into a large, flat surface area. The
- [Meet Aaron, Who Booked Car Repair in Aurora, IL through Openbay](https://blog.openbay.com/car-repair-in-aurora-il/) - Here's Aaron, who used to do some of his own auto repair and maintenance, and who had recently tried Openbay for his car repair in Aurora, IL. Where do you live, and what type of vehicle do you drive? I live in Aurora, IL. And the service was actually for my wife; she drives a 2010
- [100 Best Car Blogs of 2016: Openbay Blog Earns a Spot](https://blog.openbay.com/100-best-car-blogs-of-2016/) - Big news -- Openbay has joined the ranks the 100 Best Car Blogs of 2016. Pardon the pun, but we'll have to open a bottle of suds to celebrate the honor! (Washos, the on-demand car detailers, have bestowed it upon us.) Washos has done a great job at segmenting the best car blogs, so readers
- [How This Millionaire Athlete Got Revenge for a Bad Car Repair Experience](https://blog.openbay.com/bad-car-repair-mike-tolbert-nfl-panthers/) - Almost every driver has had a bad car repair experience. Whether that's dealing with an unscrupulous mechanic making bad recommendations, or charging too much, it's very frustrating. Celebs Have Car Trouble Too! Mike Tolbert, fullback for the Carolina Panthers, recently had his own frustrating experience, according to The Charlotte Observer. He had taken his 1975 Chevy Caprice Convertible in to
- [Meet Oliver, Who's Used Openbay Many Times to Book Car Repair in Atlanta](https://blog.openbay.com/4122-2/) - This Openbay customer has now used the site to book car repair in Atlanta three times! He's used it primarily for maintenance on his Scion. We caught up with Oliver to hear why he keeps coming back time and again. Where do you live and what type of vehicle do you drive? I live in Atlanta, and
- [How to Increase Customer Loyalty: Know What You're Doing Wrong](https://blog.openbay.com/increase-customer-loyalty/) - For small businesses, customer loyalty is everything -- the holy grail. Want to know why your auto-repair business' customers aren’t returning? The prevailing service center owner/operator sentiment might be that disloyal, wandering-gypsy customers are only looking for lower prices over quality. But we surveyed customers who weren’t 100% happy with their automotive service providers, and the
- [Meet Maiwand, Who Booked Car Repair in Chicago through Openbay](https://blog.openbay.com/4128-2/) - We caught up with Maiwand, a customer that used Openbay to get car repair in Chicago, to get the scoop on his recent car repair at Sunset Automotive. Here's his story. Where do you live, and what type of vehicle do you drive? I live in Illinois, and drive a 2007 BMW 3 Series. How
- [Auto Repair Shops: How to Increase Customer Loyalty, Part II](https://blog.openbay.com/sp-increase-customer-loyalty-part-ii/) - Here’s the second part in our series about increasing customer loyalty in auto-repair shops. Customers often spend hundreds of dollars at their auto-repair shops, and if you're smart, you'll keep that in mind with every interaction. Car repair and maintenance isn't where most people would put their money, if they had a choice. If you can
- [Did You Know: How to Become an Openbay-Recommended Shop](https://blog.openbay.com/dyk-openbay-recommended-shop/) - Service providers are sometimes so busy managing the comings and goings and fixings of vehicles that it's easy to forget what a pain in the neck it can be to be on the other side, as a vehicle owner. Not only are they without a car or truck for hours to days on end, but they're
- [Meet Bernard, San Francisco Customer Uses Openbay for Third Time](https://blog.openbay.com/bernard-san-francisco/) - We caught up with San Francisco customer, Bernard, after completing his third service through Openbay. Here's his take, and why he keeps coming back for all of his auto repairs. Where do you live, and what type of vehicle do you drive? I live in San Francisco, and I drive a 2012 Mazda 3. How
- [Meet Chris Duke, "Automotive Improvement" Expert](https://blog.openbay.com/chris-duke-auto-improvement/) - Chris Duke is creator, executive producer and host of Motorz TV, a show focused on automotive improvement. Duke is not a certified mechanic, has never worked in a shop. He’s tech-obsessed and entirely self-taught. He’s a hobbyist who makes a point to include every complicated wrinkle of the modification process in his show, so others may
- [How to Choose an Honest Auto Repair Shop: 3 Tips](https://blog.openbay.com/honest-auto-repair/) - The auto repair industry is just like any other. It’s full of honest, hard working people making a living at what they do best. But unfortunately, just like any other business, there are bad apples who make the rest look bad. If you’ve ever been burned by an unscrupulous auto mechanic, you’re probably gun shy every time the
- [Why Booking a General Diagnosis (or two) For My Car Was Worth It](https://blog.openbay.com/general-diagnosis-is-worth-it/) - We all know that car repair is a nuisance; that's why Openbay is on a mission to make it less painful. Here's the story of how one recommended auto repair turned into a more complicated scenario, which was quickly remedied by a general diagnosis. Yes, that means I had to diagnose my car twice. But in the
- [Clinton vs. Trump on the Road: Political Bumper Sticker Commentary](https://blog.openbay.com/political-bumper-sticker-reactions/) - The U.S. presidential-election day is on November 8th; you've registered to vote, right? Tensions are running high, as Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton inspire gossip and groan-worthy headlines. If your car or truck sports a political bumper sticker, chances are you've inspired the occasional gossip or groan from your fellow road-goers, too. The Power of Political Bumper Stickers Do
- [Stop Running to the Phone! There's a Better Way to Get New Customers](https://blog.openbay.com/seeking-early-adopters-new-auto-repair-service-offering-openbay-service-advisor/) - Are you looking for an easier way to bring customers into your auto repair shop? These days, customers want quotes instantly, and they don't have time to call around from shop to shop. Likewise, many shop owners are tired of wasting time on the phone, generating quotes for someone who may never come in. It's important
- [Why TPMS Lights Are Such a Pain in the You-Know-What](https://blog.openbay.com/tpms-lights-in-cold-weather/) - Here we are, November again, and it’s already getting below freezing here overnight in Boston. You know what that means don’t you? It’s the time of year that my wife starts hassling me about how her low tire-warning light, or tire-pressure monitoring/TPMS light is coming on every morning. I have a couple of tricks up my
- [Are Donald Trump & Hillary Clinton Bumper Stickers Affecting Your Behavior On the Road?](https://blog.openbay.com/bumper-sticker-politics-survey/) - Openbay Survey Reveals On-Road Reactions to Presidential-Race Politics CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (Nov 2, 2016) – As the political climate heats up in the last week of the presidential race, Openbay, the award-winning auto-repair marketplace, surveyed U.S. vehicle owners to learn how news of the U.S. presidential race affects them while behind the wheel. Here’s Some Top-line
- [Driving in the Rain: How to Stay Safe](https://blog.openbay.com/how-to-drive-safely-in-the-rain/) - Most of us will have to drive in the rain many times in our lives. Many people attempt driving in the rain as if the conditions were warm and dry, when everything is actually wet and slick. This attitude could be costly, or even deadly. Stay Safe Driving in the Rain & Driving On Wet Roads 1)
- [Openbay, Auto Repair Marketplace, Featured on Google Play Store](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-android-app-featured-on-google-play/) - Openbay is a Featured App on the Google Play StoreQuick, Intuitive Solution is the Industry’s Gold Standard for Booking Vehicle Service Openbay, the auto-repair marketplace, has earned “Feature App” status within Google Play, the mobile app store for Android users. Openbay is transforming the auto-repair experience by allowing consumers to request an automotive service, compare offerings
- [How Does a Car Battery Work? Everything You Need to Know](https://blog.openbay.com/car-battery/) - As the fall weather rolls in, your car battery may be losing its zest for life. The dead of winter is inconveniently the peak online-search season for car batteries -- just the time of year you don't want to be stranded. There’s no better time than the present to have your vehicle’s battery tested (and
- [The Importance of Keeping Track of Your Car or Truck's Tire Pressure](https://blog.openbay.com/tire-pressure-keep-track-car-trucks-tire-pressure/) - Every time I drive my car, I always see people driving on under-inflated tires. They're typically older vehicles (pre-2007) that are likely not equipped with a tire-pressure monitoring system (TPMS). I try my best to alert the driver, but traffic congestion can make that difficult. Honking at someone to get his or her attention will likely
- [Meet Ruby Davis, founder of ChickDriven: Auto Reviews & Car Advice for Women](https://blog.openbay.com/chickdriven-car-reviews-auto-advice-for-women/) - Following ChickDriven's recent review of Openbay, we connected with the site's founder, Ruby Davis, to learn more about her new venture. ChickDriven touts itself as "America's primary car website for women." It features a new perspective on automotive reviews and general car advice for women. Davis had just returned from the SEMA show, where
- [Meet Michael P., Who Booked Auto Repair in McLean, VA through Openbay](https://blog.openbay.com/auto-repair-in-mclean-va-michael-p/) - Here's a Q&A with Michael P., who recently booked his auto repair in McLean, VA, a Washington D.C. suburb. Where do you live and what do you drive? I live in northern Virginia – an area with one of the biggest traffic challenges in the US – and I’m in the car a lot. I
- [Meet Sean, Who Booked his Boston Car Repair Through Openbay](https://blog.openbay.com/boston-car-repair-openbay-sean/) - Here's Sean, who was looking for Boston car repair for his BMW. His car's warranty had recently expired, so he was looking for new options. Here's how it went. Where do you live, and what type of vehicle do you drive? I live in Boston, and I drive a 2010 BMW 1 Series. How did
- [Easy DIY Car Repair](https://blog.openbay.com/easy-diy-car-repair/) - So easy a kid could do it? Not quite, but if you’re handy with a wrench, you might be able to try your hand at the below repairs. Owning a car can cost you a lot of money, even after you’ve paid it off. Even with gas prices hovering around $3.00 these days, filling up
- [Auto Repair Discount: Gobble Gobble Up This Deal!](https://blog.openbay.com/thanksgiving-auto-repair-discount/) - Looking for an auto repair discount before you hit the road for Thanksgiving? You're smart. The last thing you need is to be stranded on the side of the road, kids in the back, temps dipping, while a tow truck ambles through the other 49 million cars on the road, trying to rescue you. Sorry
- [Pre-Holiday Road-Trip Checklist](https://blog.openbay.com/road-trip-checklist/) - This year, AAA predicts nearly 49 million Americans will travel more than 50 miles to celebrate Thanksgiving, with 89% of those planning to drive. Before you head out, here's a quick road-trip checklist. Bring your vehicle to the shop, to ensure it's up to the task of enduring stop-and-go traffic, which is probably about as taxing to
- [Marketing Strategies for Auto Repair Shops: Blogging, Social & Co-Marketing Tips](https://blog.openbay.com/marketing-strategies-for-auto-repair-shops/) - Hubspot, the ‘inbound marketing’ company in Boston, recently hosted its massive INBOUND conference here in Boston. We joined, with an eye toward learning some useful marketing strategies for auto repair shops, so we could share with our community of service providers. The focus of INBOUND was -- appropriately -- "inbound" marketing, or creating content --
- [Meet Howard, Who Followed Lifehacker's Advice on Car Repairs](https://blog.openbay.com/car-repairs-lifehacker-howard/) - Per Lifehacker, "Comparison shopping for car repairs is hard when you can’t actually drag your car from one shop to another. Openbay helps solve this..." Howard followed Lifehacker's advice on car repairs and booked service for his Mini Cooper through Openbay. Here's how it went. Where do you live, and what type of vehicle do you drive?
- [Did You Know: The Fastest Way to Get an Auto Repair Estimate](https://blog.openbay.com/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
- [5 Signs You Need a Brake Job](https://blog.openbay.com/5-signs-you-need-a-brake-job-know-the-symptoms/) - Have you ever approached a stop light and wondered why your foot’s traveling farther down toward the floor as you braked? Looks like you need a brake job. But what does that all entail? At Openbay, we leave auto repair to the pros. Even still, having a basic understanding of auto-repair issues complements our work,
- [Meet Toni, Who Found a New Way to Book San Diego Auto Repair](https://blog.openbay.com/san-diego-auto-repair/) - Here's Toni, who used to drive her Mustang around from shop to shop when it was time for her to book auto repair in San Diego. One Google search later, and she's found a modern solution to a problem as old as the automobile: how to know she'd get quality auto repair, and at a fair price. Where
- [Meet Philip, Who Discovered a New Way to Book DC Auto Repair](https://blog.openbay.com/dc-auto-repair-meet-philip/) - Here's Philip, who needed auto repair in DC, and was ready to try an alternative to his dealership. When looking around for something new, he found Openbay on Twitter. He was connected with an Openbay Recommended service center, and isn't looking back! DC Auto Repair via Openbay: A Convenient Alternative Where do you live, and what
- [What Does a Muffler Do? Explanation of the Function, Maintenance, and Repair](https://blog.openbay.com/muffler-what-does-it-do/) - Your exhaust system, and namely the muffler, are crucial to your vehicle's performance. Therefore, it's important to have some understanding of the muffler's basic function. Otherwise, you're at a higher risk for muffler damage, and all of the repercussions that come along with that.A defective muffler can cause excessive noise pollution, a decrease in fuel efficiency, and lowered engine performance. It
- [Drum Brakes vs. Disc Brakes - What You Need to Know](https://blog.openbay.com/drum-brakes-vs-disc-brakes/) - How to Tell if You Have Pads and Rotors or Shoes and Drums Vehicles on the road today can have two different types of braking systems, known as “disc brakes” and “drum brakes.” Each wheel on your vehicle has its own brake, and virtually all modern cars have disc brakes in front. Disc brakes are
- [Openbay Wins 2016 Owler Hot in Cambridge Award](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-winner-of-2016-owler-hot-in-cambridge-award/) - Each year, Owler, a crowdsourced competitive intelligence platform, recognizes the top trending companies in cities around the world. This year, Openbay was chosen as the winner of 2016 Owler Hot in Cambridge, MA award. Cambridge, a mecca for startups and for millennials seeking to latch on to the next rising star, is strengthening its position as one of the
- [Meet Erika, "Truly Loved" using Openbay for her Repair in LA](https://blog.openbay.com/truly-loves-la-car-repair/) - A faulty alternator led to Erika’s car becoming inoperable. She needed to get her car fixed right away and came across Openbay online. Without hesitation, she put Openbay to the task of finding a local trustworthy auto repair center to replace her alternator and she’s glad she did - Openbay delivered. In her own words, “I truly
- [Meet David, He was Frustrated With the Time it Took to Find a High Quality Auto Repair Shop](https://blog.openbay.com/meet-david-who-found-a-way-to-simplify-car-repair/) - David spends a lot of time on the road. His car is vital to adequately serve his customers, and it's where he spends most of his time each day. Unfortunately, the process of getting all the cars in his household repaired was a big drain on his time.Not anymore! David saved "a significant amount of time" by
- [Openbay Founder & CEO, Rob Infantino, Interviewed for AIS Expert Interview Series](https://blog.openbay.com/ais-interview-rob-infantino/) - Openbay’s founder and CEO, Rob Infantino, was interviewed by Auto Insurance Specialists (AIS) for their Expert Interview Series. Click here to read the full interview. Background on AIS Auto Insurance Specialists provides insurance coverage for motorcycle, classic car, boat and watercraft, motor home, recreational vehicle, homeowners, renters, condo owners, earthquake, mobile home, flood, umbrella, life, business, and
- [Meet Peter, Range Rover Driver and Big Fan of Openbay](https://blog.openbay.com/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
- [What Do Spark Plugs Do? Functionality, Replacement Needs, And More](https://blog.openbay.com/what-do-spark-plugs-do/) - What Do Spark Plugs Do? Spark plugs are the piece that provides the spark to ignite the air/fuel mixture that keeps your engine running. They allow your car to move from point A to Point B. They're a small component that packs a large punch. Without this little piece, you’re not going anywhere! Spark plugs are a
- [Meet Andrew, NYC Porsche Owner Looking For a Better Repair Solution](https://blog.openbay.com/nyc-porsche-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. He found a better repair solution in Openbay. Where do you live, and what type
- [Embarrassing Driving Mistakes - Car Fails, Police Encounters, and More](https://blog.openbay.com/most-embarrassing-driving-mistakes/) - We’ve all experienced embarrassing moments in life, and many of us have had them while behind the wheel of a car. Odds for embarrassment are high while driving, because we spend so much time doing it. According to AAA, the average American spends about 293 hours – or 7.3 full-time work weeks – behind the wheel
- [Spending Wisely: How to Save Money on Your Car](https://blog.openbay.com/how-to-save-money-on-your-car/) - There are numerous expenses beyond the cost of purchasing a car. Some are unavoidable, but they don't need to overwhelm you. Apps to help you save money on car ownership.
