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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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Windshields, Winter and Hot Water…
Winter is both a fun and dangerous time of year to be driving. Use the handy, tested, and proven tips from the pros at Glass.net to make your daily commute a little safer, and a lot easier to see. When you’re in a rush to get somewhere, pouring hot water on your windshield may seem…
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Injuries Involving Auto Glass
Tips –As far back as the 1920’s auto manufacturers have used laminated glass. Before laminated windshields, any car accident would surely result in shattered glass flying in every direction. The number or serious injuries from auto glass have decreased significantly since the invention of lamination. Coupled with other safety inventions like the seatbelt, safety glass has…
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Find the Best Price for Your Car Windshield Replacement in 10 Seconds!
Tips –Whether you’re on a serious budget or you just enjoy the thrill of tracking down great deals, there are so many reasons to use Glass.net’s Price Finder tool when you need to repair your car windshield or other auto glass. Let’s face it, there are lots of fun ways to spend your money that doesn’t…
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Volkswagen Recall is a Reminder of Auto Glass Importance
Tips –In mid-August, Volkswagen made the shocking announcement that they were recalling more than 400,000 vehicles in America. The reason? There was a fault that could prevent airbags from deploying–which is really bad news for VW drivers! It’s also really bad news for VW. While no one has yet reported injuries or accidents related to the…
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Your Car Windshield Needs Repair? Our Mobile Service is Coming to You!
Tips –If you’ve ever had windshield problems, you know how frustrating it can be! Your car is running perfectly fine, but you have to be careful driving your car because the crack could spread or even shatter at any moment. If the crack is serious, you likely won’t be able to drive until it gets repaired…
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Dangers of Driving With A Cracked Windshield
Tips –All too often, people take the windshield in their car for granted so it doesn’t occur to them that it has anything to do with the overall solidity of the vehicle itself. This couldn’t be farther from the truth. The windshield is an important part of the car’s safety restraint system (SRS), which also includes…
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What Every Leased Car Owner Needs To Know About Windshield Repairs
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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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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DIY Windshield Repair: How to Repair Windshield Chip
Tips –Is your car’s windshield suffering from a chip or a crack? If it’s small, you might not need to call a repair company right away. You can tide it over with DIY repair tricks instead. Here’s how! Your Goal: Keep it From Getting Worse Your main goal here isn’t to restore your windshield to its…