Back to School: You’re 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 […]

August 29, 2018 More
 

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 […]

August 28, 2018 More
 

A Day in the Life at Openbay: Featuring Our New Office!

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?

August 24, 2018 More
 

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 […]

August 22, 2018 More
 

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 […]

August 20, 2018 More
 

Automotive Parts Giveaway for Automotive Service Businesses

$5,000 in Automotive Parts Giveaway Sponsored by Openbay and eBay Motors Enter the 2018 Automotive Parts Giveaway for your chance to win eBay motors Gift Certificates to purchase automotive parts for your business. This prize includes eBay motors vouchers to purchase automotive parts through Openbay accessing more than 60 million automotive parts on eBay motors […]

July 30, 2018 4 More
 

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 […]

June 25, 2018 More
 

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 […]

May 4, 2018 More
 

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 […]

May 1, 2018 More
 

Part II: Another Tool to Consider for your Automotive Service's 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 […]

February 11, 2018 More