Posts by Adventure Autoglass
5 Questions Auto Glass Shops Get Asked. . . . A Lot
5 questions auto glass shops get asked. . . . a lot, including Adventure Auto Glass! We’ve given our answers to each question below. 1. Why won’t the auto glass shop set an exact time for my mobile appointment? First of five questions auto glass shops get asked We don’t set an exact time because…
Read MoreCommon Types of Auto Glass Fraud
Auto glass fraud is insurance fraud where scammers manipulate or exploit auto glass claims for financial gain. It often involves deceptive practices that lead to unnecessary or inflated repairs, costing insurance companies and policyholders money. Common Types of Auto Glass Fraud: Unnecessary Replacements or Repairs Some fraudulent repair shops claim that minor chips or cracks…
Read MoreRecalibration is Essential
1. Recalibration is Essential Many ADAS features, such as lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, and automatic emergency braking, rely on cameras and sensors mounted on or near the windshield. After replacing the windshield, these cameras and sensors must be recalibrated to ensure proper functioning. Failure to recalibrate can result in inaccurate readings, reduced safety,…
Read MoreGet in the Know! The Chip Repair!
Folks ask us about chip repairs more than any other service we provide. Repairs are an attempt at fixing a chip in your windshield. There is no guarantee that the chip won’t crack out nor does it prevent more chips from occurring. One hopes that it keeps the integrity of your windshield so that it…
Read MoreHow does an unregulated industry affect you? Auto Glass: Unregulated but you have rights.
Does auto glass industry regulation matter? And why do I care? Auto Glass is unregulated which means ANYONE can cut into your car. ANYONE. There is no degree for our industry – it’s learn by fire. Protect your second-largest investment and yourself. Know your installer when getting your windshield replaced. What does this mean for…
Read MoreADAS – Windshield Recalibration
Recalibration and ADAS – What is it and why do I need it? ADAS: Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are your collision avoidance technologies (for example, lane departure warning and blind-spot applications) and driver aids, such as lane departure, night vision, driver alertness, and adaptive cruise control. Recalibration: This means adjusting, aligning, and dialing in…
Read MoreADAS and Recalibration: What you can expect at your replacement appointment
Do I Need to Have My Windshield Calibrated? If you have an ADAS (Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems, or ADAS) system in your car, you have to get your cameras calibrated to ensure they work properly and keep you safe. If you have cameras in your windshield you need to have your vehicle recalibrated for your car…
Read MoreDo I Need a Repair or Replacement?
Repair or Replace – which is it and why does it matter? We get so many questions every day. A big one is what is the difference between repair and replace? It’s a great question with an equally great answer. The Windshield Replacement: When you have a crack that is longer than a dollar bill…
Read MoreYour Insurance, Your Car, and Your Glass Shop
Your insurance, your car, and your glass shop; what you need to know. Automobiles are getting fancier. The game has changed with your insurance, your car and your glass shop. That means your windshield is getting fancier. There are many things that are either in or connected to your windshield including heater wiper park areas,…
Read MoreThe Chip Repair, Explained.
Here we are, once again, to explain the whole deal with chip repairs. You can take your car to an auto glass shop, like Adventure Auto Glass (shameless self-plug), when your windshield gets a rock chip. If you didn’t know, now you do and you can just repair your windshield instead of replacing it. However,…
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