- [Openbay Launches Subscription Service Suite for Auto Repair Shops](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-launches-subscription-service-suite-auto-repair-shops/) - Helps Automotive Service Centers Align with Today’s Online Consumers Feb 7, 2017 - Cambridge, Mass. -- Today, Openbay, the online marketplace for auto repair, announces a subscription service suite for automotive-service centers to address challenges of acquiring and retaining customers. While today’s consumers are increasingly buying products and services online, the auto-care industry hasn’t kept
- [Make Sure Your Customers Write a Review After Each Repair](https://blog.openbay.com/how-to-get-reviews/) - These days, we’re all tethered to our smart phones, and many of us don’t purchase a good or service – online or in-store – without reading peer reviews. In one study, 82% of shoppers say they "consult their phones [for reviews on] a purchase they’re about to make inside a store.” If 82% of people consult reviews
- [Openbay Took Part at the Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care National Convention](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-took-part-cottman-transmission-total-auto-care-national-convention/) - Openbay took part at the Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care National Convention this past weekend. For those not familiar with Cottman, they specialize in automotive transmission repair and maintenance in addition to providing total auto care. They have been around for decades with the first Cottman Transmission Center established in 1962. Today, they
- [Openbay Aligns Auto Care Businesses With Millennial Buying Habits, Introduces 
New Automotive Service Professional Mobile App for Android](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-aligns-auto-care-businesses-millennial-buying-habits-introduces-
new-automotive-service-professional-mobile-app-android/) - NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Openbay Aligns Auto Care Businesses With Millennial Buying Habits, Introduces New Automotive Service Professional Mobile App for Android Next generation auto-care businesses in alignment with today’s consumer buying behavior gain a significant competitive advantage CAMBRIDGE, MA, June 5, 2017 – Openbay, an award-winning online marketplace for consumer auto repair and provider of
- [Attention Automotive Service Providers - Update Your Direct Deposit Account Information](https://blog.openbay.com/attention-automotive-service-providers-update-direct-deposit-account-information/) - Openbay recently updated its direct deposit platform. Action is required for those Automotive Service Providers that signed up to receive electronic payments. If you have yet to sign up for Direct Deposit, please sign up right away. Openbay will soon be charging a fee to process payment via company check. If you have already updated
- [More than 580 traffic fatalities and 66,000 injuries predicted this 4th of July holiday 2017 - Don't become a statistic!](https://blog.openbay.com/580-traffic-fatalities-66000-injuries-predicted-4th-july-holiday-2017-dont-become-statistic/) - According to the Research & Safety Management Solutions Department of the National Safety Council, there will be more than 580 traffic fatalities from crashes during the 4th July 4.25 day holiday period in 2017. More than one fatality is too many. The Council defines the holiday period from 6:00 p.m. Friday, June 30, to 11:59
- [Openbay, Industry-Leading On-Line Marketplace and Provider of SaaS for the  Automotive Aftermarket Appoints Jim Gregoire as Chief Product Officer](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-industry-leading-line-marketplace-provider-saas-automotive-aftermarket-appoints-jim-gregoire-chief-product-officer/) - CAMBRIDGE, MA, Aug 1, 2017 – Openbay, an award-winning online marketplace for auto repair and provider of SaaS-based offerings for the auto care industry, announces the appointment of Jim Gregoire as Chief Product Officer. This news follows Openbay’s announcement to expand beyond its marketplace to offer subscription services (SaaS) to the auto care industry. A proven
- [6 Tips to Drive Safely During Fall Leaf and Rain Season](https://blog.openbay.com/6-tips-drive-safely-fall-leaf-rain-season/) - Fall is upon us. The team at Openbay always shares seasonal tips on how to drive safely for its vehicle owner customers and to visitors to Openbay Overdrive.Leaves are falling at a steady pace. When you combine leaves on the roadways with rainy conditions, we have a set of circumstances that can lead to dangerous driving
- [Study: Independent Automotive Service Shops Need Access to Extensive Auto Parts Inventory](https://blog.openbay.com/study-independent-automotive-service-shops-need-fast-access-to-extensive-auto-parts-inventory/) - Across the spectrum of autonomous vehicles, vehicles designated for ride sharing and car sharing, and vehicles for personal and business use, one of the most common ownership responsibilities is vehicle maintenance and repair. Most vehicle owners do not look forward to these services, viewing them as an inconvenience or lost time. Any delay at the
- [Part I: Two Important Tools For Your Automotive Service Customer Acquisition Toolbox](https://blog.openbay.com/part-one-important-tools-automotive-services-customer-acquisition-toolbox/) - Written for automotive service businesses. Part I of a Multi-Part series. Openbay is a subscription service platform and an online marketplace that should be part of your daily business operation. Openbay focuses on delivering a frictionless and pain free end-to-end experience for drivers seeking automotive repair and service. Your Automotive Service business should be on
- [Part II: Another Tool to Consider for your Automotive Service's Customer Acquisition Toolbox](https://blog.openbay.com/part-ii-another-tool-consider-automotive-services-customer-acquisition-toolbox/) - Written for automotive service businesses. Part II of a Multi-Part series. Openbay is a subscription service platform and an online marketplace that should be part of your daily business operation. Openbay focuses on delivering a frictionless and pain free end-to-end experience for drivers seeking automotive repair and service. Your business should be on the delivery
- [Part III: Automotive Service Businesses Need to Shift Into Digital Gear to Accelerate Business Growth](https://blog.openbay.com/part-iii-automotive-service-businesses-need-to-shift-into-digital-gear-to-accelerate-business-growth/) - Written for automotive service businesses. Part III of a Multi-Part series. Openbay is a subscription service platform and an online marketplace that should be part of your daily business operation. Openbay focuses on delivering a frictionless and pain free end-to-end experience for drivers seeking automotive repair and service. Your business should be on the delivery
- [Your Facebook Business Page Now Able to Generate Automotive Service Quotes for Customers](https://blog.openbay.com/your-facebook-business-page-now-able-to-generate-automotive-service-quotes-for-customers/) - Take your Facebook Page to the next level with Openbay Profile When you first created your Facebook Page for your business, you had high hopes to capture more drivers (customers) seeking automotive services in your area. You posted pictures of your shop. You asked customers to “share”, “like”, and “comment” on each picture or video
- [Openbay Developing AI-Enabled Solutions Designed for the  Automotive Aftermarket Industry Secures Series A Financing](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-developing-ai-enabled-solutions-designed-for-the-automotive-aftermarket-industry-secures-series-a-financing/) - Openbay Developing AI-Enabled Solutions Designed for the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Secures Series A Financing CAMBRIDGE, MA, June 25, 2018 – Openbay, an award-winning online marketplace for automotive repair and services and a provider of SaaS based solutions for the automotive aftermarket industry, today announced it closed an $8M Series A round of financing. Shell Ventures LLC
- [The Value of Texting Your Customers](https://blog.openbay.com/the-value-of-texting-your-customers/) - This article is for automotive service professionals. It focuses on how to better serve customers in ways to meet their expectations. How and when a shop communicates with their customers is key. Texting is just one component of a customer's expectations. How often do you have an important question for your customer, but you just
- [How to Update Google My Business Information](https://blog.openbay.com/how-to-update-google-my-business-information/) - It goes without saying, but when a customer searches for your business online, you want the results to be accurate. Have you checked your business’s information lately? Today, we’ll be taking a look at how to make sure your Google My Business details are accurate, and how to update them. What is Google My
- [5 Winter Car Care Tips to Get You to the Super Bowl (Party)](https://blog.openbay.com/5-winter-car-care-tips-to-get-you-to-the-super-bowl-party/) - Heading to the Super Bowl in Atlanta? New Englanders are no stranger to cold weather driving. But if you're from sunny LA, you may be surprised by the cold as you drive across country. (Those of us not lucky enough to score a ticket will be watching the game on our friend's big screen.) No
- [Washing Your Car in the Winter is Important - Here's Why](https://blog.openbay.com/washing-your-car-in-the-winter-is-important-heres-why/) - Winter has arrived. And it's no surprise that it's the least favorite season for most of us. Having to drive in winter conditions doesn't make it any better. And with driving comes the nasty sand and salt mixture that covers our cars and cakes our windshields. Most of us will use our wipers and washing fluid to clean
- [CES 2019: What's Next for Self-Driving Cars, Connected Vehicles and Vehicle Technology](https://blog.openbay.com/ces-2019-whats-next-for-self-driving-cars-connected-vehicles-and-vehicle-technology/) - Today, vehicles are evolving to be more connected and autonomous. Innovators continually develop new ideas to make transportation more convenient, efficient and eco-friendly. And CES 2019 in Las Vegas is the place to see the latest and greatest. With over 290K net square feet of vehicle-tech exhibit space, CES 2019 is your opportunity to see
- [Teen Drivers: Help Keep them Safe with Monitoring Devices and Apps](https://blog.openbay.com/keeping-teen-drivers-safe/) - Remember how you felt when you got your license and took your first solo drive? We certainly do. Proud, excited and FREE! Earning a driver's license is the first real step into adulthood and with it comes a lot of responsibility at a young age. Back then, our parents gave us advice to help keep us
- [Decoding the Mysterious Check Engine Light](https://blog.openbay.com/decoding-the-mysterious-check-engine-light/) - ‘Tis the season for holiday lights so merry and bright – unless it’s your check engine light! Some are solid and some may flash, but this is no time to ignore the lights on your dash! When your dashboard twinkles, it may be tempting to put off finding an auto mechanic for diagnosis, but it’s
- [Research Used Cars Online: 5 Great Sites](https://blog.openbay.com/buying-a-used-car-online-5-great-sites/) - People research (and buy) everything online, from simple household items like laundry detergent to more complex items like electronics. But what about cars? Buying a used car online may seem like a stretch, but researching used cars is a no-brainer. You'll be empowered by all of the information you've collected and by the time you
- [Money in Your Wallet: Cost of Daily Rideshare vs Owning a Car](https://blog.openbay.com/daily-rideshare-vs-owning-a-car/) - Taking an Uber or Lyft when going out on the town is super convenient. It saves the hassle of finding a parking space. You can split the fare with your friends and save some cash. And if you feel like having a few cocktails, your trusty rideshare driver can get you home safely without incident
- [Electric Vehicles and Winter Weather](https://blog.openbay.com/electric-vehicles-and-winter-weather/) - It's a great time to drive electric. From Tesla to the Nissan LEAF, there are many great car options available. And if trucks are more your speed, Rivian recently debuted the R1S and R1T at the LA Auto Show. But if you're considering buying an electric vehicle (EV) and live in an area that's cold and/or
- [5 Tips For Being a Great Designated Driver](https://blog.openbay.com/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
- [6 Ways to Extend the Life of Your Car](https://blog.openbay.com/6-ways-to-extend-the-life-of-your-car/) - During the holiday season, every purchase seems to be magnified. The last thing anyone needs is an unplanned bill for car repair. Save yourself time and money by maintaining your car to avoid costly repairs. Below, we've outlined 6 ways to extend the life of your car by proper and proactive maintenance - thereby reducing
- [How to survive a holiday road trip with kids](https://blog.openbay.com/survive-holiday-road-trip-kids/) - There’s nothing more stressful than taking a road trip with kids. You never know what’s going to happen. Car trouble, illness, arguing and the dreaded question, “Are we there yet?”. There are many ways to pass the time and make the ride more pleasant, but what’s most important is getting everyone there safe. Here are
- [4 Tips to Get Your Car Ready to Win Black Friday](https://blog.openbay.com/how-your-car-prep-can-help-you-win-black-friday/) - Thanksgiving is in its final hours and now we’re on to the most wonderful time of the year! At least that’s how some people feel. The holiday season officially begins with the annual shopping brawl universally known as Black Friday. To win Black Friday, you need a strategy. And that includes your vehicle. Before you head
- [Your vehicle needs this holiday road-trip maintenance checklist](https://blog.openbay.com/p5696previewtrueutm_sourceblogutm_medium11-22-18/) - Before you head out for the holidays, make sure your vehicle is ready to go by checking this quick holiday road-trip checklist. If needed, make an appointment to have your car looked at by a professional mechanic. Quick Road-Trip Checklist Battery: Measure Its Strength Car batteries draw more energy while operating in the winter months.
- [4 Things to Do if Your Car Runs Out of Gas](https://blog.openbay.com/heres-what-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
- [Your Car May Need a Brake Replacement](https://blog.openbay.com/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
- [Could it be the transmission?](https://blog.openbay.com/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
- [Holiday Car Travel with your Furry Friend](https://blog.openbay.com/holiday-travel-with-your-furry-friend/) - It’s that time of the season where family and friends flock to the places they enjoy most. Often times our family includes a furry friend or two; finding a safe and appropriate way to bring along Fido isn’t always the easiest! Here are six simple steps to “pet proof” your vehicle and keep the ride
- [What’s Grinding Your Gears? The Top 5 Most Googled Car Care Topics in 2019](https://blog.openbay.com/top-5-most-googled-car-care-topics-2019/) - Beyond the trending Google searches like “Game of Thrones Season 8 Air Date” or "Academy Award Winners", millions of drivers are turning to Google to find quick answers to their most pressing car questions. We analyzed Google Trends to see what’s grinding US drivers’ gears in 2019 and to provide you with the most helpful,
- [Top Problems Women Face at the Auto Shop and How to Avoid Them](https://blog.openbay.com/top-problems-women-face-at-the-auto-shop/) - 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
- [Daylight Saving Time: Avoid Being a Statistic on the Road](https://blog.openbay.com/daylight-saving-time-driver-safety/) - 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
- [How to Pass a State Vehicle Inspection](https://blog.openbay.com/how-to-pass-a-state-vehicle-inspection/) - Think about treating your car’s health similarly to how you treat your own health. No one enjoys going to the doctor (or the repair shop), but preventative maintenance is the key to longevity. If you give your car the attention it needs when it’s giving you signs that something isn’t quite right, then you’ll avoid
- [Then and Now: What Matters Most to Drivers](https://blog.openbay.com/what-matters-most-to-drivers/) - Imagine if cars could communicate with each other in order to prevent possible collisions? What if you could see a forecast of maintenance updates and costs (and how to lower them) based on your driving habits? How about if your car had the ability to find, book and pay for nearby parking? Vehicle connectivity is paving
- [Top Automotive Travel Tips for Thanksgiving](https://blog.openbay.com/top-automotive-travel-tips-for-thanksgiving/) - Not hosting Thanksgiving this year? Invited to dinner a distance from your home? Using your car, truck, SUV, Minivan or your desired 4-wheel vehicle to get there? Well, it's time to start thinking about a little preventative vehicle maintenance before hitting the road. The last thing you want is to be late for dinner or
- [How to Check Engine Coolant Level in a Car, Truck, Minivan, SUV or Other Automobile](https://blog.openbay.com/how-to-check-engine-coolant-level-in-a-car-truck-minivan-suv-or-other-automobile/) - Engine Coolant Engine coolant is a critical component of a vehicle’s cooling system. It reduces the temperature of an automotive engine while it is running. It also prevents any cooling system fluids from freezing when outside temperature drops below freezing. Coolant Systems Vehicle cooling systems are made up of a radiator located behind the vehicle’s
- [How to Check Engine Oil Level in a Car, Truck, Minivan, SUV or Other Automobile](https://blog.openbay.com/how-to-check-engine-oil-level-in-a-car-truck-minivan-suv-or-other-automobile/) - Find out how to check your engine oil levels and how frequently. Engine oil is used to lubricate moving components of an automotive engine while it is running. As the engine components move together, they cause friction. And friction causes heat. Engine oil is used to reduce friction while absorbing heat thereby preventing an engine
- [2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8-  Chevy's New Mid-Engined Sports Car](https://blog.openbay.com/2020-chevrolet-corvette-c8-chevys-new-mid-engined-sports-car/) - The rumor of a mid-engined Corvette has been circulating for over a decade, but for 2020, it may finally become a reality. Spy shots of the car driving on the famous Nurburgring race track in Germany have recently surfaced. The car was camouflaged, but this is the best look we've gotten of the new sports
- [Back to School: You’re Ready, but is Your Car?](https://blog.openbay.com/back-to-school-youre-ready-but-is-your-car/) - It’s already the end of August and you’re ready to head back to campus. However, one thing you may have forgotten to ask yourself is: is my car also ready for the upcoming school year? You may be reading this and saying “it’s just a car, what do I need to get ready?” Actually, there
- [3 Easy Tips to Help Your Automotive Service Shop Run at Maximum Efficiently](https://blog.openbay.com/3-easy-tips-to-help-your-automotive-service-shop-run-at-maximum-efficiently/) - Ever wondered if your automotive service shop is running at optimum efficiency? Efficiency is key to running any business. Here are three tips to maximize efficiency. Tip 1: Establishing an Operating Budget and Turning a Profit Getting down to basics - your monthly budget. What does it cost to operate your business on a monthly
- [A Day in the Life at Openbay: Featuring Our New Office!](https://blog.openbay.com/a-day-in-the-life-at-openbay-featuring-our-brand-new-office/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgwphiapkP8 Exciting news: Openbay has a new home base! Don't worry, we're still the same great company you've come to know and love, just at a new location! Check out our new video showing you around the office and the day to day life of our employees. Interested in starting a career with Openbay?
- [What Does the 5G Rollout Mean for Drivers?](https://blog.openbay.com/what-does-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
- [How to Become a Pothole Warrior](https://blog.openbay.com/how-to-become-a-pothole-warrior/) - If driving on post-winter roads feels like you’re operating a Lunar Roving Vehicle across craters on the moon, you’re not alone. Along with spring flowers and showers come potholes. Cities like Omaha, DC, Detroit, Chicago, Milwaukee, Tulsa, Oklahoma City, New York, San Francisco, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, LA and Seattle (to name a few) are no strangers
- [Spring Cleaning Checklist: How to 'Marie Kondo' Your Car](https://blog.openbay.com/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.
