Posts Tagged ‘auto’
Extreme 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 is the Difference Between Laminated and Tempered Auto Glass
Why is the glass in your car different from the glass in your house or even the glass holding your drink? Laminated vs. Tempered There are a few different components that dictate which type of glass goes where, and I’m here to answer any questions you may have or tell you some interesting information you…
Read MoreAuto Glass Steering
Auto Glass Steering Affects You – Learn How Here Auto glass is a tricky industry; it is completely unregulated. What does this mean? Check this out to answer all of your questions. Because of this, a few problems arise. Independent auto glass shops don’t get a fair deal through the Third Party Administrator (TPA).…
Read MoreOctober. . . .it was frightening.
Politics, Death and Moving Peace, Love, Hug So it’s been quite the year for a lot of people. 2016 started out with such optimism. New year, new start. And it began. Death, upon death upon death. Our celebrities were dropping like flies. For some, it was devastating. I never understood Elvis fans and their continued…
Read MoreThe Chip Repair
Chips in a windshield, although scary looking, are usually not as scary as they are made out to be. In the event you wish to repair a chip, a common misconception is that they will completely disappear after the repair. Windshields act as a failsafe for the roof in the case of an accident, which…
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 MoreAll Chips Are Not Created (or Repaired) Equally.
The largest misconception regarding chips is that they will disappear once repair has been done on the chip. The sole purpose of a rock chip repair is to maintain the structural integrity of the windshield. Any aesthetic improvements are considered a bonus. A windshield is considered broken once it has a rock chip in it.…
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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