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Tips to Buying an Old Car: A 15-Year-Old Car Can Be a Good Purchase

I recently bought a 15-year old car. Buying an old car, especially one that old, isn’t something I would usually consider, but this car ended up being the perfect fit for me. Check out these tips to see if you can find a hidden treasure of your own. Tips to Buying an Old Car Recently, my […]

August 18, 2016 More
 

Which Services Do You Really Need for Scheduled Maintenance?

Have you ever found yourself asking, “Which services do I really need for routine scheduled maintenance for my car?” You don’t want to forgo services that could be potentially harmful if skipped,  but you really don’t want to pay more than you need to. … What to do? Relax, the good news is you’ve got everything you need in your glovebox: […]

August 3, 2016 More
 

Tire Guide Part 1 – The Basics

What You’ll Need to Consider When It’s Time for New Tires Whether you’ve had a flat (as most drivers eventually will), failed a state inspection due to bald tires, or just know it’s time to replace your tire(s), here’s a quick tire guide to review when you’re shopping for new tires. Yes, tires are expensive (here’s […]

June 23, 2016 More
 

Meet John, Who Found Same-Day Auto Repair While Visiting L.A.

At Openbay, we like to speak with our customers to get a better understanding of the user experience. This week, we caught up with John about his recent service at Verdugo Tire & Auto. Where do you live and what do you drive? I live in Houston, TX, but had booked the service on my daughter’s car […]

May 27, 2016 More
 

This "Car Care Boss" Won $200

To celebrate National Car Care Month, Openbay has hosted a photo contest – #CarCareBoss – asking people to submit photos proving how well they maintain their vehicles. We caught up with Vincent, our first winner, who posted his #CarCareBoss photo (below) on Instagram, to talk about his cars. Where do you live and what do you drive? I live […]

April 25, 2016 More
 

How Much Does it Cost to Drive Cross-Country Today?

For today’s National Car Care Month fact, let’s pretend your vehicle is already perfectly maintained (oil changed, tires rotated, fluids good to go, scheduled maintenance done; heck – you’ve even washed it!), and you’re hankering for a road trip. Today! You’re just curious to know – how much will that cost you in fuel? Imagine […]

April 22, 2016 More
 

Openbay featured on WZLX's Karlson & McKenzie Show

  Here’s Heather, at Boston-based WZLX’s Karlson & McKenzie show, talking about National Car Care Month and Openbay’s blog, “Things You Shouldn’t Say to Your Mechanic.” Check out what they admitted to, while bringing their cars to the shop, versus things they agreed were in poor taste. Are you guilty of a breach in service-lane etiquette, […]

AudioApril 7, 2016 More
 

It's National Car Care Month, Are You Ready?

Great news for you: spring is in the air, and the Car Care Council’s National Car Care Month is nearly upon us. As part of the media campaign, throughout the month of April, consumers across the country will be receiving frequent reminders to visit their neighborhood service centers for an oil change, or scheduled maintenance, […]

March 10, 2016 More
 

Meet Vishal: First Time Openbay User

In the latest edition of Openbay user stories, we spoke with Vishal, a Ford software engineer who was glad to discover that our online marketplace for auto repair even existed. Here’s how his experience went, booking an oil change, tire rotation, air filter replacement and general diagnosis, for his Infiniti G37. Where do you live […]

February 29, 2016 More
 

Last-Minute, Car-Themed Valentine's Day Gift Guide

If you’ve been out to lunch, and have only just realized tomorrow is Valentine’s Day – yes, February 14th! You might need a quick little something to celebrate the big day with your main squeeze.  As always, we have car-focused ideas in mind. We know your need for speed may not stop at your car, […]

February 13, 2015 More