- [Don't Make Me Wait, Call or Think: Millennials and Auto Care Part I](https://blog.openbay.com/dont-make-me-wait-call-or-think-millennials-and-auto-care-part-i/) - 2019 is the first year in US history that the number of millennials surpassed the number of baby boomers. Today, there are about 79.8 million millennials in the U.S. (ages 23 to 38 in 2019), while the total number of baby boomers (ages 55 to 73 in 2019) is 74.1 million. As baby boomers reach
- [How To Go The Extra Mile: Tips For Extending Your Vehicle's Life](https://blog.openbay.com/how-to-go-the-extra-mile-tips-for-extending-your-vehicles-life/) - Happy April Fools Day and, most importantly, Happy National Car Care Month. You may think of your car as a means to an end. If you’re like many of us, you might consider it an expression of your identity, or maybe even a member of the family. In fact, a Toco Warranty study found that
- [‘Adulting’: How Millennials Are Shaping Auto Trends Part II](https://blog.openbay.com/adulting-how-millennials-are-shaping-auto-trends-part-ii/) - We’ve heard all the adages about millennials before. They’re entitled. They constantly need praise in order to be motivated. They whine about wanting to work remotely. They switch jobs too often. They live in their parents’ basements and can’t stand on their own two feet. Their lives take place as much online as they do
- [Openbay Otis Introduces An Industry First: The Cutting-Edge, Interactive, Artificially Intelligent Automotive Service Advisor](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-launches-industry-first-artificial-intelligence-powered-automotive-service-advisor/) - OPENBAY LAUNCHES INDUSTRY-FIRST ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE POWERED AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE ADVISOR FOR AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE BUSINESSES Openbay Otis personalizes interactions and automates communication between automotive service provider and vehicle owner CAMBRIDGE, MA, April 16, 2019 -- Openbay, the award-winning and industry leading marketplace for automotive services and provider of SaaS solutions for the automotive aftermarket, today announced the
- [Get Your Business Ready for Gen Z: Millennial Auto Trends Part III](https://blog.openbay.com/get-your-business-ready-for-gen-z-millennial-auto-trends-part-iii/) - Openbay helps automotive service business meet and exceed modern-day customer expectations with a variety of growth-enhancing tools. Millennial auto trends.
- [The Ultimate List of The Best Apps for Metro DC Drivers](https://blog.openbay.com/ultimate-list-of-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
- [How Music Impacts Your Driving: It's a Bittersweet Symphony](https://blog.openbay.com/how-music-impacts-your-driving-its-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
- [How to Recruit and Retain Better Mechanics in a Talent Drought](https://blog.openbay.com/how-to-recruit-and-retain-better-mechanics-in-a-talent-drought/) - It’s hard enough for small and large automotive service businesses alike to attract, hire, promote, fire and enforce protocol with techs and mechanics in their shops. Whether you're looking to hire an entry level technician or a Master Certified Automobile Technician, the complications are amplified in our current economy, where qualified candidates are harder and
- [How R&G Auto in Alexandria, VA Delivers a Five-Star Customer Experience](https://blog.openbay.com/how-r-g-auto-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.
- [Is Your City's Transportation Network Vulnerable to a Cyberattack?](https://blog.openbay.com/is-your-transportation-network-vulnerable-to-a-cyberattack/) - It seems like you can’t go a day without seeing another headline related to a dramatic cybersecurity breach. You may even feel desensitized to them, taking the “that will never happen to me” mentality. But the truth is, it can happen to anyone, anywhere at anytime. In fact, there are 1.46 billion data breaches each
- [Safer Mobility Starts on School Playgrounds: Empowering the Next Generation of Pedestrians](https://blog.openbay.com/safer-mobility-starts-on-school-playgrounds/) - From Headlines to Legislation to the Streets On Good Friday in Washington, DC, a longtime cycling activist was struck and killed by a man driving a stolen van at more than twice the posted speed limit. David Salovesh, a well-known advocate for protected bike lanes and safer streets, was the first cyclist killed in Metro
- [From Air Force to Auto Repair: Jason Brennan's Journey to Owning One of the Top Shops in the South Suburbs of Chicago](https://blog.openbay.com/from-air-force-to-auto-repair/) - 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
- [Getting Drafted Was “The Best Thing That Could Have Happened” for Barry Steinberg, Owner of Direct Tire & Auto Service](https://blog.openbay.com/getting-drafted-was-the-best-thing-that-could-have-happened-for-barry-steinberg-direct-tire/) - 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
- [Did Millennials Kill American Car Culture?](https://blog.openbay.com/did-millennials-kill-american-car-culture/) - It’s been a rite of passage for generations: the American 16th birthday means getting your own car, allowing you freedom right when you’re starting to ache for it the most. It’s a symbol of independence and a taste of adulthood, the first real signal that childhood is in your rearview mirror and your whole adult
- [How to Spot a Top-Notch Auto Shop](https://blog.openbay.com/how-to-spot-a-top-notch-auto-shop/) - When it comes time to have your vehicle serviced, it’s completely normal to experience a myriad of emotions. There is often confusion over what to repair, anxiety about getting the job done right and fear that you will go to the wrong mechanic. You aren’t alone in your quest to find the right auto repair
- [It's Summertime and the Living is Easy for Adirondack Tire & Service with the Help of Artificial Intelligence](https://blog.openbay.com/adirondack-tire-service-artificial-intelligence/) - With the largest tire inventory in the Northeast and 12 locations serving New York and Vermont, one would think there is little time for kicking back and relaxing at Adirondack Tire & Service. But with the help of machine learning, natural language processing and conversational artificial intelligence, Adirondack employees are seeing a reduction in administrative workload AND an
- [Show, Don’t Tell: The Power of Video in Gaining Your Customers Trust](https://blog.openbay.com/show-dont-tell-the-power-of-video-in-gaining-your-customers-trust/) - Show, Don’t Tell: The Power of Video in Gaining Your Customers Trust “There are two big issues in the [automotive] industry right now: how to attract more qualified people and COI. We all talk about return on investment, or ROI, but the progressive state of mind is just as important, and missing that means the
- [Tireweb Marketing Partners with Openbay to Bring AI-Powered Customer Engagement Tools to Automotive Service Businesses](https://blog.openbay.com/tireweb-marketing-partners-with-openbay-to-provide-ai-customer-engagement-tools/) - TIREWEB MARKETING FORGES PARTNERSHIP WITH OPENBAY TO BRING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) POWERED CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT TOOLS TO AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE BUSINESSES Automotive aftermarket businesses and dealership service departments now positioned to drive service revenue and increase customer satisfaction using the power of artificial intelligence (AI) CAMBRIDGE, MA, July 31, 2019 — Tireweb Marketing is partnering with Openbay,
- [How to Get Instant Auto Repair Quotes Online](https://blog.openbay.com/how-to-get-instant-auto-repair-quotes-online/) - Instant auto repair quotes are available through Openbay. Openbay recently updated its mobile app (pictured above). Instant Online Car Repair Quotes: Just a Few Clicks Away The first nationwide Yellow Pages advertising campaign encouraged anyone looking for a product or service to “let your fingers do the walking. Shop the Yellow Pages way.” The days
- [How Shadetree Automotive Keeps the Spirit of the Good Ol’ Days Alive with a Modern Twist](https://blog.openbay.com/how-shadetree-automotive-keeps-the-spirit-of-the-good-old-days-alive-with-a-modern-twist/) - Shadetree Automotive Quick Facts Family owned and operated by the Lambert family since 1994 Single location in Layton, UT Free shuttle service, free loaner cars, free 24 hr towing with repairs Keeping the Spirit of the Good Ol’ Days Alive A “Shadetree Mechanic” referred to your local Mr. Fix-It hobbyist who worked on family member’s,
- [What To Do If You Run Out of Gas](https://blog.openbay.com/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
- [Openbay Teams Up with Lyft to Make Auto Repair Convenient and Affordable for Drivers](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-teams-up-with-lyft/) - If you’re a Lyft driver, you want an affordable way to keep your vehicle in top condition. Good news! Earlier this year, Openbay teams up with Lyft to provide drivers with convenient access to reliable and cost-efficient automotive service in order to keep maintenance and repair costs down. The collaboration has since expanded and is
- [How to Give Back by Tipping Your Mechanic](https://blog.openbay.com/giving-tuesday-tipping-your-mechanic/) - Ever thought about tipping your mechanic? Here in the U.S. we tip waitstaff at restaurants, baristas when we get coffee and valets when they park our cars. Because these are common situations, we don't think twice about tipping. What about less common situations, like when you have your car serviced? It is nice to let
- [Top 9 automotive services requested on Openbay during February 2020, Total Vehicle Miles Traveled in U.S.](https://blog.openbay.com/total-miles-traveled-in-us-top-9-automotive-services-february-2020-openbay/) - As predicted, for the month of February 2020, total vehicle miles traveled (VMT) by U.S. drivers continued a downward trend as estimated by data from the U.S. Department of Transportation and studies conducted by Openbay. This trend will most likely flatten through March 2020 based on historical trends and any unforeseen events. VMT for the
- [How Virtual Service Advisor Otis Helps Award-Winning Turbo Tim's Anything Automotive Go Above and Beyond for Customers](https://blog.openbay.com/virtual-service-advisor-otis-helps-turbo-tims-go-above-and-beyond-for-customers/) - Turbo Tim’s service appointments achieved a compounded monthly growth rate of 31% (CMGR) over a 6-month period using the Virtual Service Advisor Otis by Openbay Award-winning Turbo Tim’s Anything Automotive is not your average automotive shop. Turbo Tim Suggs opened Turbo Tim’s Anything Automotive in 2006 with the goal to not only fix cars, but
- [Why the Automotive Repair and Service Industry Needs to Deploy Online Chat Platforms Now](https://blog.openbay.com/why-the-automotive-repair-and-service-industry-needs-to-deploy-online-chat-platforms-now/) - What is online chat? What is a chatbot? And why would any automotive service business need either for their website now? Newsflash - commerce has changed. Maybe forever. The way consumers research, select and purchase goods and services has changed sharply in recent weeks. We are witnessing a major paradigm shift in consumer shopping behavior
- [15 Business Benefits of Online Chat Platforms for the Automotive Service Industry](https://blog.openbay.com/15-business-benefits-of-online-chat-platforms-for-the-automotive-service-industry/) - Owners of automotive repair and service businesses - online chat platforms based on AI are available to increase new consumer acquisition and grow revenue.
- [Openbay Is Available to Lyft Drivers for Convenient, Affordable Auto Repair](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-is-available-to-lyft-drivers-for-convenient-affordable-auto-repair/) - Lyft drivers and rideshare drivers in general still need to keep their vehicles running, and automotive maintenance and repair facilities have been designated to be an essential service by the government.
- [Openbay Partners With NAPA AutoCare to Meet Growing Automotive Service Demand](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-partners-with-napa-autocare-to-meet-growing-automotive-service-demand/) - 16,000+ NAPA U.S. AutoCare Centers now have access to the Openbay marketplace to fulfill record-high demand for automotive services Openbay, the award-winning marketplace for automotive service and repair and provider of SaaS-based solutions for the automotive service industry, has partnered with NAPA (National Automotive Parts Association), a global leader in the automotive aftermarket industry, to
- [5 Important Tips To Maintain Your Car or Truck During COVID-19 Lockdown](https://blog.openbay.com/5-important-tips-to-maintain-your-car-or-truck-during-covid-19-lockdown-openbay/) - Many of us have not used our motor vehicles at all since the Work-From-Home (WFH) order was enforced by employers due to COVID-19. Some of you may have used your vehicle only a few times. The good news is we are no longer sitting in traffic, spending our cash on gas, parking fees and general
- [Frequently Asked Questions about online chat, chatbots, and advanced chat platforms for auto repair and service shops and businesses](https://blog.openbay.com/frequently-asked-questions-about-online-chat-chatbots-and-advanced-chat-platforms-for-auto-repair-and-service-shops-and-businesses-openbay/) - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about online chat, chatbots, and advanced chat platforms for auto repair and service shops and businesses What is online chat for automotive repair and maintenance businesses? Online chat is software that installs on a business website and offers a way for consumers and customers to communicate with an automotive service business
- [March 2020: Automotive Services Marketplace Experiences Online User Growth, Top 10 automotive repair and service requested on Openbay](https://blog.openbay.com/march-2020-automotive-services-marketplace-experiences-online-user-growth-top-10-automotive-repair-and-service-requested-on-openbay/) - March 2020: Automotive Services Marketplace Experiences Online User Growth, Top 10 automotive repair and service requested on Openbay Leading up to and during the month of March 2020, many of us in the U.S. experienced events that may change the course of daily life from this day forward due to the global outbreak of COVID-19.
- [6 Best Practices Implemented by Automotive Service Center Leaders on Openbay During COVID-19 - Touchless Auto Repair and Service](https://blog.openbay.com/6-best-practices-implemented-by-automotive-service-center-leaders-on-openbay-during-covid-19-touchless-auto-repair-and-service/) - Vehicle owners in need of car repair may be hesitating to move forward these days due to concerns about health and safety. When they are ready for service, they can be assured local auto repair businesses are going the extra mile to ensure customers and employees are healthy and safe. Openbay recently surveyed their top
- [Predicting an Unprecedented 65% Drop In Total Vehicle Miles Traveled in U.S. for March 2020 - How Automotive Services Are Impacted](https://blog.openbay.com/predicting-an-unprecedented-65-percent-drop-in-total-vehicle-miles-traveled-in-u-s-for-march-2020-openbay/) - Predicting an Unprecedented 65% Drop In Total Vehicle Miles Traveled in U.S. for March 2020 - How Automotive Services Are Impacted As the COVID-19 pandemic hit U.S. soil early this year and as states went into shelter-in-place, many businesses implemented a work-from-home policy. Non-essential travel was discouraged by local towns, cities, and states. Additionally, the
- [Tire Review "What's Treading" Podcast: AI, Machine Learning and Online Chat Platforms with Openbay CEO](https://blog.openbay.com/podcast-tire-review-whats-treading-artificial-intelligence-machine-learning-and-online-chat-platforms-with-openbay/) - What Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Can Bring to a Shop’s Digital Presence, and How Online Chat Platforms Can Benefit Tire Dealers and Automotive Service Businesses Openbay founder and CEO, Rob Infantino, met with Tire Review’s Madeleine Winer for a podcast conversation about artificial intelligence and machine learning in the automotive industry. They also discuss
- [Openbay Unveils New Automotive Service and Repair Marketplace App with Contactless Payment Processing for Consumers and Business Fleets](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-unveils-new-automotive-service-and-repair-marketplace-app-with-contactless-payment-processing-for-consumers-and-business-fleets/) -  Press release Openbay Unveils New Automotive Service and Repair Marketplace App with Contactless Payment Processing for Consumers and Business Fleets The Openbay marketplace app is designed for vehicle owners to discover local automotive service businesses, receive personalized service estimates, book service appointments, process payment
- [Summer Travel: 5 Steps to Get Your Car Ready in the Age of COVID-19](https://blog.openbay.com/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
- [Openbay Otis Product Update: Customer Facing, Real-Time Information Banner](https://blog.openbay.com/otis-product-update-customer-facing-real-time-information-banner/) - The automotive service industry responded quickly to the COVID-19 pandemic. Swift actions included servicing vehicles by implementing contact-free auto repair and service to ensure customer and employee safety. NEW: Otis Banner Feature In parallel, Openbay Otis customers were able to deploy a newly released feature highlighting important announcements from the business via a fixed display banner atop of
- [Openbay Otis Integrates with TireShop by Freedomsoft  Making Online Self-Service Appointment Booking Available for the Automotive Service Industry ](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-otis-integrates-with-tireshop-by-freedomsoft-making-online-self-service-appointment-booking-available-for-the-automotive-service-industry/) - Press release Automotive service booking from advanced online chat platform allows customers to book service and receive appointment confirmation instantly and automatically Cambridge, MA -- (BUSINESS WIRE) May 28, 2020 -- Openbay, Inc. an industry-leading automotive service marketplace and SaaS company, today announced integration between its AI-powered online chat platform, Otis, and TireShop by Freedomsoft.
