Posts Tagged ‘insurance’
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…
Read MoreInsurance 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…
Read MoreLet’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…
Read MoreTop 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…
Read MoreTeens, Driving, and Windshields
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…
Read MoreWhat 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…
Read More3 Things to Consider Before Renting a Car
It’s a difficult decision. It really is. On one hand, you might be spending less money initially, but on the other hand it is a lot less stressful. Taking your own car or selecting a rental to travel in has a lot of variables to consider. Now we would hate for you to get a…
Read MoreExtreme Temperatures – Chips into Cracks Part 2
Have you ever put a piping hot glass pan into the sink and run cold water over it? If you’re like me, that’s happened too many times. This can happen to your windshield; not in the exact same way, but very similarly, especially in a hot state like Arizona. Heat expands materials, like the ones…
Read MoreExtreme 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…
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