Car Repair 135
Newly Licensed Drivers – Pay Attention to Servicing Your Vehicle
You went through the process of applying for a learners permit. You took online courses and enrolled in a drivers education program. You passed the test at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Now you have your license. Congratulations! Whether you are buying your first vehicle or using one from a family member or friend, […]
7 Factors to Consider when Searching for Car Repair and Maintenance Services Online
A maintenance reminder message is on display on your vehicle’s dashboard. A check engine light is on. You failed a state vehicle inspection. The sticker in the upper left hand corner of your windshield says you are overdue for service. Your car is making a noise that wasn’t there the other day. Your vehicle does […]
7 Common Car Repair and Maintenance Services Requested On Openbay
The most common types of auto repair services requested on Openbay include: Overall, regular car maintenance is important to ensure safety, reliability, longevity, performance and resale value of the car. It also helps to keep you and your family safe while travelling. If you have a need for any type of auto repair or maintenance […]
My Car Has No Heat … But it was Working Fine Last Winter! 5 Potential Causes for no Heat in your Car.
Most of us take our car heaters for granted, not knowing how they work other than you run the engine, crank up the temperature, and hot air blows out from the vents. But what happens when the heat stops coming? There are few things as miserable as driving in freezing weather with no heat in […]
Top 5 Common Problems That Can Make Your Car’s Air Conditioning Blow Warm Air
It’s a hot day. You just exited an air-conditioned home or office. You make a beeline to your car. Then, you quickly unlock it, open the door, and enter a hot and stale air filled vehicle. You start your engine and quickly turn on the AC expecting cool air to start flowing. You wait. Only […]
5 Telltale Signs Your Car Needs a Brake Service
Picture this, you’re driving down the road and you press down on your brake pedal because you need to either slow down or come to a stop. While pressing on the brake pedal, all of a sudden you hear a grinding noise coming from somewhere. Next, you immediately take your foot off the pedal and […]
10 Money-Saving Tips for Bringing a Car to College
Million of students are heading off to college. Some students will study in classrooms with proper spacing from each other while others will learn via video conferencing in dorm rooms and off-campus apartments. And some students will remain in their hometown attending classes via video. There are many uncertainties with regard to education and the […]
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 […]
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 […]
