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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Magic Melting Marks – Lines on Your Rear Windshield Explained

Dave using primer to avoid rusty windshield problems on the back glass

Defroster in your back window:  Have you ever wondered how those little lines on your rear windshield defrost so quickly and easily? Well, I have too which is why I decided to do a little research to find out what they are, how they work, and why on Earth they aren’t on our front windshield.…

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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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What You Need to Know about Chip Repairs

Here we are, once again, to explain the whole deal with chip repairs. You can take your car to an auto glass shop, like Adventure Auto Glass (shameless self-plug), when your windshield gets a rock chip. If you didn’t know, now you do and you can just repair your windshield instead of replacing it. HOWEVER,…

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Extreme 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…

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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…

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What 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…

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The Chip Repair

Windshield

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…

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WHAT 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…

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What 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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