Posts Tagged ‘Auto Glass’
Dealer Glass vs. OEM Glass – OH MY!
Dealer Glass vs OEM Glass – that is the question. A frequent request, “OEM” please. We often ask our customers if they understand the difference between “OEM” and “Dealer” glass because a lot of the time, customers believe “OEM” to be dealer glass. And although they are the “same”, they are not. Here is an…
Read MoreWindshield Replacement – The Facts
Windshield Replacement and What You Need to Know Nobody wants to do it yet we all literally run into that rock – especially in Arizona it seems. Are you aware that Arizona is the number one state in the nation for windshield replacements? Arizona received more dings to the windshield than any other state. Start…
Read MoreMonsoon Season Is Starting!!!
Monsoon season is infamous in Arizona. Between the intense 5-minute rain showers to the roaring thunderstorms, there is no wonder why Arizonans love this time of the year. However, because of the spontaneity of monsoon on top of the fact that Arizona receives only 12.5 inches a year, it’s important to be prepared when this…
Read MoreRe-Calibration Calamity – Part 2
As I mentioned in Calibration Calamity Part 1, windshield re-calibration is a relatively new process. While it is, unfortunately, an additional maintenance aspect of your vehicle to consider, it is important to have these cameras re-calibrated after a windshield replacement. Two Types of Re-calibration Dynamic – this process has the vehicle drive at a set…
Read MoreWindshield Calibration Calamity – Part 1
Windshield Calibration and Your Car Driver-assist technology is continuously being introduced in new vehicles. From surround-view cameras to auto-braking, these features introduce new opportunities and problems to face. Windshield Calibration is here now and here to stay. These present an additional obstacle to work around with auto glass replacement. For this tech to work, cameras…
Read MoreDIY Headlight Cleaning
Headlights are notorious for developing that cloudy film. Most of us don’t know what to do when it happens or even why it happens, but that’s what we’re here to tell you. The cloudy film that plagues your headlights can be explained by simple oxidation. Plastic, when exposed to the elements day in and day…
Read MoreSummer is Coming…
No, the title is not a GOT reference. Though I would be lying if that didn’t come to mind. Regardless, temps are on the rise and that means we can start enjoying more outdoor activities. Here are some summer car tips we think might just help you with your adventures. “What does this have to…
Read MoreA Gentle Reminder about Replacement Times
Replacement Times; What you Should Know The auto glass industry has yet to reach instant replacement technology. We all look forward to that day, but it is not yet upon us. With that in mind, we would like to remind all our wonderful customers that an windshield replacement takes one hour to perform and one…
Read MoreChip Repairs – What you need to know!
This is a short update to our previous blogs about chip repairs and a little reminder of what we can and cannot guarantee. As you may or may not know, repairs are only ever an attempt at fixing a chip in your windshield. It does not guarantee that the chip won’t crack out nor does…
Read MoreA Little Patience Goes a Long Way
Customer service, patience and why it’s so important in our industry. Why suddenly a blog about patience? Due to our recent and rather dramatic snowfall here in sunny Arizona, we have had to reschedule quite a few appointments. It is not the fault of any individual, after all, no one could leave their home for…
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