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3 Easy Tips to Help Your Automotive Service Shop Run at Maximum Efficiently

Ever wondered if your automotive service shop is running at optimum efficiency? Efficiency is key to running any business. Here are three tips to maximize efficiency. Tip 1: Establishing an Operating Budget and Turning a Profit Getting down to basics – your monthly budget. What does it cost to operate your business on a monthly […]

August 28, 2018 More
 

The Value of Texting Your Customers

This article is for automotive service professionals. It focuses on how to better serve customers in ways to meet their expectations. How and when a shop communicates with their customers is key. Texting is just one component of a customer’s expectations. How often do you have an important question for your customer, but you just […]

August 20, 2018 More
 

How to Winterize Your Car

Those living in seasonal climes know that the days of perfectly crisp air and turning autumn leaves will soon come to a swift end, only to be replaced by violent, frigid temps. Breaking down by the side of the road is a nuisance even in clear, warm weather. Getting stuck on the side of a […]

November 19, 2017 More
 

Meet Toni, Who Found a New Way to Book San Diego Auto Repair

Here’s Toni, who used to drive her Mustang around from shop to shop when it was time for her to book auto repair in San Diego. One Google search later, and she’s found a modern solution to a problem as old as the automobile: how to know she’d get quality auto repair, and at a fair price. Where […]

December 1, 2016 More
 

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 […]

November 29, 2016 More
 

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? […]

November 27, 2016 More

Pre-Holiday Road-Trip Checklist

This year, AAA predicts nearly 49 million Americans will travel more than 50 miles to celebrate Thanksgiving, with 89% of those planning to drive. Before you head out, here’s a quick road-trip checklist. Bring your vehicle to the shop, to ensure it’s up to the task of enduring stop-and-go traffic, which is probably about as taxing to […]

November 21, 2016 More
 

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 — […]

November 18, 2016 More
 

Meet Sean, Who Booked his Boston Car Repair Through Openbay

Here’s Sean, who was looking for Boston car repair for his BMW. His car’s warranty had recently expired, so he was looking for new options. Here’s how it went. Where do you live, and what type of vehicle do you drive? I live in Boston, and I drive a 2010 BMW 1 Series. How did […]

November 16, 2016 More
 

Meet Ruby Davis, founder of ChickDriven: Auto Reviews & Car Advice for Women

 Following ChickDriven‘s recent review of Openbay, we connected with the site’s founder, Ruby Davis, to learn more about her new venture. ChickDriven touts itself as “America’s primary car website for women.” It features a new perspective on automotive reviews and general car advice for women.   Davis had just returned from the SEMA show, where […]

November 11, 2016 More