- [Sullivan’s Tire Pros & Auto Service Uses Advanced Online Chat Technology to Keep a 70-Year-Old Business Thriving](https://blog.openbay.com/sullivans-tire-pros-auto-service-uses-advanced-online-chat-technology-to-keep-a-70-year-old-business-thriving/) - How do you keep a multi-generational tire and automotive service business positioned for lasting growth? This was the opportunity Ryan Sullivan, Owner and President of Sullivan’s Tire Pros & Auto Service in Seaside, CA considered when he returned to the family business from a successful career in the technology industry. The answer: use the latest
- [Openbay Rolls Out Automotive Service Industry’s First Online Chat Platform Featuring a Tire Catalog and Automotive Services](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-rolls-out-automotive-service-industrys-first-online-chat-platform-featuring-a-tire-catalog-and-automotive-services/) - Press release Openbay Rolls Out Automotive Service Industry’s First Online Chat Platform Featuring a Tire Catalog and Automotive Services Advanced Chat Platform Aligns Automotive Aftermarket Businesses with Shopping Behavior of the New Digital-First Consumer Cambridge, MA -- (BUSINESS WIRE) June 17, 2020 -- Openbay, Inc. an industry-leading automotive service marketplace and SaaS company, today announced
- [Aspen Auto Clinic Uses an Advanced Online Chat Platform to Increase Customer Loyalty, Car Count and Average Automotive Repair Orders](https://blog.openbay.com/aspen-auto-clinic-uses-advanced-online-chat-platform-to-increase-customer-loyalty-car-count-and-average-automotive-repair-orders/) - How do you make a multi-award winning automotive service business even better? By improving the way it interacts with people online and through its website. The team at Aspen Auto Clinic turned to Openbay Otis, an advanced online chat platform for automotive service business websites. Otis instantly engages website visitors in 2-way chat-like conversations. Otis
- [100,000 Mile Service - What's the Cost?](https://blog.openbay.com/100000-mile-service-whats-the-cost/) - Let’s say you own a six, seven, eight-year “young” car. Your odometer reads between 100,000 - 120,000 miles. Your dash is illuminated with a wrench or a display that says “Service.” Your car’s telling you it’s time for service, but you’re not sure what’s involved in a typical 100,000 mile service checklist. Service indicators at
- [Openbay selected as a presenter at NAPA AutoCare Virtual conference - 2020](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-selected-as-a-presenter-at-napa-autocare-virtual-conference-2020/) - The theme of the NAPA AutoCare conference is "TOGETHER TOWARDS TOMORROW". Hosted by the NAPA AutoCare Team in Atlanta and powered by preferred partner KUKUI. This two-day event starting on July 9, 2020 will include general sessions, various breakout seminars, a tradeshow and virtual vendor booths. Shop owners attending this meeting will learn the key
- [What do Mechanics Look for When Performing a Vehicle Inspection?](https://blog.openbay.com/what-do-mechanics-look-for-when-performing-vehicle-inspections/) - One of the big pains in the neck about owning a car is having to re-register each and every year (depending on your state, you’ll renew either annually or biennially through the state’s Registry of Motor Vehicles). A big part of that is taking your car in for a mandatory vehicle inspection. Although not required in every
- [Car Battery Dead: What to Do When Your Battery Dies](https://blog.openbay.com/car-battery-dead-how-to-jump-start-your-battery/) - Car battery dead? Let's take a guess: it's an inconvenient time, right? Car batteries always die at the wrong time. Not that there’s necessarily any good time for a battery to give up the ghost. But you usually only discover it’s dead when you’re in a rush to get somewhere and your engine won’t turn
- [Dowdy's Automotive's Online-to-Offline Customer Acquisition Strategy Includes Advanced Online Chat](https://blog.openbay.com/dowdys-automotives-online-to-offline-customer-acquisition-strategy-includes-advanced-online-chat/) - Dowdy’s Automotive is a multi-location automotive repair and maintenance service center located in the Boise Metro area and a NAPA AutoCare member. Under the leadership of President and CEO John Davis, Dowdy’s Automotive has successfully grown to 5 locations across two states, with plans to expand even more in the Boise, ID market. Mission Statement
- [5 Most Common Truck and Car Problems Experienced during Summer Months](https://blog.openbay.com/5-most-common-car-and-truck-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
- [Engage Online Visitors: Advanced Online Chat Gives Tom’s Tire Pros Website a Digital Voice to Engage Online Visitors When It Matters Most.](https://blog.openbay.com/engage-online-visitors-advanced-online-chat-gives-toms-tire-pros-website-a-digital-voice-to-engage-online-visitors-when-it-matters-most/) - A Strong Foundation Tom’s Tire Pros is a multi-location tire and automotive service center serving the communities of Abilene and San Angelo Texas. For years Tom's Tire Pros has provided local residents with the high-quality tires and automotive parts combined with exceptional automotive service - a key reason for the business’ lasting success. This gave
- [How to Avoid an Expensive Car Repair Bill](https://blog.openbay.com/how-to-avoid-an-expensive-car-repair-bill/) - Have you ever been surprised by a shockingly expensive car repairs bill? That's not a position you want to be in. Questions you may ask yourself is, "how did this happen"? Getting hit with a repair bill is most commonly the result of a couple of things; (1) not maintaining your vehicle according to the
- [Openbay featured in Fodor's Travel - Must Have apps before hitting the road](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-featured-in-fodors-travel-must-have-apps-before-hitting-the-road/) - Here is Fodor's Travel list of 10 mobile apps before hitting the road. According to Fodor's Travel, "whether you’re striking out on a day trip or making a cross-country trek, one of the keys to a successful road trip is being prepared." Here at Openbay we agree. Being prepared for any road trip is important
- [5 Things To Look for When Choosing a Car Repair Shop](https://blog.openbay.com/5-things-too-look-for-when-choosing-a-car-repair-shop/) - Despite what you may have been told to the contrary, finding an automotive service center isn’t impossible. Truth be told, there are plenty of honest and reliable car repair centers to be found all over. But choosing one at random can be potentially costly. So how can you tell the good service centers from others?
- [Why is My Check Engine Light On?](https://blog.openbay.com/why-is-my-check-engine-light-on/) - If you are a Gen-Z or Millennial reading this article, there was a time cars did not have the benefit of computer technology under the hood, nor was there any type of Check Engine light on the dashboard to let us know that something needed attention. Typically a motorist would find themselves stranded by the
- [PROMOTE WHAT YOUR BUSINESS VALUES THE MOST FOR ITS CUSTOMERS](https://blog.openbay.com/promote-what-your-business-values-the-most-for-its-customers/) - Product Update: Openbay Otis Get the latest news about Openbay and “What’s new in Openbay?” Check back here regularly to see what's new, or subscribe to receive blog updates by email. What's new with Openbay Otis: Business Benefits Card Quick summary: Openbay recently announced a new feature of Otis, Business Benefits Card that highlights the
- [10 Money-Saving Tips for Bringing a Car to College](https://blog.openbay.com/10-money-saving-tips-for-bringing-a-car-to-college/) - Million of students are heading off to college. Some students will study in classrooms with proper spacing from each other while others will learn via video conferencing in dorm rooms and off-campus apartments. And some students will remain in their hometown attending classes via video. There are many uncertainties with regard to education and the
- [‘It starts with a conversation’: How Buckley’s Auto Care Uses Openbay Otis Advanced Online Chat to Engage Website Visitors and Grow Services](https://blog.openbay.com/it-starts-with-a-conversation-how-buckleys-auto-care-uses-openbay-otis-advanced-online-chat-to-engage-website-visitors-and-grow-services/) - Buckley’s Auto Care is a proud NAPA AutoCare Center and one of the oldest family-owned and operated automotive repair and service centers in the state of Delaware. There are many reasons for Buckley’s Auto Care’s enduring success and they all share a common thread: a deep dedication to their customers and the Maryland community they
- [Why Does My Car Air Conditioner Smell When I Turn It On?](https://blog.openbay.com/why-does-my-car-air-conditioner-smell-when-i-turn-it-on/) - I turn on the air conditioner and then an unpleasant odor takes over the cabin. Why does my Air Conditioner Smell? Find out why. Causes and solutions.
- [5 Telltale Signs Your Car Needs a Brake Service](https://blog.openbay.com/5-telltale-signs-your-car-needs-a-brake-service/) - Picture this, you’re driving down the road and you press down on your brake pedal because you need to either slow down or come to a stop. While pressing on the brake pedal, all of a sudden you hear a grinding noise coming from somewhere. Next, you immediately take your foot off the pedal and
- [How Often Do I Need an Oil Change for my Car?](https://blog.openbay.com/how-often-do-i-need-an-oil-change/) - Inquiring minds like yours probably want to know: Q. How important is it to get an oil change on a regular basis? Q. Are recommended oil changes just another way for car manufacturers to get you back into the dealership? Q. Are fast lube oil change shops pushing a false message on you? It's hard
- [‘An A-plus Experience’: Why Leete Tire & Auto Center Uses Advanced Online Chat to Connect with Online Customers and Grow Service Appointments](https://blog.openbay.com/an-a-plus-experience-why-leete-tire-auto-center-uses-advanced-online-chat-to-connect-with-online-customers-and-grow-service-appointments/) - Leete Tire & Auto Center is a long-standing, highly trusted, and highest rated auto repair and tire service business in the central Virginia area. Their six NAPA Auto Care Centers are also TIA-certified tire dealerships and AAA Roadside Assistance service providers. Leete Tire & Auto Center has been in operation since 1942, and continues to
- [Top 5 Common Problems That Can Make Your Car’s Air Conditioning Blow Warm Air](https://blog.openbay.com/top-5-common-problems-that-can-make-your-cars-air-conditioning-blow-warm-air/) - It’s a hot day. You just exited an air-conditioned home or office. You make a beeline to your car. Then, you quickly unlock it, open the door, and enter a hot and stale air filled vehicle. You start your engine and quickly turn on the AC expecting cool air to start flowing. You wait. Only
- [‘Openbay Otis Positions Our Business for Growth’: Why Harrell’s Tire & Auto Service Turns to Advanced Online Chat to Engage Customers and Convert Sessions into Services](https://blog.openbay.com/otis-positions-our-business-for-growth-why-harrells-tire-auto-service-turns-to-advanced-online-chat-to-engage-online-customers-and-convert-sessions-into-services/) - For more than seventy-five years, family-owned and operated Harrell’s Tire & Auto Service has been the most trusted name in auto repair in the Fayetteville, NC area. Generations of vehicle owners have turned to the proud NAPA AutoCare business for their tire and automotive service needs. It all started in 1945 when Luther Harrell started
- [Ready to Sell Your Car? Follow These 6 Steps to Prepare It for Sale and Earn Top Dollar](https://blog.openbay.com/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.
- [Thatcher’s Tire Pros & Auto Center Meets Current and Future Customers’ Information Needs with an Online Chat Platform Designed Specifically for the Automotive Aftermarket](https://blog.openbay.com/thatchers-tire-pros-auto-center-meets-current-and-future-customers-information-needs-with-an-online-chat-platform-designed-specifically-for-the-automotive-aftermarket/) - Every business claims to be the best. For Thatcher’s Tire Pros & Auto Center, being the best is more than just a claim. Thatcher’s Tire Pros & Auto Center is a proud Tire Pros operation serving the Superior, WI area for sixty-seven years and counting. Their staying power starts with providing clients the highest-quality tire
- [The Right to Repair Law - Don’t Let Vehicle Manufacturers Move the Goalposts](https://blog.openbay.com/the-right-to-repair-law-dont-let-vehicle-manufacturers-move-the-goal-posts/) - Moving the goalposts is a sports metaphor that means to change how a goal can be scored while the game is still in progress to give one side an advantage or disadvantage. Vehicle manufacturers are seeking to move the goalposts placing consumers and independent repair facilities at a disadvantage by lobbying against the Right to Repair
- [Creating an Inclusive Auto Service Experience: Pioneering Friendly Auto Centers is the First Auto Center to Earn the Certified Autism Center Designation](https://blog.openbay.com/pioneering-friendly-auto-centers-is-the-first-auto-center-to-earn-the-certified-autism-center-designation/) - Friendly Auto Centers is a multi-award-winning, family-owned automotive service and repair business in Mesa, AZ on the Openbay marketplace. When Friendly Auto Centers opened in 2014, President and CEO Steve Rozansky had years of experience as an ASE Master Mechanic and a passion for his community. Steve’s mission was to create a family-owned business delivering
- [‘Openbay Otis Creates an Ongoing Conversation that Starts Online’: Why NAPA AutoCare Center Community Auto Uses Advanced Online Chat to Build a Website Experience that Transforms Digital-First Consumers into Long-Term Customers](https://blog.openbay.com/napa-autocare-center-community-auto-engages-digital-first-consumers-with-advanced-online-chat/) - Community Auto founder and President Eric Warrington understands that for most consumers the auto repair experience is stressful. That’s why he made it his company’s mission to focus on customer care, not just repair. Community Auto is a family-owned and operated automotive service business that has served the Fort Collins, CO community since 1995. They
- [News: Openbay Unveils Integration With Major Tire Suppliers and Tire Wholesalers for Its Advanced Online Chat Platform, Otis](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-unveils-integration-with-major-tire-suppliers-and-tire-wholesalers-for-its-advanced-online-chat-platform-otis/) - Automotive Service and Repair Businesses running Openbay Otis on their website can now offer a selection of tire brands, tire pricing and availability from more than 30 tire suppliers and wholesalers CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Openbay, Inc. the industry-leading automotive service marketplace and SaaS company, today announced the company has enhanced its advanced and automated online
- [News: Driven Brands’ Meineke Car Care Centers® Join the Openbay Marketplace to Meet Growing Demand for Automotive Services](https://blog.openbay.com/driven-brands-meineke-car-care-centers-join-the-openbay-marketplace-to-meet-growing-demand-for-automotive-services/) - Update: December 27, 2020 (see notes below) Cambridge, MA – November 16, 2020 (BUSINESSWIRE)-- Openbay, Inc. the industry-leading automotive service marketplace and SaaS company, today announced Meineke Car Care Centers® have become a member of the Openbay marketplace for automotive service and repair. Now around 800 Meineke locations across the nation will have access to
- [Uh-oh! Why Is My Dashboard Tire Pressure Light On?](https://blog.openbay.com/uh-oh-why-is-my-dashboard-tire-pressure-light-on/) - Your car’s tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS for short) is the “voice” of your tires that sometimes speaks up and says, “Check my air, please!” But because not all cars can talk (yet), that urgent request is communicated to you through warning lights on your dash. If there’s an angry-looking light on your dashboard console
- [Howls, Growls, and Groans: Guess the Source of 8 Not-So-Funny Sounds Your Car Makes](https://blog.openbay.com/howls-growls-and-groans-guess-the-source-of-8-not-so-funny-sounds-your-car-makes/) - Cars make the funniest sounds, but it’s only a laughing matter when they’re coming from someone else’s vehicle. Odds are you won’t think it’s so funny when it happens to you. If you’re hearing creepy, inexplicable noises coming from your car, it’s not the ghost of Halloween past catching up with you but the warning
- [Top Automotive Travel Tips for Thanksgiving 2020](https://blog.openbay.com/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
- [‘Openbay Otis Does All the Legwork’: How Sevcik’s Service Center Wins More Business through Advanced Online Chat for Automotive Service Businesses](https://blog.openbay.com/how-sevciks-service-center-wins-business-and-elevates-the-customer-service-experience-using-openbay-otis-advanced-online-chat-for-automotive-service-businesses/) - Sevcik’s Service Center is a family-owned and operated auto repair business and NAPA AutoCare Center in College Station, TX. Founder Leon Sevcik, Jr. built his auto shop on quality automotive service, hard work, and a passion for customer service. In fact, Leon was so passionate about excellent service he knew each of his loyal customers
- [News: Wrench Mobile Vehicle Inspection, Maintenance and Repair Service Joins the Openbay Marketplace to Meet Growing Demand for Convenient and Contactless Automotive Service](https://blog.openbay.com/news-wrench-mobile-vehicle-inspection-maintenance-and-repair-service-joins-the-openbay-marketplace-to-meet-growing-demand-for-convenient-and-contactless-automotive-service/) - Cambridge, MA – (Businesswire) - Nov 30, 2020 – Openbay, the industry-leading automotive service marketplace and SaaS company, today announced its partnership with Wrench, the largest vehicle Inspection and Maintenance and Repair platform in the U.S. Wrench’s technology platform streamlines the delivery of over 750 high-quality, on-location, contactless automotive services to owners of private and
