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Mobile vs. In-Shop Repair: Which Option Actually Fits Your Schedule?
We’ve all been there: You’re driving, you hear that dreaded thwack, and suddenly there’s a fresh chip staring you in the face. Now comes the dilemma.
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The “Thermal Shock” Effect: Why Blasting Your Defroster in Winter Cracks Your Windshield
It’s a freezing morning. Your car is covered in frost, you’re running late, and your breath is visible inside the cabin. Your instinct is to crank the heater and the defroster to “High” immediately.
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Top 7 Reasons Windshield Prices Vary So Much
If you’ve ever searched for a windshield replacement quote and wondered why prices can range from “surprisingly cheap” to “are you kidding me?”, you’re not alone.
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Getting Your Windshield Replaced in the New Year 2026: What Every Driver Should Know
Learn how to get your windshield replaced in 2026, why glass damage matters for safety, and how to compare local shops using Glass.net.
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Why Your Windshield Washer Fluid Matters: De-Ice For Winter
Find out which windshield washer fluid prevents ice damage, protects wipers, and improves visibility in the freezing temperatures during winter.
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How to Find Same Day Windshield Replacement 2025
Need same day windshield replacement in 2025? Learn why fast, trusted service matters and how Glass.net helps you compare local pros.
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Midwest Snow Storms: How to Stay Safe on the Road
Learn how Midwest snow storms create dangerous driving conditions and get practical tips for winter driving safety, windshield care, and emergency prep.
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6 Signs That It May Be Time for a New Windshield: Windshield Replacement 2025
Learn the 6 signs that mean it’s time for a new windshield. Discover safety risks, ADAS concerns, and how to find trusted replacement pros near you.
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Windshield Tint Laws: What’s Legal by State
Learn the legal windshield tint limits in every state. Understand VLT rules, exemptions, and how to tint legally. Find trusted windshield replacement shops.
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What Every Leased Car Owner Needs To Know About Windshield Repairs
Tips –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…
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How Often You Should Inspect Your Tires
Tips –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…
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Things You Must Not Do With A Cracked Windshield
Tips –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…
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Should You Really Do It Yourself? The Paradox of Build-Your-Own-Cars and Safety
Safety –The evolution of cars today is on an a massive upswing. In just ten small years we have gone from creating cars that simply had rear cameras, to cars that can parallel park themselves. Cars today are equipped with wifi signals, sensors for weather, and even sensors that tell you if you are about to…
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The Rise of Smart Safety Technology In Cars
The night is young, and you’ve just finished a nice dinner with a couple glasses of wine. You and your spouse decide to grab a sweet dessert at the local ice cream shop before heading home. After getting into your car, you are met with a surprise–the ignition won’t turn. A message pops up on…
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How Can Your Windshield Save Your Life in A Collision with a Train?
It seems an abnormal amount of strange news headlines come from Florida. Being an online business that is especially focused on vehicle safety, we cycle through the news with a special kind of fervour. After all, we want to insure that the members of our community–you! –get the best and most up to date information…
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Tesla Breaks The Consumer Reporting Agency
News –“Its near-instant g-forces can otherwise be achieved only by leaping off a building—literally.” –Consumer Reports The team here at Glass.net already geeks out over the latest car technologies, but reading that line in the latest Consumer Report about Tesla really got our attention! Let us fanboy for just a minute here. First of all, let’s…
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Glass.net Examines A Recent Google Report And Discovers That We’re Searching
News –Glass.net was created to connect local glass shops with consumers. Part of that is finding high-quality shops that keep up with the latest in consumer safety and best practices. Part of that is also helping educate consumers on glass safety and choosing the shop that’s best for their safety and budget. The most vital part…
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How Auto Insurance Can Help Repair Your Windshield
Note: This is a guest post from Auto Insurance Discounters. Driving down the highway can be an exhilarating experience, which can be quickly ruined if a rock cracks your windshield. With people driving more than 10 billion miles across America as recently as November 2015, the chances of this mishap are more common than you…