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Emerging Trends & Opportunities in Connected Car

  The Auto Care Association’s Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG) has just hosted another great webinar; this one was on “Emerging Trends & Opportunities in Vehicle Connectivity.” Michael Blicher, of MCBNETWRX, began his presentation with this – “What if each vehicle were connected beyond telematics, connected to each other? That next big thing is […]

February 18, 2016 More
 

Meet Jordan: Openbay Rewards Are Gold!

Jordan C. discovered Openbay and booked his first service in early 2015. Within four months, Jordan had booked three services on his Mazda 3, and he’s got another service booking on the way. We got in touch to speak with him to learn more about his experience using Openbay, and to find out what keeps […]

June 1, 2015 More
 

First Major Blizzard of 2015 in New England: 5 Helpful Tips While Driving

This has been a relatively mild winter, and New Englanders are just about to say “Hello” to their first significant snow storm of 2015. According to experts, New Englanders are about to be immobilized with the arrival of several feet of heavy white snow, which can make driving pretty scary. It’s always best to stay […]

January 26, 2015 More
 

Essential Winter Driving Tips – Stay Safe in the Snow & Cold

As many of us head off for the upcoming holidays, winter storms could bring dicey conditions on the roads. Know how to drive  properly in the snow to keep yourself, your passengers and fellow drivers safe. Winter Driving Tips 1. Drive Slowly This seems like the most obvious of safety tips but it is one […]

December 23, 2014 More
 

Maine Road Trip in the Summer

A Perfect Fall Roadtrip We snapped this road-side sign at Maine’s beautiful Hidden Pond, the perfect place for fancy weekend escape. The moment you’re on the property, just outside of Kennebunkport, they issue this friendly reminder to check your road rage at the gate – you’ve entered another world, and it’s time for an attitude adjustment. Heading up […]

September 18, 2014 More
 

How to Keep Your Car's AC Working All Summer

Summer’s here and the time is right… for blasting your car’s AC. But just because it’s hotter than heck outside doesn’t mean you should use your car’s air conditioner willy-nilly. There are actually a handful of best practices that you can employ to get the most out of your AC, ensuring longevity of life and […]

July 11, 2014 More
 

Keeping Up with Car Maintenance Keeps Your Wallet Happy

With this year’s tax-filing season nearing an end, the federal government and all 50 states are busy churning out millions of dollars in refund checks to taxpayers everywhere. Assuming you’re on track to get a refund, how do you plan to spend yours? While the possibilities are limitless – from taking that long dreamed-of vacation (shout […]

April 2, 2014 More
 

Winter Car Check Up – 5 Tips for Winter Road Trips

We visit the doctor for an annual check-up, we should do the same with our cars. The doctor checks weight, blood pressure, pulse, vaccine updates, especially when cough and cold season approaches. Essentially there’s an inspection of the body – and then she makes recommendations on steps to improve any deficiencies or problem areas. The same should […]

November 8, 2013 More
 

Top 5 Cheapest Cars to Maintain

Sometimes you have to get creative when it comes to saving money on car maintenance. If you’ve tried every trick in the book and you still feel like you’re shelling out way too much money a year on keeping your car operating smoothly, it might just be time to replace it altogether and trade down, […]

July 29, 2013 More
 

How to Save Money on Car Insurance

Car insurance is one of those necessary evils that can sometimes have a draining effect on your bank account. If you drive a car that requires frequent visits to the mechanic, that’s even more money out of pocket – and with the price of gas continually rising, your driving related expenses could eventually leave you […]

October 28, 2012 More