- [Ask a Master Automotive Technician: Why Did My Car Fail Inspection and How Do I Get it Fixed?](https://blog.openbay.com/ask-a-master-automotive-technician-why-did-my-car-fail-inspection-and-how-do-i-get-it-fixed/) - Written by Rob Grant, Automotive Operations Manager at Openbay. Rob is an ASE Certified Technician and frequent contributor to this blog, specializing in all things automotive service and repair. Taking your car in for a required state inspection is never fun, but having it fail inspection is even worse. If you’ve found yourself in this
- [5 Common Tire Problems Drivers Encounter](https://blog.openbay.com/5-common-tire-problems-drivers-encounter/) - Nobody likes to think about tire problems. But if you don’t anticipate what could go wrong, you’re practically guaranteeing that something will go wrong. And that’s not exactly a ball of laughs, is it? The bottom line is this: If you drive a car, you’ve got to think about your tires. Not only that, you’ve
- [Why It's Important to Rotate Your Tires](https://blog.openbay.com/whats-tire-rotation-and-why-is-it-important/) - A lot of people flake out when it comes to having their tires rotated on a regular basis, but did you know that failing to do so can cost you hundreds of dollars a year in tire replacement? It's important to rotate your tires to ensure you are getting the maximum life out of our
- [Meet Mike: He Thinks Everyone Deserves a Better Car Repair Experience](https://blog.openbay.com/meet-mike-he-thinks-everyone-deserves-a-better-car-repair-experience/) - Where do you live, and how’d you learn about Openbay? I live in Irvine, CA. I first heard about Openbay from a friend who’d found out about it on Reddit. What kind of vehicles do you drive? I have a 2013 Subaru BRZ and a 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser. When you first heard about it,
- [‘Otis Creates a Personalized Experience’: How Hogan Tire & Auto Service Serves Today's Digital Consumers Using Advanced Online Chat for Automotive Service Businesses](https://blog.openbay.com/hogan-tire-auto-service-uses-advanced-online-chat-for-automotive-service-businesses-digital-consumer-experience-openbay-otis/) - Hogan Tire & Auto Service is a third-generation family-owned tire and auto service business in the greater Boston area. Founder Thomas E. Hogan started the company in 1915 when the automotive service industry was just beginning. Hogan Tire & Auto Service has been in continuous operation for over a century through a winning formula of
- [How to Keep Your Battery Charged, Especially During Cold Weather](https://blog.openbay.com/how-to-keep-your-battery-charged/) - It’s not always necessary to jump start your battery, especially if you take preventive measures to keep your battery charged when you’re not frequently using your car or during cold weather months. Needless to say, there’s some confusion out there about what the different methods are. In particular, confusion reigns supreme about the difference between
- [‘Staying Ahead of the Curve’: How Victory Auto Service & Glass Gains New Customers and Grows Service Bookings with Openbay marketplace](https://blog.openbay.com/staying-ahead-of-the-curve-how-victory-auto-service-glass-gains-new-customers-and-grows-service-bookings-with-openbay-marketplace/) - Victory Auto Service & Glass is an award-winning, family-owned and -operated automotive repair and auto glass service business based in the Minneapolis metro area. Owner and President Jeff Matt started his career as an automotive technician. He had a vision to one day lead a business committed to delivering an honest and trustworthy experience
- [Find a Mechanic That You Love! Openbay Plays Matchmaker for Vehicle Owners on Valentine's Day](https://blog.openbay.com/whats-your-favorite-auto-repair-shop-openbay-plays-matchmaker-for-vehicle-owners-this-valentines-day/) - Valentine’s Day is a day to show the ones you love how much you appreciate them. But, this Holiday doesn’t have to be just for those in a relationship. It can be a day for everyone. We share love for many people in our lives: friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, and let's not forget...our auto mechanics! Find a
- [News: Openbay Intelligent Chat and Messaging Platform Integrates with Shop Boss Auto Repair Shop Management Software Driving Service Revenue and Shop Efficiency](https://blog.openbay.com/news-openbay-intelligent-chat-and-messaging-platform-integrates-with-shop-boss-auto-repair-shop-management-software-driving-service-revenue-and-shop-efficiency/) - Openbay Intelligent Chat and Messaging Platform Integrates with Shop Boss Auto Repair Shop Management Software Driving Service Revenue and Shop Efficiency Combined solution helps convert more online consumers into customers, increase staff productivity through automation, and drive automotive service and repair revenue for automotive service centers Cambridge, MA (Businesswire) – February 16, 2021
- [News: Openbay Unveils New Website to Better Showcase Features and Benefits of the Intelligent, Automated Chat and Messaging Platform for Automotive Service Industry](https://blog.openbay.com/news-openbay-unveils-new-website-to-better-showcase-features-and-benefits-of-the-intelligent-automated-chat-and-messaging-platform-for-automotive-service-industry/) - Openbay Unveils New Website to Better Showcase Features and Benefits of the Intelligent, Automated Chat and Messaging Platform for Automotive Service Industry Cambridge, MA – March 1, 2021 — Openbay, Inc. the industry-leading automotive service marketplace and SaaS company, today introduced a new website for its intelligent, automated chat and messaging platform, Openbay Otis. The new
- [News: Openbay Web Platform Set the Benchmark for Convenient Automotive Repair and Service](https://blog.openbay.com/news-openbay-mobile-and-web-platforms-set-the-benchmark-for-convenient-automotive-repair-and-service/) - Openbay Web Platform Set the Benchmark for Convenient Automotive Repair and Service Vehicle owners who download, book, and complete a service using the new iOS app will receive $10 off their initial service Cambridge, MA – [Businesswire] March 16, 2021 — Openbay, Inc. the leading and award-winning e-commerce automotive service marketplace and SaaS company for the
- [Virtual Roundtable: How NAPA AutoCare Center Owners are Using Openbay Otis Intelligent Chat to Engage Consumers and Grow Services](https://blog.openbay.com/virtual-roundtable-how-napa-autocare-center-owners-are-using-openbay-otis-intelligent-chat-to-engage-consumers-and-grow-services/) - Openbay sits down with NAPA AutoCare Center Business Owners Brandon Harrell and Tim Hollenshade to discuss Openbay Otis intelligent chat
- [News: Update to Lyft Driver Experience for Auto Repair and Service on Openbay Marketplace](https://blog.openbay.com/update-to-lyft-driver-experience-for-auto-repair-and-service-on-openbay-marketplace/) - Openbay updated the Lyft driver experience on its e-commerce automotive marketplace for repair and service. As Lyft drivers return to serving the transportation needs of Lyft customers post-covid, it is more important than ever to keep vehicles in tip-top operational shape. Openbay is making auto repair and service convenient and affordable for Lyft drivers. Here
- [’Otis Can Handle That’: Why Cleve-Hill Auto & Tire Uses Openbay Otis Intelligent Chat to Elevate the Online Customer Service Experience and Grow Service Revenue](https://blog.openbay.com/why-cleve-hill-auto-tire-uses-openbay-otis-intelligent-chat-to-elevate-the-online-customer-service-experience-and-grow-services/) - “At Cleve-Hill, we love customer service,” shares Joe Nicosia, Jr., Vice President of Cleve-Hill Auto & Tire. “In fact, it was our interest in new ways to better serve today’s customers that led us to Openbay Otis intelligent chat.” Cleve-Hill Auto & Tire is a successful family-owned and -operated auto and tire service business located
- [Live Chat vs. Chatbots vs. Intelligent & Automated Chat and Messaging For Automotive Service Center Websites (Auto Repair)](https://blog.openbay.com/live-chat-vs-chatbots-vs-intelligent-automated-chat-and-messaging-for-automotive-service-center-websites-auto-repair/) - Which chat platform is right for your auto repair business website? There are several types of chat platforms available on the market today. From general live chat offerings to "chatbots" to fully automated AI powered chat (Intelligent chat). Which platform is right for your auto repair business depends on your needs and available resources to
- [‘Now is the Time to Make a Change’: How BlueSky Tire & Auto Service Gives Today’s Consumers First-Class Service Using an Intelligent, Automated Chat Platform](https://blog.openbay.com/now-is-the-time-to-make-a-change-how-bluesky-tire-auto-service-gives-todays-consumers-first-class-service-using-an-intelligent-automated-chat-platform/) - “Our vision is to do business the way today’s consumers want to do business,” says George Kingman, President of Advanced Shop Leadership. “This led us to Openbay Otis, the innovative and automated intelligent chat platform from Openbay.” George brings decades of leadership and automotive industry expertise to ASL. He currently serves as Managing Partner of
- [Don't Overlook this Simple Retention Tactic: Put Today’s and Tomorrow’s Customers in Need of Auto Repair and Service in the Driver’s Seat](https://blog.openbay.com/dont-overlook-this-simple-retention-tactic-put-todays-and-tomorrows-customers-in-need-of-auto-repair-and-service-in-the-drivers-seat/) - Don't ignore a simple retention tactic: sending out service reminders via e-mail or text, making follow-up calls, mailing postcards, scheduling next visits at the time of car delivery — there are many tactics automotive service-repair businesses can use to retain customers. But one simple tactic is often overlooked: empowerment. The customers of today, and tomorrow,
- [Master Service Pricing to Stand Out on the Openbay Marketplace](https://blog.openbay.com/understanding-service-pricing-to-stand-out-on-the-openbay-marketplace/) - Openbay vehicle owners consider several factors when deciding whether to book service at your business, including location, ratings and reviews, amenities, and, of course, price. Today we’re going to take an in-depth look at how service pricing works on the Openbay marketplace. Nobody knows your auto service business better than you do. That’s why Openbay
- [Openbay is the most convenient way to find, book and pay for auto repair, according to Brandfuge](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-is-the-most-convenient-way-to-find-book-and-pay-for-auto-repair-according-to-brandfuge/) - According to a recent article posted on Brandfuge and written by Patrick Fletcher, Openbay "is the most convenient way to find, book and pay for auto repair". The entire team at Openbay agrees! Our users agree too given the high and favorable Google rating and reviews from customers that have used Openbay. Openbay launched its
- [Timeless Pillars and New Automotive Digital Tools Help Power Double-Digit Growth at K&W Tire](https://blog.openbay.com/timeless-pillars-and-new-automotive-digital-tools-help-power-double-digit-growth-at-kw-tire/) - Timeless Pillars of K&W Tire These are the pillars that support the fast-growing business at K&W Tire Inc., says Jim Reeser, director of retail operations, helping propel K&W from 6 to soon-to-be 7 locations in Pennsylvania and Vermont. And while these pillars are timeless, the tools Reeser uses to erect them have changed dramatically
- [Openbay Becomes A National Account for Jiffy Lube](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-becomes-a-national-account-for-jiffy-lube-2/) - The Jiffy Lube fleet team announced a new agreement with Openbay, adding the online automotive repair and service marketplace as a National Cash Account. Openbay is an easy, convenient online platform designed to help consumers identify, compare, and select an automotive service center within proximity of their location for automotive repair and service. Some of
- [Join Openbay at the Automotive Aftermarket’s Premier Event, AAPEX 2021 in Las Vegas November 2-4, 2021, booth R8228](https://blog.openbay.com/join-openbay-at-the-automotive-aftermarkets-premier-event-aapex-2021-in-las-vegas-november-2-4-2021-booth-r8228/) - Join Openbay at the automotive aftermarket’s premier event, AAPEX2021 in Las Vegas November 2-4, 2021, booth R8228. Automotive industry leaders will take the stage at AAPEX to discuss the pandemic’s effect on supply chain and how to handle customer demands during as the automotive industry rebounds. Openbay will be on hand inside the NAPA AutoCare
- [Rivian Goes Public - Will Openbay Service EV On Its Automotive Services Marketplace?](https://blog.openbay.com/rivian-goes-public-will-openbay-service-ev-on-its-automotive-services-marketplace/) - First the big news, Rivian went public yesterday (November 10th, 2021) making all kind of headlines and breaking records. In 2019 members of Openbay attended the New York International Auto Show. Rivian was on display and we were able to take a few pictures and a video of a vehicle walkthrough. Openbay is currently servicing
- [7 Fall Driving Tips: Handing Wet Leaves & Rain](https://blog.openbay.com/fall-driving-tips-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
- [Openbay Welcomes Tuffy® Tire & Auto Service to its Automotive Services Marketplace](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-welcomes-tuffy-tire-auto-service-to-its-automotive-services-marketplace/) - Openbay Welcomes Tuffy Tire & Auto Service to its Automotive Services Marketplace Openbay announces a new partnership with Tuffy Tire & Auto Service, adding its corporate and franchise locations to its automotive repair and service marketplace. Openbay is an easy-to-use, convenient online platform designed to help consumers identify, compare, and select an automotive service center
- [Top Automotive Travel Tips for Travelers by Auto for Thanksgiving 2021](https://blog.openbay.com/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
- [Openbay Welcomes Mobile Car Care Company Curbee to its Award Winning Automotive Service Marketplace](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-welcomes-mobile-car-care-company-curbee-to-its-award-winning-automotive-service-marketplace/) - Openbay Welcome Mobile Car Care Company Curbee to its Award Winning Automotive Service Marketplace Openbay welcomes Curbee to its award-winning automotive services marketplace. Curbee is a mobile car care company that offers maintenance, tire and repair services to fleet and consumer customers in the greater Bay Area. Openbay consumers and business fleet customers can now
- [Essential Car Items for Winter Driving](https://blog.openbay.com/essential-car-items-for-winter-driving/) - If you’re in the northeast, you’re probably due for a snowstorm this weekend. Get ready for a couple of days cozying up by the fire, the TV, or relaxing with a good book.If your idea of a snowstorm involves more than being house-bound, don’t hit the roads unless you’re prepared. If you haven’t already prepared,
- [Openbay Marketplace Expands its Network of Automotive Service Locations With The Addition of Used-Car Dealership and Franchise System Byrider](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-marketplace-expands-its-network-of-automotive-service-locations-with-the-addition-of-used-car-dealership-and-franchise-system-byrider/) - Openbay Marketplace Expands its Network of Automotive Service Locations With The Addition of Used-Car Dealership and Franchise System Byrider Openbay welcomes Byrider automotive service departments to its award-winning automotive services marketplace. Byrider is America’s largest buy-here-pay here used car dealership and franchise systems with more than 140 locations. By partnering with Openbay, Byrider joins
- [Openbay Continues to Expand its Mobile Vehicle Services with RepairSmith Joining its Automotive Services Marketplace](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-continues-to-expand-its-mobile-vehicle-services-with-repairsmith-joining-its-automotive-services-marketplace/) - Openbay Continues to Expand its Mobile Vehicle Services with RepairSmith Joining its Automotive Services Marketplace Openbay welcomes mobile automotive service provider RepairSmith to its award-winning and nation’s largest online consumer platform for automotive services. Consumers can now book automotive repair and maintenance services delivered by RepairSmith on the Openbay automotive services marketplace. Services can
- [Rake those leaves from your car…Don't Ignore them](https://blog.openbay.com/rake-those-leaves-from-your-cardont-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
- [Maintaining your vehicle’s battery is important especially during winter months - what to do about it](https://blog.openbay.com/maintaining-your-vehicles-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
- [Top 10 Most Viewed Automotive Car Care Tips On Openbay Blog for 2021](https://blog.openbay.com/top-10-most-viewed-automotive-car-care-tips-on-openbay-blog-for-2021/) - For 2021 we posted several blogs on car care tips to help with vehicle maintenance and safety. Here are the most viewed articles on the Openbay blog throughout 2021 - in ascending order of most viewed. Why Does My Car Air Conditioner Smell When I Turn It On? It could be a few days, a
- [Openbay Strengthens Automotive Services Marketplace Coverage in CO, AZ, TX, and TN with Drive Automotive Services](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-strengthens-automotive-services-marketplace-coverage-in-co-az-tx-and-tn-with-drive-automotive-services/) - OPENBAY STRENGTHENS AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES MARKETPLACE COVERAGE IN CO, AZ, TX, AND TN WITH DRIVE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES Openbay bolsters coverage areas for its award-winning automotive marketplace in several U.S. markets with the addition of First Choice Automotive, Service Street, Kerry’s Car Care, and Driver's Auto Repair - all full service automotive brands of Drive Automotive Services.
