Personal Finance 31
How to Talk to A Mechanic
If you’re like the average American, your car was born the same year Apple’s iTunes store was launched, and when Janet Jackson had a wardrobe ‘malfunction’ at the Superbowl. In other words, the average car on the road is more than 11 years old, meaning your wheels are likely in need of regular love and maintenance. When […]
Is Premium Gas for Your Car Worth It?
Whether premium gas is worth the higher price depends on your specific vehicle and driving habits. Premium gasoline typically has a higher octane rating, which can prevent knocking and pinging in high-performance engines or engines with high compression ratios. Knocking can potentially damage your engine over time. What are the factors to consider when deciding […]
ABC World News Tonight’s "Real Money" Recap: Saving Big on Car Repairs
Did you see tonight’s edition of ABC World News Tonight’s “Real Money” called “Saving Big on Car Repairs”? If not, here’s the Openbay-centric (we’re biased) recap, featuring ways to save on car repair. ABC Breaking News | Latest News Videos The Chen family have a 2011 Toyota Sienna that’s “just out of warranty and it’s starting […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Buying Car Insurance
A Beginner’s Guide to Buying Car Insurance Insurance is an anomaly among commodities; it’s one purchase that we hope we never have to use. But car insurance is a mandated purchase almost everywhere, and with good reason; if your vehicle were to be stolen, vandalized or in an accident, you could be at risk for […]
Crowdfunding for Car Repair
This morning, we came across a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for a broken-down car. At some point or another, we’ve all been there, right? Even if your bills are paid, an emergency car repair or two can quickly put you in a financial hole. Just remember – when it’s time to fix your ride, […]
What’s the Difference Between Your Air Filter and Cabin Filter
For the uninitiated, keeping track of recommended car maintenance items can be daunting. There’s so much to know, in addition to high costs associated with a trip to the shop.Below is a look at some relatively low cost items worth keeping an eye on: your automotive filters. Here, we explain what they do, when and […]
Car Fluids You Need to Stay on Top Of
We all hope to get the most out of our cars to retail the all-important resale value. By understanding some simple rules, including which car fluids you should keep an eye on, we can keep our cars in shape while pushing them to higher mileages. Though there are numerous reasons to read an owner’s manual, […]
