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A “Case” to be Made for Tesla to Consider the Automotive Aftermarket and Openbay to Help Tesla Vehicle Owners with Repair & Maintenance Services
In March of 2023, a class action lawsuit was filed against Tesla by a Tesla vehicle owner The availability of vehicle repair and maintenance service is important to owners of electric vehicles (EVs), especially owners of market-leading Tesla. How important? Well, one Tesla owner recently filed a class action lawsuit against Tesla seeking relief for having been […]
5 New Year’s Resolutions For Your Car – 2023 – Openbay
5 New Year’s Resolutions For Your Car – 2023 Before we start, we recommend you create a monthly calendar reminder to ensure you’re keeping up with 2023 resolutions for your car. 1. Monitor all Vehicle Fluid Levels – Top Off if Necessary – Monthly Inspecting the level of your engine oil is typically part of […]
Why It’s Important to Rotate Your Tires
A lot of people flake out when it comes to having their tires rotated on a regular basis, but did you know that failing to do so can cost you hundreds of dollars a year in tire replacement? It’s important to rotate your tires to ensure you are getting the maximum life out of our […]
Top 5 Common Problems That Can Make Your Car’s Air Conditioning Blow Warm Air
It’s a hot day. You just exited an air-conditioned home or office. You make a beeline to your car. Then, you quickly unlock it, open the door, and enter a hot and stale air filled vehicle. You start your engine and quickly turn on the AC expecting cool air to start flowing. You wait. Only […]
Openbay Is Available to Lyft Drivers for Convenient, Affordable Auto Repair
Automotive maintenance and repair is designated an essential business; Lyft drivers can access service in over 50 markets with Openbay During these unprecedented times, rideshare drivers still need to keep their vehicles running, and automotive maintenance and repair facilities have been designated to be an essential service by the government. Lyft drivers who are in […]
Don’t Make Me Wait, Call or Think: Millennials and Auto Care Part I
2019 is the first year in US history that the number of millennials surpassed the number of baby boomers. Today, there are about 79.8 million millennials in the U.S. (ages 23 to 38 in 2019), while the total number of baby boomers (ages 55 to 73 in 2019) is 74.1 million. As baby boomers reach […]
What’s Grinding Your Gears? The Top 5 Most Googled Car Care Topics in 2019
Beyond the trending Google searches like “Game of Thrones Season 8 Air Date” or “Academy Award Winners”, millions of drivers are turning to Google to find quick answers to their most pressing car questions. We analyzed Google Trends to see what’s grinding US drivers’ gears in 2019 and to provide you with the most helpful, […]
Washing Your Car in the Winter is Important – Here’s Why
Winter has arrived. And it’s no surprise that it’s the least favorite season for most of us. Having to drive in winter conditions doesn’t make it any better. And with driving comes the nasty sand and salt mixture that covers our cars and cakes our windshields. Most of us will use our wipers and washing fluid to clean […]
Decoding the Mysterious Check Engine Light
‘Tis the season for holiday lights so merry and bright – unless it’s your check engine light! Some are solid and some may flash, but this is no time to ignore the lights on your dash! When your dashboard twinkles, it may be tempting to put off finding an auto mechanic for diagnosis, but it’s […]
