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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 […]
Part I: Two Important Tools For Your Automotive Service Customer Acquisition Toolbox
Written for automotive service businesses. Part I of a Multi-Part series. Openbay is a subscription service platform and an online marketplace that should be part of your daily business operation. Openbay focuses on delivering a frictionless and pain free end-to-end experience for drivers seeking automotive repair and service. Your Automotive Service business should be on […]
Got Questions About Your Repair? Now You Can Speak to a Mechanic
When it’s time to get your vehicle serviced and you’re unsure where to take it, what’s your first step? You reach out to a trusted resource for help, most likely a friend or family member. Ideally, you’d have a friend or family member that possesses the skills of a certified automotive technician. But most of us […]
Make Sure Your Customers Write a Review After Each Repair
These days, we’re all tethered to our smart phones, and many of us don’t purchase a good or service – online or in-store – without reading peer reviews. In one study, 82% of shoppers say they “consult their phones [for reviews on] a purchase they’re about to make inside a store.” If 82% of people consult reviews […]
Meet Peter, Range Rover Driver and Big Fan of Openbay
As usual, Peter was looking online for a shop that performs quality Range Rover service, when he happened upon Openbay. He was intrigued by the promise of a new way to get his car repaired, so he decided to give us a try.He was thrilled with the result, and will definitely be back! Where do […]
Openbay Founder & CEO, Rob Infantino, Interviewed for AIS Expert Interview Series
Openbay’s founder and CEO, Rob Infantino, was interviewed by Auto Insurance Specialists (AIS) for their Expert Interview Series. Click here to read the full interview. Background on AIS Auto Insurance Specialists provides insurance coverage for motorcycle, classic car, boat and watercraft, motor home, recreational vehicle, homeowners, renters, condo owners, earthquake, mobile home, flood, umbrella, life, business, and […]
Drum Brakes vs. Disc Brakes – What You Need to Know
How to Tell if You Have Pads and Rotors or Shoes and Drums Vehicles on the road today can have two different types of braking systems, known as “disc brakes” and “drum brakes.” Each wheel on your vehicle has its own brake, and virtually all modern cars have disc brakes in front. Disc brakes are […]
Did You Know: The Fastest Way to Get an Auto Repair Estimate
Needing car repair can be a pain. In addition to the cost, and your vehicle’s downtime, you’re unsure what you should be paying for the service. Good news: you can quickly request and receive an auto repair estimate, customized to your vehicle, through Openbay.Here’s how it works, if you’re — Seeking a Standard Auto Repair Estimate Openbay […]
Meet Howard, Who Followed Lifehacker’s Advice on Car Repairs
Per Lifehacker, “Comparison shopping for car repairs is hard when you can’t actually drag your car from one shop to another. Openbay helps solve this…” Howard followed Lifehacker’s advice on car repairs and booked service for his Mini Cooper through Openbay. Here’s how it went. Where do you live, and what type of vehicle do you drive? […]
Auto Repair Discount: Gobble Gobble Up This Deal!
Looking for an auto repair discount before you hit the road for Thanksgiving? You’re smart. The last thing you need is to be stranded on the side of the road, kids in the back, temps dipping, while a tow truck ambles through the other 49 million cars on the road, trying to rescue you. Sorry […]
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Openbay, an award-winning online e-commerce marketplace for automotive repair and services and a provider of SaaS-based solutions for the automotive care industry, is transforming the experience for automotive repair and service for consumers and the way that automotive care businesses acquire and service customers.