Openbay covered this Sunday’s 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? Try Openbay today, and receive an average of four mechanics’ quotes per service request you submit. Save time, money and hassle of shopping for car repair.Drive safely!
Meet Jordan: Openbay is 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 […]
What is Usage Based Insurance and is it Right for You?
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 […]
Best American Summer Road Trips
This weekend, 37 million people will shine up their wheels, pack family and friends into a car and partake in the great American pastime – the road trip. In spite of rising gas prices and horrific traffic, the romance of the open road – and the sights, sounds and signs – is irresistible for many. We asked […]
Ever Tried Oculus Rift VR? Here’s a Virtual Tour of Chrysler’s Factory
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 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 […]
Why We Now Want Our Cars to Break – OpenbayConnect
By now, you’ve surely seen the news about OpenbayConnect, where Openbay leverages connected-car technology to diagnose your vehicle and tell you which nearby mechanics can fix it at what price. What? You missed it? Here are some highlights: Wall Street Journal Yahoo! Autos Car and Driver OpenbayConnect Today is a big day. We’ve just […]
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, […]
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
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 […]
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