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 […]

November 11, 2018 More
 

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 […]

November 10, 2018 More
 

2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8- Chevy's 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 […]

September 5, 2018 More
 

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