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Openbay Wins Innovative Tech of the Year, Mobile App
Openbay Named 2014 Innovation of the Year, Mobile App Winner at 17th Annual Technology Leadership Awards Openbay today announced that the company was named the Innovation of the Year, Mobile App winner by the Mass Technology Leadership Council (MassTLC) during the 2014 Technology Leadership Awards. Openbay is a web and mobile app that helps consumers to […]
Crowdfunding for Car Repair
This morning, we came across a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for a broken-down car. At some point or another, we’ve all been there, right? Even if your bills are paid, an emergency car repair or two can quickly put you in a financial hole. Just remember – when it’s time to fix your ride, […]
What’s the Difference Between Your Air Filter and Cabin Filter
For the uninitiated, keeping track of recommended car maintenance items can be daunting. There’s so much to know, in addition to high costs associated with a trip to the shop.Below is a look at some relatively low cost items worth keeping an eye on: your automotive filters. Here, we explain what they do, when and […]
Is Buying a Car Alarm System Worth it?
Car alarm systems come in all shapes and price ranges. You can get a car alarm that will go off if someone opens the door or breaks a window, or you can spring for the kind of alarm that will send out a loud scream to everyone within earshot at the mere detection of motion. […]
How to Extend Clutch Life & Save Yourself a Lot of Money
Clutch replacements can hit your bank account. Hard. With average estimates for clutch replacement ranging between $500 and $2,500 (depending on what you drive), it’s one of the most expensive repairs you can have done. To avoid this particularly nasty fate, it’s important to do everything in your power to extend your clutch life. How to […]
What to Look For When Buying New Tires
Buying new tires should be an easy task. Just roll into your tire shop of choice, let the experts do their thing, and drive away with confidence. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always go so smoothly. There have been many cases of shops installing the wrong type of tire. The lesson? Don’t leave all of the decision making […]
Should You Buy a Hybrid Car?
These days, most everyone’s game with the idea of conserving energy – and those who haven’t yet embraced it aren’t far behind. It makes sense, especially when you throw in the surging cost of gas. But are hybrid cars worth the extra money? Or are you better off driving a traditional combustion engine? Here are […]
What You Should Know Before Buying a Used Car
Not everyone can afford a new car, and some people prefer to get a “better” used car rather than a lower quality new car. For most people, their biggest issue with buying a used car is the fear of biting into a lemon. Here are a few methods you can employ that’ll help you identify […]
What Kind of Tire Tread Does My Car Need?
You don’t have to be a tire expert to figure out what kind of tires you need for your car. But it does help if you school yourself on the different types of tire tread there are out there. Picking the right kind can not only impact the quality of the grip your vehicle has […]
Openbay
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.