Openbay Explained

Openbay, Inc.
Type:Private
Foundation:Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Founder:Rob Infantino
Location City:Cambridge, Massachusetts
Location Country:United States
Area Served:United States
Services:CAR services

Openbay is an online marketplace for automotive repair and maintenance services and a provider of SaaS for the automotive service industry.[1] in the United States. The company is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.It was founded by CEO, Rob Infantino, in 2012.[2]

Product

Vehicle owners enter their need for service or describe the repair or maintenance problem. The Openbay platform automatically generates multiple competitive price estimates from local automotive service professionals. Vehicle owners then compare each automotive service professional based on location, amenities, pricing, and customer ratings.[3] Consumers book an appointment with the service provider of their choice. Payment for services is processed onsite by the professional that serviced the vehicle. More than 70% of Openbay users do not select the lowest-priced service provider.[4] Openbay charges a flat booking fee to the repair shop upon completion of the service.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Guyette. James. Vendor Newsmaker Q&A Rob Infantino. Aftermarket Business World. SearchAutoParts.com. 29 November 2016.
  2. News: Lawler. Ryan. Online Auto Repair Marketplace Openbay Launches To Connect Car Owners With Local Mechanics. 7 May 2014. TechCrunch. 28 October 2013.
  3. News: Openbay helps you fix your car without getting stressed or swindled. 7 May 2014. Reuters. 28 October 2013.
  4. Web site: Huetter. John. Though Allstate partnership won't apply to collision claims, shops should watch, learn from Openbay. Repairer Driven News. 17 May 2016. Driven Communications, Inc. 31 May 2016.
  5. News: Carney. Dan. Openbay, where mechanics bid for your business. 7 May 2014. BBC - Autos. 7 April 2014.