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Meet Aaron, Who Booked Car Repair in Aurora, IL through Openbay

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 […]

September 28, 2016 More

What Does a Car Radiator Do? And Tips to Prolong Its Life

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 […]

September 27, 2016 More

Mechanic Near Me: 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, […]

September 26, 2016 More

What is a Mobile Mechanic & What's It Like to Work with One?

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 […]

September 24, 2016 More

Meet Frank Kazas, Allstate Connected Car Manager

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 to bring […]

September 23, 2016 More

Common Maintenance Question: 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 […]

September 22, 2016 More

Meet Ethan, Who Booked Car Repair in Tempe, AZ through Openbay

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? […]

September 20, 2016 More

6 Ways to Save on Car Insurance, via Money Crashers

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.Here […]

September 17, 2016 More