Posts Tagged ‘replacement’
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…
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 MoreWhat 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…
Read MoreWHAT 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…
Read MoreAll Chips Are Not Created (or Repaired) Equally.
The largest misconception regarding chips is that they will disappear once repair has been done on the chip. The sole purpose of a rock chip repair is to maintain the structural integrity of the windshield. Any aesthetic improvements are considered a bonus. A windshield is considered broken once it has a rock chip in it.…
Read MoreWhat 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…
Read MoreRust and Your Car
We see a lot of cars in our business. Sometimes we get this: This is a glass guy’s nightmare. If you have a lot of rust, your glass guy/gal may tell you that you need to take your car to a body shop. Why? To sand down the rust. Our…
Read MoreWhat is Up With Windshield Tint?
We get a lot of questions about tint on the windshield. Let’s break it down. Most windshields are made up of one of three colors: Blue, Green or Clear. If you look at your windshield (unless it’s a Jeep Wrangler) you will see that it is tinted slightly. If you look at the top six…
Read MoreCold Weather Car Care
Baby, it’s cold outside! Well, maybe not as cold as the Midwest, however, we did have frost on the roofs of houses today in sunny Arizona. It’s time to talk about cars and winter-i-zation. Yup, we get winter too. And your baby needs some tender loving care. Here is a short list to remind you…
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