Tipping has become an expected part of service-oriented industries, with restaurants, salons, and taxis leading the way.However, when it comes to auto mechanics, the practice is less clear-cut. […]
Car Care / Car Safety / Mechanics Advice
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What do Mechanics Look for When Performing a Vehicle Inspection?
One of the big pains in the neck about owning a car is having to re-register each and every year (depending on your state, you’ll renew either annually or […]
Maintenance Tips / Road Trip
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What To Do If You Run Out of Gas
Running out of gas in the middle of nowhere is among drivers’ biggest fears, and it’s also one of the easiest things to prevent. If you have run […]
Car Care / Teen Drivers
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National Boyfriend Day: Desperately Seeking a Mechanic Boyfriend?
The Twitterverse has just brought it to our attention that today is National Boyfriend Day. Apparently that’s an excuse to celebrate boyfriends of the romantic and platonic variety. […]
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Did You Know: Openbay Enables Text, Photo & Video with Mechanics (Spare the phone call.)
Getting your vehicle serviced is a nuisance for loads of reasons — you’re out a set of wheels, it’s expensive, and you’ve got to find a reputable mechanic. […]
Car Care / Car Safety / Openbay Benefits
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Did You Know: "Openbay Recommended" Points You Toward Top Shops
We know car repair can be a painful experience. Many Americans avoid it — an estimated $60-billion worth of auto repair and maintenance work is left undone each […]
Car Care / Maintenance Tips / Mechanics Advice / Service Center Resources
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Want to Bring Your Own Auto Parts to a Mechanic? Here are 5 Reasons You Shouldn’t
Looking for ways to save money on car repairs? Regularly maintaining your vehicle – think oil changes and tire rotations – is the best way for an automotive […]
Industry Profiles / Service Center Resources
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This Repair Shop Owner’s Unconventional Response to the Recession
If you’re working in the auto care industry and haven’t yet come across Audra Fordin, you might be living under a rock. Audra’s a rare breed – she’s […]
Car Tech / Industry News / Service Center Resources
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Challenges & Trends in the Future of the Automotive Aftermarket
Today, the Auto Care Association hosted a fascinating teleforum on the auto care industry called “Top Business Challenges for 2016 and How to Solve Them” with the following panelists: […]