- [Openbay Adds ATL Total Car Care to its Rapidly Expanding Automotive Service's Marketplace](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-adds-atl-total-car-care-to-its-rapidly-expanding-automotive-services-marketplace/) - Openbay Adds ATL Total Car Care to its Rapidly Expanding Automotive Services Marketplace Openbay adds ATL Total Car Care to its award-winning automotive services marketplace. ATL Total Care is a nationwide franchise system and joins the nation’s largest online consumer platform for automotive services. ATL Total Car Care understands U.S. vehicle owners look for speed,
- [Openbay Expands Coverage in 30 U.S. Markets for its Automotive Services Marketplace with the Addition of Mobile Car Care Service Spiffy](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-expands-coverage-in-30-u-s-markets-for-its-automotive-services-marketplace-with-the-addition-of-mobile-car-care-service-spiffy/) - Openbay Expands Coverage in 30 U.S. Markets for its Automotive Services Marketplace with the Addition of Mobile Car Care Service Spiffy Openbay is getting bigger and better as it welcomes mobile on-demand vehicle care and maintenance brand, Spiffy, to its award-winning automotive services marketplace. As Openbay moves quickly to make its marketplace available to
- [Openbay Expands Its Automotive Services Marketplace Coverage Across 22 U.S. States by Partnering with One of the Nation’s Largest Operators of Automotive Aftermarket Repair Facilities, FullSpeed Automotive](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-expands-its-automotive-services-marketplace-coverage-across-22-u-s-states-by-partnering-with-one-of-the-nations-largest-operators-of-automotive-aftermarket-repair-facilities-fullspe/) - Openbay Expands Its Automotive Services Marketplace Coverage Across 22 U.S. States by Partnering with One of the Nation’s Largest Operators of Automotive Aftermarket Repair Facilities, FullSpeed Automotive Openbay expanded its service coverage with the addition of the FullSpeed Automotive® family of automotive service brands to its online marketplace. FullSpeed operates corporate and franchise-owned Grease Monkey®
- [Openbay Strengthens its Automotive Services Marketplace In the Greater Phoenix Arizona Area with Greulich’s Automotive Repair Locations](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-strengthens-its-automotive-services-marketplace-in-the-greater-phoenix-arizona-area-with-greulichs-automotive-repair-locations/) - Openbay Strengthens its Automotive Services Marketplace In the Greater Phoenix Arizona Area with Greulich’s Automotive Repair Locations Openbay strengthens its automotive service coverage area in the greater Phoenix Arizona area with the addition of multi-location Greulich’s Automotive Repair. Greulich’s has a 4.8 average Google star rating and has locations in Ahwatukee, Avondale, Cave Creek, Chandler,
- [Come Visit Openbay at VISION 2022 in Kansas City - Conference for Automotive Service Professionals - March 3-6, 2022](https://blog.openbay.com/come-visit-openbay-at-vision-2022-in-kansas-city-conference-for-automotive-service-professionals-march-3-6-2022/) - Come Visit Openbay at VISION 2022 in Kansas City - Conference for Automotive Service Professionals - March 3-6, 2022 Visit Openbay inside the NAPA AutoCare booth to get a sneak-peek at soon-to-be announced platforms and programs. Big news! Conference dates: March 3-6, 2022 Exhibit hours: Friday March 4th 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM, Saturday March
- [Openbay Grows its Nationwide Network of Automotive Service Professionals by Adding One of the Largest Operators of Oil Change Facilities on the West Coast to its Automotive Services Marketplace - Oil Changers](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-grows-its-nationwide-network-of-automotive-service-professionals-by-adding-one-of-the-largest-operators-of-oil-change-facilities-on-the-west-coast-to-its-automotive-services-marketplace-oil/) - Openbay Grows its Nationwide Network of Automotive Service Professionals by Adding One of the Largest Operators of Oil Change Facilities on the West Coast to its Automotive Services Marketplace - Oil Changers Openbay grows its nationwide network of automotive service professionals by adding Oil Changers to its automotive services marketplace. Oil Changers is one
- [Openbay Adds Ultra-Convenient Mobile Automotive Service Provider NuBrakes to its Online Automotive Services Marketplace in Texas, Georgia, Florida, and Tennessee](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-adds-ultra-convenient-mobile-automotive-service-provider-nubrakes-to-its-online-automotive-services-marketplace-in-texas-georgia-florida-and-tennessee/) - Openbay Adds Ultra-Convenient Mobile Automotive Service Provider NuBrakes to its Online Automotive Services Marketplace in Texas, Georgia, Florida, and Tennessee Openbay expands its marketplace with the addition of NuBrakes to its online automotive services marketplace. NuBrakes and its team of certified automotive technicians in their signature wrapped vans deliver automotive maintenance and repair services
- [Openbay Broadens Its Choice of Automotive Service Providers for Consumers on its Marketplace with the Addition of Midway Motors New and Used Car Dealerships](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-broadens-its-choice-of-automotive-service-providers-for-consumers-on-its-marketplace-with-the-addition-of-midway-motors-new-and-used-car-dealerships/) - Openbay broadens its service destination options for consumers to select from with the addition of Midway Motors to its online automotive services marketplace. In addition to delivering high quality service at each location’s Service Center, Midway Motors offers new and used vehicles from a several vehicle manufacturers to include Ford, Lincoln, Dodge, Ram, Chrysler, Jeep,
- [Bumper.com Launches New Rewards Program - Partners with Openbay for Automotive Service and Repair](https://blog.openbay.com/bumper-com-launches-new-rewards-program-partners-with-openbay-for-automotive-service-and-repair/) - Bumper.com Launches New Rewards Program - Partners with Openbay for Automotive Service and Repair Bumper.com adds new rewards program, enhancing its vehicle history reporting service with key partnerships with auto industry brands that provide additional consumer value. Bumper.com announces the launch of an all-new rewards program, Bumper Rewards, making it easier for car
- [Openbay Doing its Share to Help Lyft Drivers (Marketplace Supply)](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-doing-its-share-to-help-lyft-drivers-marketplace-supply/) - On May 3rd, 2022, Lyft announced first quarter results for the period ending March 31, 2022. Lyft Co-Founder and President John Zimmer discussed how Lyft will scale into an impactful modern transportation network. Elaine Paul, Lyft’s CFO, stated the company wants to invest more in driver supply in Q2’22 to move its marketplace further into
- [Openbay+ Automotive Repair and Maintenance Subscription Service Now Available with Vehicle Service Contract Plans Offered by Toco Warranty](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-automotive-repair-and-maintenance-subscription-service-now-available-with-vehicle-service-contract-plans-offered-by-toco-warranty/) - Toco Warranty, a direct-to-consumer provider of vehicle service contracts (VSC), now includes Openbay+ to help its customers reduce the total cost of owning and operating their motor vehicles. Openbay+ is a subscription service that matches vehicle service contract holders with automotive service centers that deliver automotive repair and maintenance services at preferred pricing. Openbay+ is
- [Gopuff Teams Up with Openbay to Help its Delivery Partners Reduce Total Cost of Vehicle Ownership and Operation with Openbay+](https://blog.openbay.com/gopuff-teams-up-with-openbay-to-help-its-delivery-partners-reduce-total-cost-of-vehicle-ownership-and-operation-with-openbay/) - Gopuff, the go-to instant commerce platform, recently deployed Openbay+ to help its delivery partners save money on automotive services for their vehicles. Openbay+ is a subscription service that matches drivers with automotive service centers that deliver automotive repair and maintenance services at preferred pricing. Exclusively through Openbay+, delivery partners get upfront pricing on repair and
- [State Farm® Collaborates with Openbay to Help Customers Reduce Costs of Vehicle Maintenance With Openbay+](https://blog.openbay.com/state-farm-collaborates-with-openbay-to-help-customers-reduce-costs-of-vehicle-maintenance-with-openbay/) - State Farm, the number one Auto and Homeowners insurer in the U.S. and a leader in individual life insurance, recently deployed Openbay+ in select U.S. states to help customers reduce the total cost of owning and operating their household vehicles. Openbay+ is a subscription service that matches consumers with automotive service centers that deliver automotive
- [5 Reasons Why Snow Tires (Winter Tires) Are Important](https://blog.openbay.com/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
- [What are Vehicle Ownership and Operational Costs for Independent Contract Drivers (Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, Amazon Flex, others….)?](https://blog.openbay.com/what-are-vehicle-ownership-and-operational-costs-for-independent-contract-drivers-uber-lyft-doordash-amazon-flex-others/) - Independent contract drivers for Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, Grubhub, UberEats, Postmates, Instacart, Gopuff, Amazon Flex, Shipt and others are all impacted by rising costs in automotive repair and maintenance. ---------- Cost of Vehicle Operational Expense The cost of auto repair and maintenance services has risen between 4%-5% annually between 2019 and 2021. For 2019, average miles
- [6 Common Vehicle Problems Experienced During Hot Summer Months - Applies to All Cars and Trucks](https://blog.openbay.com/6-common-vehicle-problems-experienced-during-hot-summer-months-applies-to-all-cars-and-trucks/) - Warm weather has hit the U.S. hard during the summer of 2022. Not only have southern U.S. states been hit hard, but the northern U.S. states are greatly impacted too. This means many more vehicles are exposed to higher than normal temperatures. It’s important to be aware of the problems that may arise with operating
- [Nearly 70% of Millennials Prefer to Acquire Automotive Repair and Maintenance Services Online](https://blog.openbay.com/nearly-70-of-millennials-prefer-to-acquire-automotive-repair-and-maintenance-services-online/) - Nearly 70% of Millennials prefer to buy automotive repair and maintenance services online In a nationwide survey conducted by Lang Marketing, a leading independent consulting and marketing analysis company, nearly 70% of Millennials indicated that they would prefer to buy automotive repair services from an eSeller (e.g., Amazon or another online company) than
- [These 5 Tips Will Help You Get Your Vehicle Prepared for Colder Temperatures](https://blog.openbay.com/these-5-tips-will-help-you-get-your-vehicle-prepared-for-colder-temperatures/) - Whether delivering food or packages as a delivery driver or a household that owns a motor vehicle, it’s time to think about preparing your vehicle for winter as outside temperatures start to drop. For some of you, the process of preparing your vehicle for cold weather is familiar - you are the DIY pro! For
- [News: Openbay+ Now Available to Lyft Drivers - Provides More Cost Savings on Auto Repair and Maintenance Services](https://blog.openbay.com/news-openbay-now-available-to-lyft-drivers-provides-more-cost-savings-on-auto-repair-and-maintenance-services/) - Openbay+ subscription service provides significant cost savings on automotive services, repair, maintenance, auto body, car washes.
- [Vehicle Maintenance Costs Increasing for Rideshare and Delivery Drivers (Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, Grubhub, Amazon Flex, others….)](https://blog.openbay.com/vehicle-maintenance-costs-increasing-for-rideshare-and-delivery-drivers-uber-lyft-doordash-grubhub-amazon-flex-others/) - Rideshare and delivery drivers are all impacted by the rising cost of vehicle maintenance and repair. Openbay+ can help reduce these costs.
- [5 New Year's Resolutions For Your Car - 2023 - Openbay](https://blog.openbay.com/5-new-years-resolutions-for-your-car-2023-openbay/) - 5 New Year's Resolutions For Your Car - 2023 Before we start, we recommend you create a monthly calendar reminder to ensure you're keeping up with 2023 resolutions for your car. 1. Monitor all Vehicle Fluid Levels - Top Off if Necessary - Monthly Engine oil: Inspecting the level of your engine oil is typically
- [7 Common Car Repair and Maintenance Services Requested On Openbay](https://blog.openbay.com/7-common-car-repair-and-maintenance-services-requested-on-openbay/) - The most common types of auto repair services requested on Openbay include: Oil changes: This service includes changing the oil and the oil filter in the vehicle. Brake repair and service: This service includes fixing or replacing brake pads, rotors, and other brake components. Tire repairs and replacements: This service includes fixing punctures, rotating tires,
- [What is a P0420 Fault Code and How To Resolve it?](https://blog.openbay.com/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: Replace catalytic converter: If the catalytic converter is damaged or not working properly, it will need to be replaced. This can be an expensive repair, but is often necessary to resolve a
- [Openbay Extends National Coverage with the Addition of Pep Boys to its Automotive Repair and Maintenance Subscription Services Marketplace, Openbay+](https://blog.openbay.com/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
- [7 Factors to Consider when Searching for Car Repair and Maintenance Services Online](https://blog.openbay.com/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
- [Car Maintenance Plans Compared to Openbay+](https://blog.openbay.com/car-maintenance-plans-compared-to-openbay/) - Car maintenance plans vs Openbay+. Openbay+ provides flexibility and control, owners choose services they need and service providers that suit their needs.
- [Benefits of Openbay+ When Shopping for Automotive Repair and Maintenance Services](https://blog.openbay.com/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
- [Gopuff Delivery Partners Service Their Vehicles with Openbay+ ](https://blog.openbay.com/gopuff-delivery-partners-service-their-vehicles-with-openbay/) - Gopuff, the go-to instant commerce platform, continues to use Openbay+ to help all its delivery partners find, book, get service and save on automotive repair and maintenance services. GoPuff operates a network of local warehouses and employs its own delivery drivers to ensure orders are fulfilled quickly and efficiently. Customers can place orders through the
- [Newly Licensed Drivers - Pay Attention to Servicing Your Vehicle ](https://blog.openbay.com/newly-licensed-drivers-pay-attention-to-servicing-your-vehicle/) - You are among the many newly licensed drivers. Congratulations! Now it's time to take care of your favorite ride. Openbay can help.
- [A “Case” to be Made for Tesla to Consider the Automotive Aftermarket and Openbay to Help Tesla Vehicle Owners with Repair & Maintenance Services    ](https://blog.openbay.com/tesla-automotive-aftermarket-openbay-repair-maintenance/) - Automotive aftermarket. Tesla. Vehicle repair and maintenance service is important to owners of electric vehicles (EVs).
- [Your Vehicle Failed State Inspection Due to a P0420 Code - What Now?](https://blog.openbay.com/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
- [FullSpeed Automotive® Accelerates its Online Reach by Expanding on the Openbay Marketplace for Automotive Repair and Maintenance Service](https://blog.openbay.com/fullspeed-automotive-accelerates-its-online-reach-by-expanding-on-the-openbay-marketplace-for-automotive-repair-and-maintenance-service/) - FullSpeed Automotive expands on Openbay to include corporate-owned locations. Openbay customer have access to service provided by FullSpeed Automotive brands
- [How to Keep Your Car's AC Working All Summer - Air Conditioning Tips](https://blog.openbay.com/how-to-keep-your-cars-ac-working-all-summer/) - Find out how to keep your car's AC working all summer long. Let the cool heads prevail. Tips to keep your car's AC working all summer long.
- [How to Avoid a Dead Car Battery During Cold Temperatures](https://blog.openbay.com/steps-you-should-take-now-to-avoid-a-dead-car-battery-cold-temperatures/) - How to avoid a dead car battery, especially during cold temperatures and winter months. DIY and DIFM tips to prevent a dead car battery.
- [Openbay Deepens its Coverage for its Automotive Subscription Service Marketplace with the Addition of Icahn Automotive’s AAMCO Transmissions & Total Car Care Centers](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-expands-with-aamco-total-car-care-centers/) - More than 560 AAMCO Locations Across 35 U.S. States Now on the Openbay+ platform ready to service Openbay customers and Openbay's partner customers
- [The Impact of Hot Summer Days on Potential Car Problems to Avoid](https://blog.openbay.com/car-overheating-problems-to-watch-out-for/) - List of car overheating issues to look out for… and what you can do to prevent them all from happening during hot summer days.
- [What to Always Have In Your Car - Vehicle Essentials](https://blog.openbay.com/essential-items-for-your-car/) - Whether you’re driving across town or taking a cross country voyage, there are a handful of things you should never hit the road without: vehicle essentials.
- [Convenience: How a Car Warranty and Openbay+ Saves Time in Auto Repair](https://blog.openbay.com/convenience-how-a-car-warranty-and-openbay-saves-time-in-auto-repair/) - Explore the convenience and cost savings a car warranty and Openbay+ offers in dealing with auto repair, saving you time and simplifying the process.
- [Transmission Flush: Keeping Your Transmission in Top Shape](https://blog.openbay.com/when-do-i-need-transmission-flush/) - The importance of a transmission flush for your car's performance and longevity. Discover when and how to get a transmission flush for optimal auto repair.
- [DIY Car Owners Challenged with Vehicle Repair: Navigating Hurdles](https://blog.openbay.com/diy-car-owners-unable-to-repair-vehicle/) - Discover why most DIY car owners are challenged with vehicle repair, especially major mechanical issues. Learn about car warranty contracts.
- [Car Shopping Tips: 5 Effective Ways to Prepare for a Car Salesman](https://blog.openbay.com/5-tips-to-dealing-with-new-car-salesmen/) - Over the last decade, the car shopping experience for consumers has evolved significantly, especially in the U.S. Consumers are increasingly educating themselves in advance to avoid falling prey to sales tactics at the dealership. Here are some invaluable car shopping tips that can help you steer clear of common tricks employed by car salesmen. Pay
- [Fun Games to Play During Your Holiday Road Trip](https://blog.openbay.com/fun-games-to-play-during-your-holiday-road-trip/) - Fun games to play during your road trip with kids and young adults.
- [Do You Tip Your Auto Mechanic?](https://blog.openbay.com/do-you-tip-your-mechanic/) - Tipping your mechanic. Let's explore the factors to consider when deciding whether or not to tip your auto mechanic.
- [5 Warning Signs You Need to Find a New Mechanic](https://blog.openbay.com/5-warning-signs-you-need-to-find-a-new-mechanic/) - Warning signs that tell you it's time to Find a New Mechanic.
- [About Your Vehicle's Ball Joints: What they Do, When to Replace & Cost](https://blog.openbay.com/vehicle-ball-joints/) - Ball Joints are the automotive equivalent to the human shoulder. They bare inexpensive with a range between $20 to $80 each. Labor will vary greatly by model.
- [Openbay Revolutionizes Car Repair with AI-Powered Vehicle Service Recommendation Engine](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-revolutionizes-car-repair-with-ai-powered-vehicle-service-recommendation-engine/) - AI powered Openbay now provides a vehicle service recommendation engine that delivers personalized car care for vehicle owners.
- [High Temperature Months Will Wreak Havoc on Your Vehicle - What to Do!](https://blog.openbay.com/high-temperature-months-will-wreak-havoc-on-your-vehicle-what-to-do/) - Shield your car during high temperature summer months. Learn how extreme heat affects your vehicle. Essential maintenance tips to prevent breakdowns. Openbay.
- [Considering Prepaid Car Maintenance Plan? Think Again…](https://blog.openbay.com/prepaid-car-maintenance-plan/) - Considering Prepaid Car Maintenance Plan? Think Again. Understand facts before you buy a prepaid car maintenance plan. Consider Openbay+ as an alternative.
- [Driving Tip: How to Handle Driving on Black Ice](https://blog.openbay.com/driving-tip-how-to-handle-driving-on-black-ice/) - Driving in winter conditions is just like driving in the summer. Well, with the exception of the possibility that you could hit ice and lose control of your vehicle. Oh, and steering and braking are done differently in inclement weather. Come to think of it, driving in winter conditions is absolutely nothing like driving in
- [How Much Should It Cost to Replace a Tire?](https://blog.openbay.com/how-much-should-it-cost-to-replace-a-tire/) - Getting a tire replaced on your car is a relatively simple procedure that doesn’t take very long. That’s the good news. The bad news is that it can be a costly proposition – tires are among the priciest car repairs. But cheer up! This isn’t always the case, the cost to replace a tire really
- [Winter Driving Essentials: Your Ultimate Car Kit Guide](https://blog.openbay.com/winter-driving-essentials-your-ultimate-car-kit-guide/) - Winter weather can transform even the most familiar roads into treacherous terrain. While it's tempting to hibernate during the colder months, many of us still need to brave the elements for work, school, or simply to enjoy winter activities. To ensure a safe and hassle-free journey, it's essential to have a well-stocked winter car kit.
