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OEM vs. OEE vs. Aftermarket Glass: What You’re Actually Choosing
Somewhere in the first phone call, the shop will ask a question you probably weren’t ready for: “Did you want OEM glass, or aftermarket?” It sounds like a trick. Say OEM and the price jumps a few hundred dollars. Say aftermarket and you spend the drive home wondering if you just cheaped out on the…
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Hail Damage and Your Auto Glass: Repair, Replace, or File a Claim?
The storm rolled through around dinnertime. Twenty loud minutes, and now you’re standing in the driveway looking at a windshield with three white chips and a crack starting to wander out of one of them. If that’s you this summer, you have company. State Farm alone paid out more than $5.6 billion in hail claims…
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Why Windshield Replacement Prices Vary So Much for the Same Car
Two shops can quote hundreds of dollars apart for the same windshield. Here’s what’s actually driving the difference — and how to spot a fair quote.
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Can You Get Your Windshield Replaced at Home?
If your windshield is cracked, chipped, or completely shattered, one of the first questions you might ask is: do I really have to take my car somewhere to get it fixed?
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Why That “Little” Hail Chip is a Bigger Deal Than You Think
We’ve all been there: you’re driving along or parked at the store when the sky opens up. You hear that dreaded “thwack” of a hailstone hitting your glass.
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Navigating the Legalities of Driving with a Damaged Windshield
When a vehicle’s windshield sustains damage, drivers are often uncertain about their legal obligations and the potential liabilities of continuing to operate the vehicle. The legality of driving with a cracked windshield is not governed by a single federal mandate for passenger vehicles, but rather by a patchwork of state-specific statutes. Understanding these legal nuances…
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Tempered vs. Laminated: Why Your Side Windows Shatter Differently Than Your Windshield
If you’ve ever seen a car accident—or been the victim of a “smash and grab” theft—you’ve noticed that different windows break in very different ways.
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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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9 Signs It’s Time for a New Windshield
Tips –The average family spends about 800 dollars on auto repair each year. How much have you budgeted to be able to make sure your car is running safely and properly? This is an important step in maintaining the welfare of your family and friends. If you need a new windshield, you’re not being proactive about…
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Have a Broken Car Window? Here’s What to Do
Tips –Have a broken car window? Replacement is easy, but to most people, it’s not so obvious how to get there. After all, you’re probably looking at a seat full of shattered glass and still in shock, trying to figure out what to do first. Thankfully, we’re going to tell you. First, we need to note…
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How to Prevent Windshield Damage from Happening Again
Tips –How would you like to prevent windshield damage from happening again? We all get frustrated when a hailstorm damages our auto glass or a truck sends flying pebbles directly to our windshield and cracks it. Did you know it is possible to prevent such damage from happening? Of course, you can’t stop hailstorms or ban…
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Cracked Windshield vs Replacement: Which Do You Need?
Tips –When you notice a crack in your windshield, you need to take care of it right away. It weakens the integrity of your windshield, leaving you less protected if you get in an accident. And if you leave it alone, it will get worse. In a short amount of time, it gets bigger, more expensive…
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Don’t Risk It: The Dangers of Driving with a Cracked Windshield
Safety –Around the globe, up to 50 million people suffer from injuries due to road accidents. Many of them also sustain disabilities as a result of their injuries. In the United States, such unfortunate incidents have become commonplace. After all, the country is home to 222 million registered drivers. In 2016 alone, car crashes led to…
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Step by Step: How Windshield Chip Repair Actually Works
Tips –The number one auto insurance claim in the United States is for windshield problems. Chips and cracks to windshields are a regular occurrence that most of us will experience at least once in our driving lifetimes. And while these can be a nuisance, the good news is that they are usually able to be repaired.…
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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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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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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.…