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7 Fall Driving Tips: Handing Wet Leaves & Rain
Here at Openbay, we regularly dispense driving advice, and because our office is based in beautiful Cambridge, MA, a good deal of it has been related to driving in the snow. Yet at this time of year, lots of young drivers are hitting the roads, bound for college or high school, and this may be […]
Electric Vehicles and Winter Weather
It’s a great time to drive electric. From Tesla to the Nissan LEAF, there are many great car options available. And if trucks are more your speed, Rivian recently debuted the R1S and R1T at the LA Auto Show. But if you’re considering buying an electric vehicle (EV) and live in an area that’s cold and/or […]
5 Tips For Being a Great Designated Driver
The holidays are here! Bring on friends, family, delicious food and fun. Now, for those of us who are 21+, all of the fun may include having some festive holiday drinks. But many underestimate the effects of alcohol and fail to plan out how to get home. Let’s maximize the fun and minimize the risk […]
5 Facts You Didn’t Know About Your Vehicle’s Tires
Your car’s tires are among the most expensive vehicle-maintenance items you’ll have to cover. Tires are also among the most important safety features. Most of us would never dream of getting behind the wheel without buckling our seat belts. And in many cases, people make car buying decisions based on the availability of front- and […]
How to survive a holiday road trip with kids
There’s nothing more stressful than taking a road trip with kids. You never know what’s going to happen. Car trouble, illness, arguing and the dreaded question, “Are we there yet?”. There are many ways to pass the time and make the ride more pleasant, but what’s most important is getting everyone there safe. Here are […]
Holiday Car Travel with your Furry Friend
It’s that time of the season where family and friends flock to the places they enjoy most. Often times our family includes a furry friend or two; finding a safe and appropriate way to bring along Fido isn’t always the easiest! Here are six simple steps to “pet proof” your vehicle and keep the ride […]
Driving in the Rain: How to Stay Safe
Most of us will have to drive in the rain many times in our lives. Many people attempt driving in the rain as if the conditions were warm and dry, when everything is actually wet and slick. This attitude could be costly, or even deadly. Stay Safe Driving in the Rain & Driving On Wet Roads 1) […]
Openbay Debuts On-Demand Roadside Assistance
Big news today: Openbay now offers on-demand Roadside Assistance, now available on its mobile platform. A nationwide network of roadside assistance can now be dispatched at the touch of a button for common breakdowns due to a dead battery, flat tire, lockout, need for fuel delivery, or for vehicles that need a tow due to inoperability […]
Openbay Featured In Mashable
Here’s Mashable’s list of “Five Must-Have Apps for the Car Lover.” According to Mashable, “Driving is fun. Repairs are annoying. Openbay helps you find a good mechanic and diagnose your problems. So you can spend less time not driving.” Openbay helps drivers to quickly compare, book and pay for auto repair. Want to check out Openbay’s […]
