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EV Windshields: Why They’re Pricier and What to Expect if Yours Breaks
Learn about EV windshields, why replacements costs more, what to expect during the process, and how to compare local shop quotes with Glass.net’s free tool.
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What Affects the Price of a Windshield Replacement?
When it comes to auto glass, not all windshields are created equal—and neither are their replacement costs. If you’ve ever wondered why your friend paid a few hundred dollars while your estimate came in much higher, the answer lies in a mix of factors ranging from your vehicle type to the technology embedded in your…
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Why Replacing a Windshield on a Modern Car Isn’t as Simple as It Used to Be
A modern windshield includes sensors, cameras, and ADAS tech. Learn why replacements are complex and how to find trusted shops with Glass.net.
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DIY vs. Professional: 5 Mistakes People Make Repairing Windshield Chips
Learn the 5 most common DIY windshield chip repair mistakes and why professional service is the safer, longer-lasting choice for your car’s safety.
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Winter Windshield Care: How to Prevent Cracks and Chips in Freezing Temperatures
Learn how to protect your windshield in winter. Safe de-icing tips, avoiding thermal cracks, and when to repair or replace before cold weather.
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What You Need to Know About Windshield Cameras and Sensors in Modern Cars
Learn how windshield cameras and sensors impact ADAS safety, why calibration matters after replacement, and what costs to expect.
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Is It Illegal to Drive with a Cracked Windshield in Your State?
Find out if driving with a cracked windshield is illegal in your state. Learn the laws, risks, and solutions. Compare 3 local shops with our free quote tool.
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Windshield Pitting: Causes, Dangers, and is Replacement the Only Solution?
Learn what windshield pitting is, why it’s dangerous, and why replacement is often the only fix. Compare up to 3 trusted shops with our free quote tool.
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Does Auto Insurance Cover ADAS Calibration After Windshield Replacement?
Learn if auto insurance covers ADAS recalibration after windshield replacement, why it’s essential, and how to compare quotes from local 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…