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Essential Car Items for Winter Driving

If you’re in the northeast, you’re probably due for a snowstorm this weekend. Get ready for a couple of days cozying up by the fire, the TV, or relaxing with a good book.If your idea of a snowstorm involves more than being house-bound, don’t hit the roads unless you’re prepared. If you haven’t already prepared, stock […]

December 13, 2021 More
 

4 Things to Do if Your Car Runs Out of Gas

The holidays are here and it’s time for road trips. Ideally you’ve planned ahead, but sometimes even the best plans don’t work out. Like making sure you have enough gas in the tank.  What should you do if your fuel light goes on and there’s no service station in sight? Being prepared can help you avoid getting in […]

November 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
 

Making Headlines: Openbay Roadside Assistance

Openbay is now offering Roadside Assistance. Here’s some press reaction to the big news. Yahoo! Finance: Startups Aim to Disrupt the Auto Club NY Daily News: New mobile app connects drivers with roadside assistance Digital Trends: The Openbay Mobile App Brings You Roadside Assistance Anywhere, Anytime Cheat Sheet: Openbay is Gunning for AAA With Mobile Roadside Assistance  

June 8, 2016 More
 

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 […]

June 8, 2016 More
 

5 Car Dashboard Warning Lights You Can’t Ignore

Too much month left at the end of your money? It’s a good thing the car has been as reliable as a brick, eh? Until, of course, it isn’t. Preventive maintenance, like oil changes, tire rotations and even major expenses, like timing belt replacements, can be planned in advance and budgeted for. But there are some […]

December 1, 2015 More
 

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 […]

February 17, 2015 More
 

How to Free Your Car from a Snowdrift

Much as we hate to admit it, our rear-wheel drive car recently got stuck in a snowdrift. We’re happy to report that it was stuck in our driveway, and not on the road, but it was still a nuisance to free it. In order to save you the humiliation and embarrassment, we’ve compiled some tips […]

February 2, 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 […]

January 26, 2015 More
 

How to Winterize Your Car Battery

The “Polar Vortex” buzzwords are making headlines this week as temps plunge across the country. Winter’s always tough on cars, and among the parts most susceptible to cold is your battery. Don’t wind up stuck with a flat battery in the shivering cold. Here are a few tips to help winterize your car battery. Replace the battery […]

January 8, 2015 More