Category: Tips
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Early Cars And The Development of Auto Glass
Tips –The popularity of early automobiles was stoked into a red-hot frenzy over a period of 20 years. This period was known as “brass era” cars, as manufacturers were playing with the design and power systems of vehicles in a variety of ways. Horseless carriages, as cars during the time were known, could be powered with… Read More
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Current and Future Auto Glass Developments
Tips –Modern cars have a plethora of complex and often sophisticated technologies built into the windshield. For example, windshields are growing longer, more curved, and some are even taking over a larger portion of the vehicle’s overall structure such as the roof or even wrapping along the side of the vehicle. The original fabricators of… Read More
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Auto Glass Safety Regulations
Tips –Even though safety glass became widely used by most car manufacturers, it had yet to be given a standard for quality and safety by 1963. At this time, Ralph Nader-a lawyer and consumer advocate who later went on to campaign for presidency on three separate occasions-released his book Unsafe at Any Speed. While his book… Read More
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How Different Types of Car Windows are Replaced
Curious about how different types of car windows are replaced? While this is not a detailed step-by-step guide for a DIY fix, this guide will help you gather general information about the process for each window location on your vehicle. But before we get into the nitty-gritty, we need to make a PSA about safety… Read More
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Commonly Asked Questions About Car Windows
How Do Car Windows Protect You? When it comes to the safety features of your vehicle, your windshield is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. Instead, you probably think of your seat belts, airbags, or the frame of your car. It may surprise you to learn that your windshield is actually essential… Read More
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Put Down the Scraper: How to Prevent Ice on Windshields
Tips –Have you ever watched the videos of boiling water freezing instantly when thrown in the air? It has to be below -30F to do that. It doesn’t have to be that cold for winter weather to make driving dangerous. Simple frost on your windshield can critically obscure your line of sight. In most states, operating a vehicle… Read More
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Beat the Heat: How to Protect Your Car From the Sun
Tips –No doubt you know that freezing temperatures can damage your vehicle in the winter months. But did you know that summer months can be just as hazardous? Scorching summer temperatures can cause tire blowouts, overheated engines, seat and dashboard damage. And can even crack your windshield. Is it really that hot in the US? Yes.… Read More
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A Smart Car Owner’s Guide to Windshield Protection
Tips –You know how to prevent car problems. Take it in for a tune-up, of course. But what about your windshield? Even small windshield damage can be serious and cost you a lot of money. So how can you prevent this damage before it happens? We’ve put together a detailed guide about what every car owner… Read More
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How to Save Your Windshield from Flying Rocks and Other UFOs
Tips –“Oh, no! I think a rock hit my windshield!” As you examine your windshield, you discover a chip which could quickly turn into a full-on crack if you don’t take care of it soon. Each year, 7.5 million drivers file insurance claims because of damage to windshields. 80% of windshield claims are due to glass… Read More