A cracked windshield can have a big impact on how your vehicle looks—and it can be annoying to drive, too. But worse than that, a crack in any car window can lead to expensive problems or even endanger you and your passengers. Having your windshield repaired by an expert should be a priority, but sometimes… Read More

As if you don’t already have enough to worry about in your life–dental appointments, anemic IRAs, and whether or not to get your mocha ‘with whip’–now there’s one more thing on your list of stressors: the tire pressure light on your dash that suddenly lit up. You walk around the car, eyeball the tires, and… Read More

So you’re driving to work in your newly-leased car, wide awake, going the speed limit, not texting, not eating jelly donuts, hands at 2 and 10, minding your own business, when suddenly—smack! The truck in front of you launches a pebble projectile right at your windshield. What starts out as a little impact ding spreads… Read More

Now that it’s winter and it seems to get dark by the time lunchtime is over, you’d rather stay curled up under a warm blanket with a mug of hot cocoa. But until a long-lost uncle bequeaths you a fortune big enough to fund your snowbird lifestyle, you still have to leave the house to… Read More

It’s that time of year again–and we’re not talking about Christmas trees and hot cocoa. Black ice, snow storms, and towering drifts are just some of the hazardous conditions that winter drivers face in many parts of the country. For those who are new to the dramatic changes that this season brings, or for those… Read More

Having your car break down on a lonely road during a long trip is high on most people’s list of things to avoid—but it happens. If you’re stranded without sustenance and shelter and your phone is about to die, panic can quickly take over. It gets even worse if you’re passing through grizzly bear country… Read More

You probably don’t give your car much thought when it’s running well, but the minute there’s trouble it’s all you can think about. Car problems can really put a crimp in your day, not to mention your wallet, but many common issues are actually easy to troubleshoot on your own. Even if you can’t fix… Read More

Chances are, you don’t give your car’s windshield wipers much thought. But according to legal experts, 20 percent of vehicles have faulty windshield wipers that could seriously impair the driver’s vision at any given moment. Now you’re probably thinking about those pesky blades. Rest assured, if you take good care of your wipers, you can… Read More

Original Equipment Manufactured (OEM) auto glass differs from Original Equipment Equivalent (OEE) glass — commonly called “aftermarket glass” — in that OEM is basically identical to the original windshield for your make and model of car. While OEE is expected to have the same specifications, it is produced by independent manufacturers who legally cannot make… Read More