Posts Tagged ‘windshield’
The 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
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 have been omitted for the sake…
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 MoreWindshield Replacement – The Facts
Nobody wants to do it yet we all literally run into that rock – especially in Arizona it seems. Are you aware that Arizona is the number one state in the nation for windshield replacements? Arizona received more dings to the windshield than any other state. Start with your insurance agent: So what is…
Read MoreBack to School Car Care
It’s been a long, relaxing summer but school is starting up again soon. Whether that means college or high school, your vehicle deserves some extra attention before getting back into that routine. What to Check Tires For the sake of space, checking your tires includes but is not limited to your tread, pressure, and brakes.…
Read MoreCalibration Calamity – Part 2
As I mentioned in Calibration Calamity Part 1, camera 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 recalibrated after a windshield replacement. Two Types of Recalibration Dynamic – this process has the vehicle drive at a set…
Read MoreCalibration Calamity – Part 1
More and more driver assist technology is being introduced into new vehicles. From surround view cameras to auto breaking, these features introduce new opportunities and problems to face. When it comes to auto glass and windshield replacements, these present an additional obstacle to work around. For this tech to work, cameras and motion sensors are…
Read MoreA Gentle Reminder about Replacement Times
The auto glass industry has yet to reach instant replacement technology. We all look forward to that day, but it is not yet upon us. With that in mind, we would like to remind all our wonderful customers that an auto glass replacement takes one hour to perform and one hour to cure – in…
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 MoreDIY Windshield Wiper Fluid
Windshield wiper fluid may be relatively inexpensive, but to make it yourself is even more so. Not only that, but there is a certain satisfaction in making something yourself and there’s a comfort in knowing what goes into the products you use. Furthermore, by making your own windshield wiper fluid, you can reuse the same…
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