- [Understanding Car Repair Warranties From Shops](https://blog.openbay.com/understanding-car-repair-warranties-from-shops/) - A car repair warranty is a guarantee from an auto repair shop that the work they performed will hold up over a specific period. It's a crucial factor to consider when choosing a mechanic, as it can protect you from unexpected costs and inconvenience. What to Look For in a Car Repair Warranty Warranty Period:
- [Common Car Repair Issues for Hybrid Vehicles](https://blog.openbay.com/common-car-repair-issues-for-hybrid-vehicles/) - Hybrid cars offer many advantages, including improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions. However, like any vehicle, hybrids can experience specific repair issues. Major Hybrid Car Repair Issues Battery Replacement: Hybrid batteries are a significant investment and can be costly to replace. While they typically last longer than traditional car batteries, factors like extreme temperatures and
- [How Long Should Your Car Repair Service Take?](https://blog.openbay.com/how-long-should-your-car-repair-service-take-2/) - The Inevitability of the Wait Nobody enjoys waiting, especially when it comes to getting your car serviced. The uncertainty surrounding wait times can add to the stress of a vehicle issue. However, understanding the factors that influence wait times can help you plan accordingly. Factors Affecting Wait Times The duration of your wait largely depends
- [What is the Lemon Law? Guide to New Car Lemon Law.](https://blog.openbay.com/what-is-the-lemon-law-guide-to-new-car-lemon-law/) - What is the Lemon Law? It's frustrating to deal with a car that consistently malfunctions, especially after multiple repair attempts. Fortunately, lemon laws are designed to protect consumers from such situations. What Qualifies as a Lemon? A lemon is a vehicle that has a significant defect that substantially impairs its use, safety, or value, and
- [Should You Repair Your Car Yourself, or Take it to a Mechanic?](https://blog.openbay.com/should-you-repair-your-car-yourself-or-take-it-to-a-mechanic/) - Should You DIY Your Car Repair? Deciding whether to tackle a car repair yourself or entrust it to a professional mechanic can be a tough choice. While DIY repairs can save you money, it's important to weigh the costs and benefits carefully. Assess Your Skills and Experience Before diving into a DIY repair, consider your
- [Do-it-Yourself (DIY) Auto Repair: 6 Ways To Save Some Money](https://blog.openbay.com/do-it-yourself-diy-auto-repair-6-ways-to-save-some-money/) - The High Cost of Car Ownership Owning a car comes with a multitude of expenses beyond the initial purchase price. Rising fuel costs, annual registration fees, property taxes, and insurance premiums significantly impact your budget. Additionally, routine maintenance and unexpected repairs can further strain your finances. DIY Car Repair: A Cost-Effective Solution While many car
- [What to Do When You’re Pulled Over by Police While Driving](https://blog.openbay.com/what-to-do-when-youre-pulled-over-by-police-while-driving/) - Seeing flashing red and blue lights in the rearview mirror is one of every motorist’s worst nightmares. But it happens every day. And if it hasn’t already happened to you before, it’s probably going to at some point. What you might not know is that what you do and how you behave when you’re pulled
- [NerdWallet Users Unlock Smarter and Affordable Car Care with Openbay Partnership](https://blog.openbay.com/nerdwallet-users-unlock-smarter-and-affordable-car-care-with-openbay-partnership/) - Openbay and NerdWallet partners to make it easier for NerdWallet users to find, compare, get discounts, and book automotive service while staying on top of their financial goals.
- [Survey Says: AI-Powered Openbay Otis Chat and Messaging Platform Delivers Positive Results to Customers in Need of Auto Service (For Automotive Service Center Websites)](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-otis-customer-survey/) - Results of a survey to better understand the value Openbay Otis is delivering to customers visiting automotive service business websites.
- [Platform for Rideshare and Delivery Drivers to Reduce Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Costs](https://blog.openbay.com/maintenance-savings-platform-gig-workers/) - Rideshare, delivery drivers and gig workers can explore strategies to reduce their vehicle maintenance costs. This includes using Openbay.
- [Openbay Otis: AI-Powered Chat for Automotive Service Websites](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-otis-ai-powered-chat-for-automotive-service-websites/) - AI-powered chat and messaging platform specifically designed for automotive service businesses. Openbay Otis. Acquire new customers, 24/7. Online scheduling.
- [Openbay Otis: AI-Powered Chat for Automotive Service Websites](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-otis-2/) - AI-powered chat and messaging platform specifically designed for automotive service businesses. Openbay Otis. Acquire new customers, 24/7. Online scheduling.
- [Better Maintained Vehicles are Safer Vehicles](https://blog.openbay.com/maintaining-a-safe-car/) - Is Your Car Safe to Drive? The first car accident in the U.S. happened in Ohio City, Ohio, in 1891. It involved a single-cylinder gas-powered automobile and a tree root. The driver hit the root, lost control of the car, and crashed into a hitching post for horses. Fortunately, nobody was hurt, but it brings
- [Gopuff Renews Partnership with Openbay to Extend Car Care Benefits for its Delivery Partners](https://blog.openbay.com/gopuff-renews-partnership-with-openbay-delivery-partners/) - Gopuff Renews Partnership with Openbay for Delivery Partners to access to automotive car care services to include repair, maintenance, auto body and car washes.
- [National Car Care Month: Car Fact of the Day](https://blog.openbay.com/national-car-care-month-car-care-fact-of-the-day/) - Happy National Car Care Month! “With so many vehicles in need of service, National Car Care Month in April serves as an important reminder to take action today so you can depend on your vehicle down the road,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. “It’s easy to postpone vehicle maintenance when things get
- [Salute the Troops: Veteran Owned Auto Service Businesses](https://blog.openbay.com/salute-the-troops-veteran-owned-auto-service-businesses/) - This Veterans Day, we want to recognize the brave men and women who served in the armed forces, and afterward, went on to start their own successful businesses in the automotive service industry. We're honored to be able to share their stories with you. Getting Drafted Was “The Best Thing That Could Have Happened” for
- [How to Make Your Auto Repair Shop Waiting Room Stand Out](https://blog.openbay.com/how-to-make-your-auto-repair-shop-waiting-room-stand-out/) - You’re a skilled mechanic and a savvy business owner who chose the exceptionally competitive automotive service business as your way to make your future. You’ve got a solid crew of ASE certified auto technicians, you know how to manage them, you provide them with the latest diagnostic tools, the service bays are clean and filled
- [Press: Openbay Launches New On-line Service to Help Automotive Care Businesses Better Serve Consumers with an Immediate Need for Auto Repair and Service](https://blog.openbay.com/press-openbay-launches-new-line-service-help-automotive-care-businesses-better-serve-consumers-immediate-need-auto-repair-service/) - Openbay Launches New On-line Service to Help Automotive Care Businesses Better Serve Consumers with an Immediate Need for Auto Repair and Service Openbay Profile Interacts and Exchanges Information with Consumers CAMBRIDGE, MA, October 11, 2017 – Openbay, an award-winning online marketplace for automotive repair and provider of SaaS based offerings for the automotive care industry announces
- [Toyota Corolla Top 5 Services Requested on Openbay (Vehicle Years 2020 - Present)](https://blog.openbay.com/top-5-services-toyota-corolla/) - Top 5 Services requested on Openbay for the current generation of the Toyota Corolla which covers years 2020 - 2024. Must read for Toyota Corolla owners.
- [Toyota RAV4 100,000 Mile Maintenance – Services and Cost ](https://blog.openbay.com/toyota-rav4-100000-mile-maintenance-services-and-cost/) - How much does it cost to maintain a Toyota RAV4. How much does it cost to maintain a Toyota RAV4 with 100,000 miles. What to inspect? Services and Cost
- [How to Keep Your Teen Drivers Safe During the ‘100 Deadliest Days’ of Summer](https://blog.openbay.com/how-to-keep-your-teens-safe-during-the-100-deadliest-days-of-summer/) - Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, the death toll involving teen crashes jumps 17% per day. Over the past five years, almost 3,500 people were killed in crashes that involved teen drivers during these ‘100 Deadliest Days’. These staggering statistics should bring alarm to any parent of a current or future teen driver. So, what
- [Total Vehicle Miles Traveled in the U.S. and Top 7 Automotive Services Requested on Openbay During January 2020](https://blog.openbay.com/total-vehicle-miles-traveled-and-top-7-automotive-services-january-2020/) - Total vehicle miles traveled (VMT) by U.S. drivers for the month of January 2020 continued its historical downward trend as estimated by data from the U.S. Department of Transportation and studies conducted by Openbay. This trend will most likely continue through February 2020 based on historical trends. VMT for the month of January is estimated
- [Billions in Delayed Repairs is a Big Problem for Drivers and a Big Opportunity for the Automotive Aftermarket](https://blog.openbay.com/billions-in-delayed-repairs-is-a-big-problem-for-drivers-and-a-big-opportunity-for-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,
- [Back to School Season: Planning a College Road Trip with the Right Apps](https://blog.openbay.com/planning_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
- [Openbay Otis: AI-Powered Virtual Service Advisor Announced for ASA Automotive Systems](https://blog.openbay.com/ai-powered-virtual-service-advisor-announced/) - This is an excerpt of an article written by https://www.ratchetandwrench.com Nov. 14, 2019—On Nov. 13, ASA Automotive and Openbay announced a strategic partnership. Through the partnership, ASA customers using TireMaster services will now have access to the industry’s first artificial intelligence (AI)-powered virtual service advisor—Openbay’s AI-based messaging platform called Openbay Otis. Visitors to ASA customer websites
- [Everything's Bigger in Texas, Including the Risk of an Accident: All the U.S. Cities with the Worst Drivers](https://blog.openbay.com/us-cities-with-the-worst-drivers/) - Everything's Bigger in Texas, Including the Risk of an Accident Do you live or work in Dallas, TX? If so, you might be interested to learn that every morning you drive to work you are cruising along on some of the riskiest roads in the country. Allstate analyzed car accident records for a two-year period
- [What You Need to Know About Your Car's AC: Repairing it, Maintaining it and Saving Money](https://blog.openbay.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-your-cars-ac/) - Well, it’s official. NOAA announced that July 2019 was the hottest July ever on record not only in the U.S. but globally. If you can't stand the heat or your life seems to be ruled by Murphy’s Law (anything that can go wrong will go wrong), you'll want to hear our tips on maintaining your
- [How Hollenshade's Auto Service Stays on the Cutting Edge Since 1939](https://blog.openbay.com/how-hollenshades-auto-service-stays-on-the-cutting-edge/) - Hollenshade’s Auto Service Quick Facts: One location in Towson, Maryland Established in 1939 Family-Owned and Operated (4 Generations) 11 Bays 10 Full-Time Employees 2 Part-Time Employees Over 14,000 ROs completed in FY2018 Average monthly website traffic: 1,200 sessions Think about how much has happened in the past 80 years. Apollo 11 landed on the moon,
- [Artificial Intelligence Is Proven to Improve Your Automotive Service Business: Here's Why](https://blog.openbay.com/artificial-intelligence-proven-to-improve-automotive-service-business/) - AI-driven applications are transforming the way automotive service businesses engage with online consumers. Forward thinking businesses having deployed AI are realizing an increase in service revenue as a result. Here’s why: It’s official: artificial intelligence (AI) based applications are here to stay. It’s time to focus on the right applications that are proven to help
- [Rideshare Driver Stories: Experience Getting My Car Serviced](https://blog.openbay.com/rideshare-driver-stories-getting-car-maintenance-and-repair-services/) - Rideshare Driver: Keeping my car on the road can be stressful. Livelihood is impacted. Rideshare drivers share their experience getting their vehicle serviced.
- [Openbay Joins Lyft Rewards](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-joins-lyft-rewards/) - Lyft Rewards Drivers Can Convert Points into Openbay Credits for Automotive Repair and Maintenance Services Cambridge, MA (January 16, 2020) - Openbay, the award-winning marketplace for auto repair and provider of SaaS solutions for the automotive services industry, is expanding its partnership with Lyft. Lyft drivers in markets where Lyft Rewards is available can now
- [Top 8 Automotive Services Requested in December 2019](https://blog.openbay.com/top-8-automotive-services-december-2019/) - Most popular automotive services requested by Openbay vehicle owners during another top travel month The month of December 2019 will break all records for the total number of travelers this holiday season; more than 115 million of us will be traveling. This represents a 3.9% increase over the prior year. More than 104 million of
- [Openbay Expands Services Nationwide: Collision and Auto Body Repair Now Available](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-expands-services-nationwide-collision-and-auto-body-repair-now-available/) - Openbay now offers collision and auto body repair services nationwide! Find and book appointments with top-rated collision centers and enjoy exclusive discounts
- [Why Lyft Drivers Should Opt for Openbay+ for Car Maintenance](https://blog.openbay.com/why-lyft-drivers-should-opt-for-openbay-for-car-maintenance/) - Discover the benefits of Openbay+ for Lyft drivers, making car repair and maintenance hassle-free. Improve your Lyft experience with Openbay+ today!
- [5 Reasons Why People Love Openbay+](https://blog.openbay.com/5-reasons-why-people-love-openbay/) - Openbay+ has emerged as a game-changer for vehicle owners having a need for vehicle repair and maintenance services. People love Openbay+.
- [Openbay Accepted into Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub Program](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-accepted-into-microsoft-for-startups-founders-hub-program/) - Openbay, a leading automotive service platform. Accepted into Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub program. Partnership will accelerate growth, innovation in the automotive industry.
- [When it's time to service your vehicle - let your keyboard do the talking!](https://blog.openbay.com/let-your-keyboard-do-the-talking/) - Let Your Keyboard and Openbay Do the Talking When its Time to Service Your Vehicle. Exclusive discounts on service.
- [NEWS: MAPFRE Insurance Teams up with Openbay to help its Customers Simplify Car Care and Maintenance With Openbay+](https://blog.openbay.com/news-mapfre-insurance-teams-up-with-openbay-to-help-its-customers-simplify-car-care-and-maintenance-with-openbay/) - MAPFRE Insurance helps customers simplify the process of finding, comparing, booking and completing automotive repair and maintenance services with Openbay.
- [Smart Cities: What Are They and How Will They Shape How We Live?](https://blog.openbay.com/smart-cities-what-are-they-and-how-will-they-shape-how-we-live-and-commute/) - Smart cities are popping up across the globe. 12 of the top 50 smart cities are in the US. They have the potential to shape everything about life as we know it
- [Top 5 Automotive Services Requested in November 2019](https://blog.openbay.com/top-5-vehicle-makes-services-november-2019/) - Top Automotive Services on Openbay
- [Openbay Offers a Car Maintenance Solution to Vroom Customers as Vroom Discontinues E-commerce Operations](https://blog.openbay.com/vroom-customers-navigating-car-maintenance/) - Discover how Openbay+ can assist Vroom customers facing challenges post the platform's discontinuation when it comes to car maintenance.
- [Why Consumers Are Keeping their Vehicles Longer](https://blog.openbay.com/why-consumers-are-keeping-their-vehicles-longer/) - Why consumers are keeping their vehicles longer than ever before. Sites like Openbay can help keep cars well maintained.
- [5 Big Reasons to Worry About Car Repair](https://blog.openbay.com/5-reason-to-worry-about-car-repair-and-what-to-do-about-it/) - Top five reasons to worry about car repair - a universal concern. From the financial strain on your budget to the nagging concerns about reliability.
- [Car Warranties: Ensuring Peace of Mind and Predictable Expenses](https://blog.openbay.com/car-warranties-peace-of-mind/) - Discover how car warranties provide peace of mind, shielding you from unexpected auto repair costs. Learn about extended warranties and vehicle service contracts.
- [Transparency Builds Trust Between Car Owners and Auto Repair Professionals](https://blog.openbay.com/transparency-builds-trust-between-car-owners-and-auto-repair-professionals/) - Transparency builds trust between car owners and auto service professionals. Clear communication, upfront pricing, and honesty on appointment availability.
- [Car Warranty: A Shield Against Costly Auto Repairs](https://blog.openbay.com/car-warranty-shield-against-costly-repairs/) - Discover how a car warranty can help save you from expensive auto repair bills. Explore the benefits and importance of having a car warranty in place.
- [3 Things You Can Do When You Can Barely Afford to Service Your Car](https://blog.openbay.com/3-things-you-can-do-when-you-can-barely-afford-to-service-your-car/) - Owning an out-of-warranty vehicles will lead to an unexpected mechanical breakdown. What options do you have to service your car on a tight budget?
- [Hitchhiker’s Guide to Car Repair: Streamlined Service with Openbay+](https://blog.openbay.com/hitch-hikers-guide-to-car-repair-streamlined-service-with-openbay/) - Discover the ultimate guide to car repair through Openbay+—the market leader offering convenience, cost savings, and an extensive network of shops.
- [Vehicle Service Contract: Peace of Mind, But Not Complete Protection. Enter Openbay+](https://blog.openbay.com/vehicle-service-contract-peace-of-mind-but-not-complete-protection-enter-openbay/) - A vehicle service contract offers peace of mind, but not complete protection. Openbay+ fills the gaps with discounts on car repairs and maintenance, maximizing your car's value and your savings.
- [Car Repair Frustration: Stop Pulling Your Hair Out - Use Openbay!](https://blog.openbay.com/car-repair-frustration/) - Dreading car repair? Stop the endless calls and waiting! Openbay simplifies booking service appointments in minutes. Discounts are available via subscription to Openbay+
- [Making Car Care Easier - State Farm® Teams Up with Openbay](https://blog.openbay.com/making-car-care-easier-state-farm-teams-openbay/) - Making Car Care Easier - State Farm® Teams Up with Openbay Offering a one-stop source to connect with mechanical car repair and maintenance services. BLOOMINGTON, Ill., March 8, 2017 – State Farm, the largest auto-insurer in the U.S., today announced a strategic relationship with Openbay, an online marketplace for auto repair. Openbay provides a new
- [Impact of Openbay+ on Revolutionizing Car Care](https://blog.openbay.com/revolutionizing-car-care-the-impact-of-openbay/) - A game-changing solution emerged for vehicle owners in the form of Openbay+, an online platform revolutionizing car care. Try Openbay for free.
