Openbay featured in Fodor’s Travel – Must Have apps before hitting the road

Here is Fodor’s Travel list of 10 mobile apps before hitting the road. According to Fodor’s Travel, “whether you’re striking out on a day trip or making a cross-country trek, one of the keys to a successful road trip is being prepared.” Here at Openbay we agree. Being prepared for any road trip is important […]

July 28, 2020 More
 

How to Avoid an Expensive Car Repair Bill

If you’ve ever been hit with a bill for shockingly expensive car repairs, you’ll know there’s not a whole heck of a lot that you can do at that point – other than dig deep and pay for the damages so you can have your keys back. A lot of suspicious car owners cry “Ripoff!” […]

July 24, 2020 More
 

Engage Online Visitors: Advanced Online Chat Gives Tom’s Tire Pros Website a Digital Voice to Engage Online Visitors When It Matters Most.

A Strong Foundation Tom’s Tire Pros is a multi-location tire and automotive service center serving the communities of Abilene and San Angelo Texas. For years Tom’s Tire Pros has provided local residents with the high-quality tires and automotive parts combined with exceptional automotive service – a key reason for the business’ lasting success. This gave […]

July 20, 2020 More
 

5 Most Common Truck and Car Problems Experienced during Summer Months

As warm weather makes its way to the northern states during summer months, many more vehicles become exposed to higher than normal temperatures. Any concerns of the impact high temperatures have on a motor vehicle’s operation during this time period is most likely the furthest thing from people’s minds, but cannot be ignored.  Whatever the […]

July 19, 2020 1 More
 

Dowdy’s Automotive’s Online-to-Offline Customer Acquisition Strategy Includes Advanced Online Chat

Dowdy’s Automotive is a multi-location automotive repair and maintenance service center located in the Boise Metro area and a NAPA AutoCare member. Under the leadership of President and CEO John Davis, Dowdy’s Automotive has successfully grown to 5 locations across two states, with plans to expand even more in the Boise, ID market.  Mission Statement  […]

July 15, 2020 More
 

Car Battery Dead: What to Do When Your Battery Dies

Car battery dead? Let’s take a guess: it’s an inconvenient time, right? Car batteries always die at the wrong time. Not that there’s necessarily any good time for a battery to give up the ghost. But you usually only discover it’s dead when you’re in a rush to get somewhere and your engine won’t turn […]

July 10, 2020 More
 

What do Mechanics Look for When Performing a Vehicle Inspection?

One of the big pains in the neck about owning a car is having to re-register each and every year (depending on your state, you’ll renew either annually or biennially through the state’s Registry of Motor Vehicles). A big part of that is taking your car in for a mandatory vehicle inspection. Although not required in every […]

July 9, 2020 More
 

Openbay selected as a presenter at NAPA AutoCare Virtual conference – 2020

The theme of the NAPA AutoCare conference is “TOGETHER TOWARDS TOMORROW”. Hosted by the NAPA AutoCare Team in Atlanta and powered by preferred partner KUKUI. This two-day business conference starting on July 9, 2020 will include general sessions, various breakout seminars, a tradeshow and virtual vendor booths. Shop owners attending this meeting will learn the […]

July 8, 2020 More
 

Got a p0420 Code? You May Need an Oxygen Sensor Or You May Need Something Else Entirely

When check engine lights are scanned, a p0420 code is a very common result. It’s actually a generic code, meaning it can be thrown from any vehicle after 1996. Commonly, people think the p0420 code indicates that the oxygen sensors need to be replaced, but that’s definitely not always the case. p0420 Code: Time to Replace […]

July 7, 2020 More
 

100,000 Mile Service – What’s the Cost?

Let’s say you own a six, seven, eight-year “young” car. Your odometer reads between 100,000 – 120,000 miles. Your dash is illuminated with a wrench or a display that says “Service.” Your car’s telling you it’s time for service, but you’re not sure what’s involved in a typical 100,000 mile service checklist. Service indicators at […]

July 1, 2020 More