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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 […]
Why We Now Want Our Cars to Break
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 Today is a big day. We’ve just received our […]
"This is the Future” — Press Reaction to OpenbayConnect
Last week at the NY Auto Show, Openbay announced OpenbayConnect, which will remotely determine cause, cost and availability to perform the repair by local mechanics, answering virtually every driver’s need for efficient, affordable auto repair service. This is huge news. But don’t take our word for it. See below for links to a selection articles about […]
Openbay Announces First-of-Its-Kind Connected-Car Repair Service
OpenbayConnect Remotely Determines Cause and Cost to Perform Auto Repairs NEW YORK, NY, – March 31, 2015 – Today at the New York International Auto Show in New York City, Openbay, the online marketplace for auto repair, launched OpenbayConnect, a first-of-its-kind platform that leverages connected-car technology to remotely diagnose automotive vehicle problems and deliver competitive repair […]
11 Crazy Car Facts
11 Did-You-Know Car Facts about the US: There are about 250 million cars on the road. Of those cars, 80% are out of warranty. The average age of a car on the road is 11.4-years old. 62% of millenials don’t have sufficient savings to cover an unexpected $500 car repair. The average cost of a […]
62% of Millenials' Savings Won't Cover this Inevitable Expense
Many Americans (especially younger generations) are plagued by stress over money. Two recent reports are linked below, with astonishing facts: American Psychological Association has just released a study that 72% of Americans have felt stressed about money within the last 30 days. A recent Bankrate report shows that 62% of millenials don’t have sufficient savings […]
How to Find a Good Mechanic
We caught this recent article in Consumer Reports called, “Best Places to Get Your Car Repaired.” Rather than help find a particular shop, CR compared dealerships and independent shops. Here are some of CR’s findings: On the whole, consumers were happier with independent shops than with dealerships. The only automaker that scored better than independent […]
WFMY News 2 in Greensboro Covers Openbay
We loved this article from WFMY News 2 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Tanya Rivera wrote our favorite headline of the year, and Kent Meeker advises his favorite apps, including Openbay – download the Openbay mobile app now. We are thrilled for the press coverage, and so glad that Tanya and Kurt noted that: Openbay […]
What to Look for When Reviewing a Car Repair Estimate
Unless you enjoy turning a wrench, car repair and maintenance is a necessary evil. Car repair estimates always seem so unfair and often include repairs that didn’t really seem necessary. The whole experience is taxing, but with this list of suggestions, we can help shrink your repair bills, ensuring a better experience and a well-running car for […]
