Why DIY Windscreen Chip Repair is Riskier Than You Think
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by James Coyle
3w ago
When you first notice a chip on your windscreen, it can be tempting to take matters into your own hands and attempt a home repair – especially with the amount of DIY windscreen repair kits on the market today. However, what may seem like a cost-effective solution to a professional repair, may well leave you with further damage to your windscreen and a more substantial repair cost on the horizon. In this piece, we’ll highlight just some of the drawbacks and dangers associated with DIY windscreen chip repair and let you in on why opting for a professional service is always the more sensible opti ..read more
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8 Household items that can be used for Windscreen care
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by James Coyle
3M ago
It’s no secret that looking after your windscreen can sometimes be a pain. Especially in the winter months.. In this post we’ve decided to do something a little different and explore some of the unorthodox household items that you might be surprised to learn, double as helpful tools for windscreen care. 1 – White vinegar – frost prevention, de-icing, cleaning greasy glass White vinegar can be a wonderful preventative tool against your windscreen icing-over. In fact, during cold spells we advise that you spray your windscreen with a vinegar solution every evening. Mix three parts vinegar and on ..read more
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Why You Should Fix Your Chipped Windscreen This Winter
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by James Coyle
4M ago
As we enter the festive season, there is no better time to deal with that pesky little chip on your windscreen. The winter months can be particularly tough on windscreens. If you already have a chipped windscreen, the sudden drop in temperature and the associated strains on your windscreen, can dramatically worsen the chip and spread the damage, eventually becoming a crack. In these circumstances, a chipped windscreen grows from being a minor annoyance to becoming a major hazard. Windscreen chip repair should be at the top of your to do list before conditions worsen in the coming months, viole ..read more
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13 of Ireland’s Most Haunted Sites
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by James Coyle
5M ago
We love some freaky folktales and ghoulish ghost stories in the run up to Halloween. With spooky season in full swing, why not indulge in some Irish ghost stories and let us walk you through some of Ireland’s most haunted sites. Read on if you’re feeling brave! Don’t say we didn’t warn you… 1 – Loftus Hall – Wexford The history of Loftus Hall, a large mansion house located along the Hook Peninsula dates back to the 1300s. The original Hall was built in 1350 by the Redmond family and was known as Redmond Hall until the 1650’s when it was given to English Planters – the Loftus Family – and hence ..read more
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Vehicle Autonomy Levels 0 – 5 Explained
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by James Coyle
6M ago
With each passing year the technology in our cars grows more and more complex as we move closer to the inevitable – driverless cars. Cars with autopilot of some degree are nothing new but there is a spectrum of automation that the modern motorist should get to grips with if they wish to stay up to date with the technologies present in modern vehicles. Thankfully, we’re on hand to provide you with a simple walkthrough of the 6 vehicle autonomy levels. Let’s get into it, shall we? Level 0: No Automation Most vehicles on the road today are at level 0 on the automation scale. Vehicles at this leve ..read more
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How Has Car Glass Evolved Over Time?
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by James Coyle
7M ago
Nowadays it is easy to take for granted the array of modern conveniences we can expect to find in our cars. Sure, each passing year seems to bring with it some sort of technological advancement that would previously be considered as the stuff of science fiction.. But long before the days of on-board computers and advanced driver assistance systems, boffins all over the world were making advancements that still shape the world of motoring today. Unsurprisingly, here at Allglass® Autoglass® we have a particular interest in how the glass we find in our modern cars has advanced since the inception ..read more
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Ireland Scenic Drives – The Inishowen 100
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by James Coyle
8M ago
Ireland is blessed with a huge selection of gorgeous scenic drives for motorists to enjoy, none more stunning than Donegal’s Inishowen 100. One of the best drives in Ireland, the Inishowen 100 is a 100 mile (160 km) signposted scenic driving route around Donegal’s breathtaking Inishowen Peninsula. Part of the Wild Atlantic Way, the route covers the majority of the area’s many beauty spots, tourist attractions and points of historical interest. The 100 mile trip can be completed over the course of a day but is best enjoyed spread over a few leisurely days with plenty of pit stops along the way ..read more
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Common Misconceptions About Electric Vehicles
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by James Coyle
9M ago
The advantages of electric cars can be too often overshadowed by a number of common misconceptions regarding their shortcomings. With global temperatures rising and fuel costs spiraling, more and more motorists are tempted by the prospect of making a move to an electric vehicle but feel understandably trepidatious due to the misinformation surrounding electric vehicles. With that in mind, we here at Allglass®/Autoglass® thought it might be beneficial to tackle some of these criticisms head on and see just how they stand up to some scrutiny. Thinking about investing in a new or used electric ca ..read more
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Ireland Scenic Drives: Yeats Country
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by James Coyle
10M ago
It is no secret that Ireland boasts a wide array of gorgeous, scenic driving routes for the adventurous motorists to explore. Here at Allglass®, we pride ourselves on not only providing all your essential driving guides and tips, but also highlighting just some of the finest road trips the country has to offer. This time we’re shining a light on some of the beauty spots and cultural highlights to enjoy around Sligo – one of the best places to visit in Ireland and sometimes referred to as Yeats Country. One of Ireland’s most celebrated playwrights and poets, William Butler Yeats had a spec ..read more
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ADAS features that will soon come as standard on all new vehicles
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by James Coyle
1y ago
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, or ADAS for short, have become commonplace over the course of the last 20 years or so. Essentially every car produced since the turn of the millennium has boasted some sort of technological enhancement designed with greater driver safety or comfort in mind. Unsurprisingly, safety rather than comfort was the driving concern in the recent decision by the European Commission to make certain common ADAS features compulsory in new vehicles. The compulsory ADAS features we can expect to see more of in the future can be divided into two distinct categories: Passive ..read more
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