Posts Tagged ‘glass’
Illegal Car Modifications
If you’re a car junkie and into modifying your car, you probably know which car mods are legal and which are less than legal; you might not care either. As for the rest of us, it might be nice to know what basic car mods could end in a ticket. Tinting Beginning with our area…
Read MoreTrust Us
Having an emotional attachment to material things is somewhat frowned upon in our society. We are taught to cherish people and moments rather than objects and things. However, as some of us know, we tend to develop an emotional bond with some of our favorite things anyways. Whether it’s your favorite hair tie or an…
Read MoreThe Future of the Auto Glass Industry
We’ve all pondered what the future will be like. Whether it’s flying cars or instant pizza machines, asking about the future is not uncommon. However, I can confidently say that not many people think about the future of their windshield. In general, people just don’t think about their windshield until it’s broken. Why? It’s just…
Read MoreThe Craziest Stuff We’ve Heard
Customers Say the Craziest Things! After talking with some fellow auto glass shops from around the country and a few overseas, we began to wonder what the craziest, strangest things customers have accused or said to us after a job. We asked around and this is what came back, enjoy! All names and locations…
Read MoreDealer 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 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 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 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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