Scientific(?) Proof Why Dogs Stick Their Head Out the Window

We’ve all seen our beloved pets stick their furry faces out the window, their tongue flopping in the wind and drool painting the side of our car. But have you ever wondered why they do it? We assume it’s because they enjoy it, something about the wind flowing through their hair maybe. I don’t think…

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Why Your Windshield is so Expensive

Not all windshields are created equally. Tragic, I know, but it’s the truth. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t treat them all equally, but that’s another topic for another day. Just about every vehicle that exists for consumer use has a windshield; some form of clear glass or plastic designed to keep rain, dirt, rocks, and…

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Insurance Coverage in Arizona

Living in Arizona has its ups and downs. Ask any Arizonan and they will tell you how much they love or how much they hate living here. Personally, I see both sides of the coin. The Bad On one side, Arizona is one of the hottest inhabited places in the nation. Not to mention the…

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Waving Bye to Winter

Finally! The weather here in Arizona is improving and temperatures are rising. Not that we had a winter, it was actually warmer than usual, but temps in the high 60s and 70s are simply perfect. The only thing I think we all wish for is a little rain to bless our very dry state, but…

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Let’s Talk Rust and Windshields

Living in Arizona, rust is not something that we worry about. Our hot and dry climate wards off rust common in many other states. So why is there a need to talk about rust when the nearest ocean is hundreds of miles away and the average annual precipitation is barely 6 inches? Let me tell…

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How to Clean the Inside of Your Windshield

We all have seen it. That gross, cloudy film that suddenly appears on the inside of your windshield. No one ever notices it until driving directly into the sunlight, when the film decides you don’t need to see the road anymore. And no one ever thinks to clean it off, since it rarely makes an…

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Top 5 2018 Car Care Resolutions

Yes, I know, we are 16 days into the new year but to be fair, there were some other blogs from last year that I never posted. So, I wanted to make sure those were out there before I wrote this one. You might be wondering how a new year post would have anything to…

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Winter is Here, Get Ready

The first day of winter has come and gone and the real winter weather is finally kicking in. With temperatures here in our state plummeting for winters arrival, it’s important to start to prep for the even colder months to come in the new year. Although Arizona rarely sees more than 6 inches of snow,…

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Teens, Driving, and Windshields

interior view of woman driving

School has started! This means your teen driver will be driving to and from school every day, five days a week, at peak morning rush hour. Gone are the days of minivan carpools and early morning shuttle runs. Despite all the great things that come with a teen driver, there are a few things you…

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What is a “Sandblasted” Windshield?

Everyone has had a chip or crack in their windshield before. It’s a frustrating experience but luckily most insurances cover this. Auto glass shops usually only replace windshields that have huge breaks or cracks. But few people fail to realize there are other cases that warrant a windshield replacement. Sandblasting happens to be one of…

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