Posts Tagged ‘arizona’
3 Things to Consider Before Renting a Car
It’s a difficult decision. It really is. On one hand, you might be spending less money initially, but on the other hand it is a lot less stressful. Taking your own car or selecting a rental to travel in has a lot of variables to consider. Now we would hate for you to get a…
Read MoreHow Windshield Wipers are Scratching Your Windshield
Wiper blades are an essential part of driving a car. However, they are often over looked and not replaced often enough. You might be thinking this isn’t a big deal unless its monsoon season but that’s not the case. As most of us can attest to not washing their car…ever…. we all know that our…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know about Chip Repairs
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,…
Read More2017 Bradshaw Mountain HS Valedictorian Speech
This is the full unedited version of the Bradshaw Mountain High School class of 2017 Valedictorian speech. Take and do with it as you will. Feel free to comment, constructively critique, or ask any questions you please. This is merely my thoughts as a member of an upcoming generation. Thank you. First, I’d like to…
Read MoreExtreme Temperatures – Chips into Cracks Part 2
Have you ever put a piping hot glass pan into the sink and run cold water over it? If you’re like me, that’s happened too many times. This can happen to your windshield; not in the exact same way, but very similarly, especially in a hot state like Arizona. Heat expands materials, like the ones…
Read MoreExtreme Temperatures
Chips into Cracks Part 1 Have you ever put a glass mug of hot water in the freezer? I have, and it’s not fun. But that’s not what we’re interested in; what happens to the glass after it’s one extreme temperature and is exposed to the opposite extreme temperature? It cracks. This is essentially…
Read MoreOur Industry is Unregulated. Know Your Installer
What Does Unregulated Mean For You – the Consumer? Auto glass is a tricky industry. Why? It’s completely unregulated. With that said, the next million-dollar question is this; what does that even mean? With respect to this industry, it means that any person with any level of experience can operate on your vehicle. At…
Read MoreA Frosty Situation: The Best Ways to Defrost Your Windshield
Now I know what you’re thinking, FROST? IN ARIZONA? REALLY? Well yes really. Many people don’t realize Arizona can reach subzero temperatures at night, especially up north, and well below 32 F during the day. We might not reach temperatures as low as Minnesota or Massachusetts, but our temperatures drop enough to make defrosting a…
Read MoreWHAT GOES INTO A QUOTE FOR AN AUTO GLASS CLAIM
Adventure Auto Glass has signed contractual agreements with multiple insurance companies regarding set pricing for insured motorists for all auto glass claims. We are, what is considered, a preferred or “in-network” affiliate. All insurance pricing is negotiated at the corporate levels. If you do not have insurance coverage, we are happy to give you a…
Read MoreWhat Assumptions Do Your Customers Have About Your Industry?
I want you to think about where you work. There are those odd things that happen only in your industry. You know what I am talking about. Those things that you wish ALL customers knew and understood. That little thing that if only they knew and understood because the ALL JUST DON’T GET IT. Why…
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