We’re excited to welcome @titereachtools as our latest partner! Tite-Reach specialty tools are professional grade hand tools designed to make your life easier, perfect for reaching those hard to access nuts and bolts. We’ve added a few of their tools to our specialty tool section for our customers to use. Save your knuckles. Save your time. Get the job done right. OBG members get 10% off on their website in case you wanted some of your own.
Website: https://tite-reach.com/
Join us October 29th from 6-9 for a send off party with the @stricklandmotorco @strickland_bros team, the SpeedWagon, and our local car community. They are heading south to Portland on Thursday, kicking off their journey to SEMA, and they want to do it in style, surrounded by friends, fans, and fellow enthusiasts. Whether you’re a gearhead, car lover, or just down for a good time, come hang out, see the SpeedWagon up close, and connect with others who share the same passion for all things automotive.
RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/speedwagon-to-sema-roadtrip-kickoff-in-seattle-tickets-1778361369729
Trunk or Treat at Openbay Garage! Join us Saturday, October 25th from 3–7 PM for a fun, family friendly afternoon of cars, candy, and community! Bring your ride, decorate your trunk for the kids, and hand out candy. We’ll have food vendors, treats, and plenty of good vibes for everyone.
Prizes for Best Decorated Cars:
1st Place – OBG Standard Membership (valued at $240)
2nd Place – Griot’s Garage Wash & Detail Bucket
3rd Place – OBG T-Shirt
Judging will be done by our staff. All cars that come decorated will also received a FREE OBG bag filled with swag and Griot’s Garage Car Wash Soap.
Come show off your creativity, have some fun, and make this Halloween one to remember!
Come join us on October 25 as we host @backroad4wdtraining Trail Prep & Trail Repair Class! Whether you’re new to off-roading or have years of trail experience, this class is designed to help you prepare for whatever the trail throws your way. Learn how to perform basic fluid checks, choose the right tools and recovery gear, and pack your machinery box like a pro. You’ll get hands on experience and practical tips to keep your rig running strong and get you home safely after a day of adventure. Spots are limited, don’t miss out! It’s $145 per person. Sign up today through their website, bring your friends, and get ready to level up your off-road skills.
We’re hosting a SIM comp this Saturday October 15, 2025 from 10-9! The fastest lap of the day wins a Standard Membership ($240 value). That means 10% off all bay and sim rentals for a year plus more!
* $10 for 10 minutes
* Track: PGP Motorsport Park
* Car: Go-Kart
Open to everyone. Let’s race!
We’re excited to host the Z Car Club of Washington for their upcoming Tech Day and Cruise-In! The club will be cruising out to our shop for a hands on tech session and meetup with fellow Z enthusiasts.
Come by, hang out, and check out some incredible Z cars, from classic Datsuns to modern Nissans, all in one place. Don’t miss this chance to connect with the community and see these legendary cars up close.
Mark your calendars! Join us this Saturday, October 11th, from 10AM–12PM for our MiniTrucks & Coffee meet! This week we’re teaming up with @minitrucklife_ to put on a morning full of trucks, coffee, and community. Bring your build, coffee and connect with other enthusiasts who share the same passion for mini trucks. Whether you’re rolling static, bagged, or rocking a project in progress, this is the spot to show it off and hang with people who get it. Good vibes. Cool trucks. Strong community. Don’t miss it!
We’re hosting a sim comp this Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 10-9! The fastest lap of the day wins a Standard Membership ($240 value). That means 10% off all bay and sim rentals for a year plus more!
* $10 for 10 minutes
* Track: Red Bull Ring GP
* Car: Porsche Cayman GT4
Open to everyone. Let’s race!
Final Ridge track days! Join us at @turn2lapping this Friday & Saturday for another action packed lapping weekend! One more shot to close out the summer on track. New drivers are welcome, sign up early so the Turn2 team can help get you prepped and confident. Already registered? Get your car and yourself track ready with us and enjoy 15% off bay rentals. Or swing by the shop after to do a post track inspection. See you all at the track!
Sign up here: https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/turn2-fri-oct-3rd-ridge-motorsports-park-road-course-lapping-925099
What an absolutely unforgettable evening! Out of 359,700 unique ballots cast, 17,452 nominations, and over 10,000 businesses competing, we won Seattle Times @bestinpnw GOLD, Best Auto Service Center! The craziest part? We’ve only been open for 6 months! In less than a year, our customers has shown us so much love and support that we were able to stand shoulder to shoulder with long established businesses across the PNW, and come out on top.
To our customers: thank you for believing in us, trusting us and helping spread the word. Every single vote and nomination made this possible.
To my team: you are the heartbeat of this shop. The long days, the hard work, the passion you bring, THIS is why we’re here today. I can’t thank you all enough.
Winning this recognition so early in our journey isn’t the finish line, it’s just the beginning. We’re more motivated than ever to keep raising the bar, growing our community, and proving every day why we’re the premier place to wrench in the PNW. We’re just getting started.
Website: https://www.bestinthepnw.com/listing/2025/auto-service-center
