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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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How to Maintain Your Windshield Wipers
Tips –Your windshield wipers are an important part of your vehicle. They are responsible for not only getting rain off of the windshield, but clearing it of any dirt or debris that could obscure your vision. Maintain them well, and they will continue to do a great job at keeping you safe. Fail to maintain them,…
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Texting While Driving – The Dangers
Texting while driving. Many cell phone owners are guilty of this, whether they choose to admit it or not. It’s so tempting in a world of instant gratification to just check to see who is messaging or to send out a quick reply to the boss or even to a friend while behind the wheel.…
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Myths About Windshield Maintenance
Tips –When it comes to maintaining your windshield, there are many myths that make their way into the common knowledge so that they are looked at as truth. In fact, a lot of what you believe about maintaining your windshield might be false. Here, we will look at some of the most common myths about windshield…
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What Is OEM Auto Glass & Why Do I Need It
Tips –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…
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Ways To Make Sure Your Windshield Wipers Always Work
Tips –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…
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How To Troubleshoot Common Car Problems
Tips –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…
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How To Pack an Emergency Kit for Your Car
Tips –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…
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Tips For Safe Winter Driving
Tips –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…
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Things You Must Have In Your Car During The Winter Season
Tips –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…