- [Costs for Maintaining an Out-of-Warranty Vehicle on the Rise](https://blog.openbay.com/costs-for-maintaining-an-out-of-warranty-vehicle-on-the-rise/) - Repair and maintenance costs for maintaining an out-of-warranty vehicle. Look toward Openbay to learn more. It's important to budget for these expenses.
- [Openbay to Showcase Industry-First Artificial Intelligence Powered Messaging Platform for Automotive Service Providers at SEMA 2019](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-at-sema-2019/) - Openbay Otis personalizes interactions and automates conversations between automotive service provider and website visitors Cambridge, MA (October 16, 2019) — Openbay, the award-winning marketplace for automotive services and provider of SaaS solutions for the automotive services industry, will demonstrate its newest customer engagement software, Openbay Otis, at SEMA. Openbay Otis is the industry’s first artificial
- [Marketplaces Connect Consumers with Local Automotive Service Professionals in the Digital Age](https://blog.openbay.com/unlocking-the-power-of-online-marketplaces-connecting-consumers-with-local-service-professionals-in-the-digital-age/) - Online service marketplaces empower consumers to make informed choices, and find trusted professionals, especially when it comes to automotive services.
- [Openbay in the News: ASA Forms Digital Division to Help Dealers With Customer Acquisition](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-in-the-news-asa-forms-digital-division-to-help-dealers-with-customer-acquisition/) - The following excerpt comes from an article posted on moderntiredealer.com ASA Automotive Systems Inc. has long helped retail, commercial and wholesale tire dealers, and retreaders, too. And now the company has identified another need in the marketplace -- customer acquisition. ASA is creating an entirely new digital division to focus on consumers -- specifically, on
- [Wisdom from the Auto Care Association’s YANG Leadership Conference](https://blog.openbay.com/wisdom-auto-care-associations-yang-leadership-conference/) - We’ve just returned from the Auto Care Association’s Spring Leadership Days conference in Bonita Springs, FL. The event attracts industry leaders who address trends, issues and goals for the coming year. Following the Spring Leadership Days was the Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG) Leadership Conference, a series of panels and speeches from some of the
- [Announcement: eBay Partners With Openbay To Expand Automotive Parts Sales to Aftermarket Industry](https://blog.openbay.com/announcement-ebay-partners-openbay-expand-automotive-parts-sales-aftermarket-industry/) - eBay Partners With Openbay To Expand Automotive Parts Sales to Aftermarket Industry Openbay survey found 89% of auto repair shops willing to change current suppliers of auto parts CAMBRIDGE, MA, December 20, 2017 – Today, Openbay announced it has partnered with eBay Motors to provide the availability of millions of searchable automotive parts and accessories
- [Openbay Recognized as a Company to Watch by Automotive Ventures](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-recognized-as-a-company-to-watch-by-automotive-ventures/) - Automotive Ventures lists Openbay as a company to watch in its Automotive Ventures' Auto Intel Report, April 2023. There was also mention on CBT news.
- [Top 10 Essential Car Care Tips Every Owner Should Know](https://blog.openbay.com/top-10-essential-car-care-tips-every-owner-should-know-openbay/) - 10 essential car care tips every car owner should know. Regular car care and attention to the vehicle operation will save you from costly repairs down the road.
- [Keys to Finding the Right Automotive Service Professional](https://blog.openbay.com/your-key-to-finding-the-right-auto-repair-and-maintenance-service-by-the-right-professional-at-the-right-price-at-the-right-time-openbay/) - Openbay helps with finding the right automotive service professional that delivers quality service at discount pricing near you
- [Navigating Rain Storms: Essential Tips for Safe Driving](https://blog.openbay.com/navigating-rain-storms-essential-tips-for-safe-driving/) - How to navigate a rain storms while driving. Here we discuss tips for safe driving during heavy rain and floods. This is a great article for the young driver
- [Turo Hosts Save on Car Maintenance with Openbay+](https://blog.openbay.com/turo-hosts-can-now-save-on-auto-repair-and-maintenance-service-when-using-openbay/) - Turo hosts save up to 25% on car repair and maintenance services with Openbay+, a subscription service for automotive car care.
- [Enhancing Car Ownership: Car Warranty Combined with Openbay+](https://blog.openbay.com/enhancing-car-ownership-car-warranty-combined-with-openbay/) - Having a car warranty combined with Openbay+, car owners can navigate the complexities of auto repairs with ease, knowing that they are financially protected
- [Revolutionizing Rideshare: Benefits of Openbay+ for Rideshare Drivers](https://blog.openbay.com/revolutionizing-rideshare-the-benefits-of-openbay-for-rideshare-drivers/) - Openbay+ is a game-changing platform that benefits rideshare drivers. Find out how Openbay+ is helping drivers thrive in this dynamic industry
- [Survey Results: 6 Ways Automotive Service Centers on Openbay Support their Local Communities](https://blog.openbay.com/survey-results-6-ways-automotive-service-centers-on-openbay-support-their-local-communities/) - This Saturday, November 28, 2020, marks the tenth anniversary of Small Business Saturday®. First observed in 2010, American Express supports small businesses during the holiday shopping season - and, now, throughout the year - to keep local communities strong. The automotive service and repair industry is no exception. Auto repair and service businesses play a
- [How G.L. Moore Tire Pros & Automotive Service Turns Online Customers Into Family, 24/7](https://blog.openbay.com/g-l-moore-tire-pros-automotive-service/) - When you are a third-generation business owner you know first-hand how to connect across generations. Whitney Moore, Office Manager of G.L. Moore Tire Pros & Automotive in Springfield, MO, has worked in the family business alongside her father Mark for 17 years and counting. G.L. Moore Tire Pros & Automotive, Inc. was established in 1971
- [Openbay in the News: ASA Automotive Announces New Digital Division at 2019 SEMA Show](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-in-the-news-asa-automotive-announces-new-digital-division-at-2019-sema-show/) - The following excerpt comes from an article published on tirereview.com ASA Automotive Systems announced the launch of its new digital division Thursday at the 2019 SEMA Show. Staffed by industry experts, the division includes a new suite of services and software targeted at customer attraction and retention for tire dealerships. The new digital division will
- [ASA Automotive Announces Strategic Partnership with Openbay](https://blog.openbay.com/asa-partnership/) - Partnership to provide Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Powered Customer Engagement Tools in TireMaster family of products Meridian, Idaho (November 13, 2019) — ASA Automotive Systems, the industry leader in software for independent tire and auto service dealers, adds new technology to their suite of digital products with the announcement today of a partnership with Openbay, a company that
- [Ford F-150 100,000-Mile Scheduled Maintenance](https://blog.openbay.com/ford-f-150-100000-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
- [Tuffy Tire & Auto Uses AI-powered Conversations to Build Quality Connections  from the Start](https://blog.openbay.com/tuffy-tire-ai-powered-conversations/) - How Tuffy Tire and Auto Uses Openbay Otis to Deliver a More Personalized Customer Experience In 1970, the first Tuffy Muffler shop opened in Detroit, MI. To keep up with the changing times, they’ve continued to change and evolve, expanding from just a muffler shop to a national full-service tire and auto center. What hasn’t
- [Hold the Phone: It’s Time to Offer Better Ways to Communicate with Customers](https://blog.openbay.com/hold-the-phone/) - Today’s consumers want to text, not call. It’s time for automotive service businesses to adapt. When faced with having to call customer service, it’s a safe bet that most people dread the prospect, or avoid it altogether. Companies have sought ways to better meet the demands of their customers in this regard, making their service
- [How Piercey Honda Turns Online Visitors into Customers One Conversation at a Time](https://blog.openbay.com/piercey-honda-uses-openbay-otis/) - Piercey Honda is a San Francisco Bay Area Honda Dealership located in Milpitas, CA, and part of the industry-leading Piercey Automotive Group. The Piercey team believes in delivering customer service excellence and knows that today’s online consumers are highly educated, transformed by ‘digital first’ Millennials entering the automotive dealership service market. Piercey Honda wanted to
- [Diagnosing Your Car Problems Using Your Five Senses](https://blog.openbay.com/diagnosing-your-car-problems-using-your-five-senses/) - Heading Off Problems The more you know about your vehicle, the more likely you'll be able to head off repair problems. You can detect many common vehicle problems by using your senses: eyeballing the area around your vehicle, listening for strange noises, sensing a difference in the way your vehicle handles, or even noticing unusual
- [How to Properly Read Your Car Repair Estimate](https://blog.openbay.com/how-to-properly-read-your-car-repair-estimate/) - You’re taking your car over to the shop for a much-needed repair, hopefully under your own power instead of on a flatbed. Your first concerns are understandable: how much? and how long? That’s the bottom line of the potentially awkward conversation you’re about to have with the service desk. Do a little research beforehand, if
- [Oct 21, 2017 - National Check Your Transmission Day](https://blog.openbay.com/oct-21-2017-national-check-transmission-day/) - Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care is naming October 21st National Check Your Transmission Day. And they’ll perform a TransCheck 21 Plus Inspection to provide consumers with a complete picture of the condition of their transmissions. The procedure is simple: You bring your car to your local Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care center. They
- [Auto Care Industry: Increase car counts and revenue with Service Advisor](https://blog.openbay.com/auto-care-industry-increase-car-counts-revenue-service-advisor/) - When it comes to shopping for auto repair and maintenance services, today's consumer turns to online search to become educated; Google, Bing, yahoo, etc. Their findings and how the business interacts online ultimately influence their decision on a business to deliver the automotive service.It's critical for businesses to have the necessary tools and resources to engage
- [Automotive News Fixed Ops Journal: Artificial intelligence supports work of dealership service advisers](https://blog.openbay.com/artificial-intelligence-supports-work-of-dealership-service-advisers/) - June 16, 2019 Artificial intelligence supports work of dealership service advisers Alysha Webb Visit the service drive at Volkswagen Pasadena in suburban Los Angeles, and you will likely be approached by one of the dealership's five service advisers. But if it's a busy day, you can check in with one of the virtual advisers at
- [Preparing and Budgeting for Unpredictable Future Auto Repair Needs](https://blog.openbay.com/future-auto-repair-needs-preparation-budgeting/) - Effective strategies to prepare and budget for future auto repair needs, ensuring financial stability and peace of mind. Explore vehicle service contracts.
- [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](https://blog.openbay.com/fall-car-care-6-ways-to-prepare-your-car-for-fall-driving-when-its-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
- [Here's Why This State Farm Customer Thinks Joining Openbay is a "No-Brainer"](https://blog.openbay.com/heres-why-this-state-farm-customer-thinks-joining-openbay-is-a-no-brainer/) - Donna Vetter loves her 2006 Jeep Wrangler, and wants to give it the best care possible. So when she received an email from her State Farm insurance agent with a simple way to book maintenance for her Jeep AND earn rewards, Donna hopped on the opportunity. State Farm, the largest auto-insurer in the U.S, teamed
- [What is a Car Maintenance Plan and is it Worth Purchasing One?](https://blog.openbay.com/what-is-a-car-maintenance-plan-and-is-it-worth-purchasing-one/) - Car Maintenance plans are also referred to as car prepaid maintenance plans or vehicle prepaid maintenance plans. What is a car maintenance plan? A car maintenance plan is a program that outlines a recommended schedule for vehicle checks and light automotive services. Services typically includes multi-point inspections, oil changes, tire rotations, brake inspections, battery inspections
- [Pros and Cons of Car Maintenance Plans (aka Prepaid Car Maintenance Plan) ](https://blog.openbay.com/pros-and-cons-of-car-maintenance-plans/) - 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: Cost savings: Car maintenance plans can offer discounts on regular maintenance services and help vehicle owners budget for the cost of routine upkeep. This mostly applies
- [News: Openbay+ Now Available to Mass General and Mass General Brigham Hospital Employees to Help with Keeping Their Vehicles in Good Operating Condition](https://blog.openbay.com/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,
- [Openbay Shop Badges](https://blog.openbay.com/openbay-shop-badges/) - Copy the following to download the above image:
- [Reducing Financial Risk: Is a Car Warranty the Right Choice for You?](https://blog.openbay.com/reducing-financial-risk-is-a-car-warranty-the-right-choice-for-you/) - Explore if a car warranty is a practical solution to reducing financial risk, especially for those vulnerable to major vehicle repair expenses.
- [How Car Owners Can Prepare to Drive in Hot Weather](https://blog.openbay.com/how-car-owners-can-prepare-to-drive-in-hot-weather/) - It's important to be aware of the significant impact on a vehicle when you drive in hot weather. Be prepared by maintaining your vehicle, checking fluids ...
- [The Catalyst for Boosting Net Income for DoorDash Drivers (Dashers)](https://blog.openbay.com/the-catalyst-for-boosting-net-income-for-doordash-delivery-drivers-dashers-openbay/) - DoorDash delivery drivers (aka Dashers) can significantly increase their earnings potential by reducing the cost of vehicle repair and maintenance
- [High Temperatures and Risks Drivers Should be Aware of](https://blog.openbay.com/risks-drivers-should-be-aware-of-while-dealing-with-high-temperatures/) - Essential for car owners to be aware of the significant impact that high temperatures can have on their vehicles. Potential dangers and what to do.
- [Dangers a Driver May Encounter While Driving in Heat - What to Avoid](https://blog.openbay.com/dangers-a-car-owner-may-encounter-while-driving-in-heat-and-how-to-avoid-them/) - Drivers should be made aware of the significant impact extreme heat can have when driving in heat and on a vehicle.

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## Categories

- [Openbay](https://blog.openbay.com/category/openbay/) - News, product updates, partnership updates from Openbay.
- [Car Care](https://blog.openbay.com/category/car-care/) - Tips and advice for how to care for your car.
- [Car Facts](https://blog.openbay.com/category/car-care/car-facts/) - Driving advice and tips on how to care for your four-wheel vehicle.
- [Industry News](https://blog.openbay.com/category/industry-news/) - Automotive industry news covered by Openbay. In addition, news on Openbay’s automotive service platform.
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- [Mechanics Advice](https://blog.openbay.com/category/car-care/mechanics-advice/) - Advice from ASE certified automotive technicians.
- [Openbay Benefits](https://blog.openbay.com/category/car-care/openbay-benefits/) - Benefits of Openbay’s automotive service marketplace and products for automotive service professionals.
- [Openbay News](https://blog.openbay.com/category/company-news/) - News from Openbay. Partnerships, product updates, new automotive service professionals joining the platform and much more.
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- [Repair Services](https://blog.openbay.com/category/car-care/maintenance-tips/repair-services/) - Tips and guidance when it comes to caring for vehicle. How to identify a potential problem and solutions to consider.
- [Road Trip](https://blog.openbay.com/category/car-ownership/road-trip/) - Tips and fun games to play while on a road trip.
- [Seasonal](https://blog.openbay.com/category/car-care/seasonal/) - Car care tips for all driving seasons provided by Openbay. How to drive during hot summer months. How to prepare your vehicle for cold weather. How to drive in ice and snow conditions.
- [Service Center Resources](https://blog.openbay.com/category/automotive-service-center-resources/) - Helpful tips and guidance for automotive service professionals and their businesses. How to increase in car count and lower customer acquisition costs.
- [Teen Drivers](https://blog.openbay.com/category/car-ownership/teen-drivers/) - Tips and advice for young drivers.
- [Car Buying & Selling](https://blog.openbay.com/category/car-ownership/car-buying/) - Tips and advice about buying and selling your vehicle.
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- [Car Safety](https://blog.openbay.com/category/car-ownership/car-safety/) - Driver safety tips and guidance. Keep your vehicle running smoothly and safe while on the open road. Openbay is your partner for vehicle operation.
- [Car Tech](https://blog.openbay.com/category/industry-news/car-tech/) - The latest automotive industry news on new technologies.
- [Customer Stories](https://blog.openbay.com/category/company-news/customer-stories/) - Openbay customer stories. How they leveraged the Openbay platform to service their vehicle and save money.
- [Fuel Efficiency](https://blog.openbay.com/category/car-ownership/fuel-efficiency/) - Tips and advice about how to save on fuel consumption
- [Green Driving](https://blog.openbay.com/category/industry-news/green-driving/) - Eco-driving. Save the earth!
- [Automotive Business Technology](https://blog.openbay.com/category/automotive-service-center-resources/automotive-business-technology/) - Openbay AI-powered solutions for automotive service businesses. Lower customer acquisition costs and increase service revenue.
- [Travel](https://blog.openbay.com/category/travel/) - Tips and guidance on travel, road trips involving a vehicle.

## Tags

- [cats](https://blog.openbay.com/tag/cats/)
- [dogs](https://blog.openbay.com/tag/dogs/)
- [family road trip](https://blog.openbay.com/tag/family-road-trip/)
- [kittens](https://blog.openbay.com/tag/kittens/)
- [pets](https://blog.openbay.com/tag/pets/)
- [puppies](https://blog.openbay.com/tag/puppies/)
- [road trip](https://blog.openbay.com/tag/road-trip/)
- [rotate your tires](https://blog.openbay.com/tag/rotate-your-tires/)
- [safety](https://blog.openbay.com/tag/safety/)
- [tire rotation](https://blog.openbay.com/tag/tire-rotation/)