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

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

September 1, 2016 More
 

Meet EricTheCarGuy: from Automotive Technician to YouTube Phenomenon

Here’s EricTheCarGuy at the Ferrari garage at the Monterey Grand Prix.Image courtesy of EricTheCarGuy. 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 […]

August 31, 2016 More
 

Streetwise Drivers Club App Now Features Openbay Auto Repair Marketplace

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 […]

August 30, 2016 More
 

Did You Know: Openbay Delivers Multiple Auto Repair Quotes

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

August 29, 2016 More
 

Did You Know: "Openbay Recommended" Points You 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 […]

August 26, 2016 More
 

Meet Pavel, Who Booked His Silicon Valley Auto Repair Online

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 […]

August 25, 2016 More
 

Hybrid Battery Cost Broken Down – The Price of Going Green

Thinking about getting a green car but concerned about hybrid car 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 […]

August 24, 2016 More
 

News: Openbay Adds Android Pay & Multi-Media Messages to Android App

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 […]

August 22, 2016 More
 

Tips to Buying an Old Car: A 15-Year-Old Car Can Be a Good Purchase

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 […]

August 18, 2016 More
 

What's the Best Car Battery? Guide to Battery Brands

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 […]

August 17, 2016 More