Posts Tagged ‘car’
Recalibration 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 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 MoreAuto Glass Steering
Auto Glass Steering Affects You – Learn How Here Auto glass steering happens when you call the third-party administrator who is hired by your insurance company and they either do not give you a choice or just assign you a shop to take care of your vehicle. Scare tactics are used in order to…
Read MoreWhat is the Difference Between Repair and Replace?
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 MoreOur Industry is Unregulated. Know Your Installer
What Does Unregulated Mean For You – the Consumer? Our industry is unregulated! Protect yourself and know your installer when getting your windshield replaced. What does this mean for you? It means, literally, anyone can cut into your car. Whether the installer has one minute or 20 years of experience. It’s important to know your…
Read MoreHow to Market a Boring Industry
The auto glass repair industry is a straightforward one. Car glass cracks or breaks, the glass shop orders replacement glass, then they repair it. That’s it. Marketing opportunities are limited! While other industries offer a wide range of services and products, the auto glass industry is narrow. There is one type of glass for each…
Read MoreHow to Prevent Your Windshield Chip from Cracking
At long last, Arizona is cooling down again. Temperatures are dipping well below freezing at night and hardly reach into the 50s during the day. Of course, I speak of Northern Arizona, Phoenix never really gets cold, and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. As for those of us in the mountains of AZ, there…
Read MoreExploding Car Windows??
Occasionally we have customers come to us with shattered windows, saying the glass either exploded while they were driving or that they came out to a shattered window. Their initial thoughts are usually that someone shot the glass (yes, with a gun) or that some pesky neighbor kid must have broken the glass with a…
Read MoreCan You Share Your VIN?
Is it safe to share your VIN – Vehicle Identification Number? As Americans, we hold a certain level of secrecy around personal identifying numbers. We shroud our Social Security number in secrecy, hold tight to our credit card numbers, and even blur out license plates in pictures. To what effect? In addition to the obvious…
Read MoreHow to Remove Sap from Your Windshield
Forewarning!!! These recommendations are ONLY for removing tar from GLASS!! Some of these methods are safe for glass but could damage paint, so be careful! No matter where you are in the country, you’ve likely parked your vehicle under a tree for a little extra shade. Little did you know that tree decided to rain…
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