Although Arizona winters are mild compared to other areas of the country, fogged windows is still a serious problem on those chilly winter mornings. The air inside your car is usually warm. When the cold night air makes contact with your car windows, condensation can collect on the windows, making it difficult to see when you first get in your car in the morning. It can especially be a problem if you need auto glass repair in Arizona. The good news is there are options when it comes to defogging your windows. The following tips will help you see clearly as you make your way to work or wherever ..read more

There are many maintenance tasks you need to deal with when you own a car. One of those tasks you may encounter is the need to repair or replace your auto glass. Cracks or chips in your windshield or broken car windows can be a safety risk, as well as let the elements inside your car. If you find yourself facing the need for auto glass repair in Arizona, you need to know how to find the right company for the job. The following tips will help you select one. Check Reviews Reviews are a valuable resource, especially if you find them on unbiased third-party sites. Consider what their previous cus ..read more

Knowing what you need to do to take care of a windshield that has recently been replaced is the first step in maintaining your investment. Be sure to keep your new windshield in good condition and make sure it will last as long as possible by using the tips and information found here after installation. These tips include: Don’t drive the vehicle right away Leave your window cracked open a little Keep the area both inside and outside of your vehicle clear Don’t take the retention tape off Avoid using power washers or going through a car wash Go easy with your new windshield The Initial Hour ..read more

Many drivers think they will be perfectly safe driving around with a crack or chip in their windshield, this often isn’t the case. Any obstruction in the windshield can result in unsafe driving conditions and could ultimately cause an accident. Because chips and cracks are susceptible to spread over time, especially when exposed to the extreme weather conditions typically found in Arizona, it’s essential to consider windshield replacement, especially if the situation can’t be resolved with an auto glass repair. While this is a simple process, many people wonder if they really need to replace t ..read more

Not only is it extremely dangerous to drive around in Arizona with a chipped windshield, it’s also illegal. If your windshield is left unrepaired, there is a risk of not only being pulled over but that the crack will rapidly spread. If you have a damaged, cracked or chipped windshield it is imperative that you get it fixed as soon as you can to help avoid more problems from occurring. Replacement in Arizona Having your windshield replaced is a simple process, and a large majority of the time your replacement can be covered by your vehicle insurance policy. Freedom Auto Glass works directly wit ..read more

We’ve all seen other drivers going down the road with a cracked or otherwise damaged windshield. Perhaps you’ve even done it yourself. As long as you can see, why should you worry about fixing something right away? Unfortunately, procrastination can be one of your worst enemies when it comes to repairing your windshield. The following are several reasons you shouldn’t wait to get your windshield repaired. Poor Visibility Car manufacturers spend a lot of time designing their cars with safety in mind. This extends to the design of the windshield as well. While a small chip may not affect your vi ..read more

Arizona is known for its sunshine and heat. As a result, many vehicles succumb to the extreme temperatures with auto glass damage. In fact, drivers in Arizona are more likely than drivers in any other state to need their windshield repaired. Why does Arizona fall into first place when it comes to windshield damage? Read on to find out why and how you can minimize the impact. Four Reasons Why AZ Windshields Crack 1. The 101 This highway is known for construction and is responsible for many broken windshields in Arizona. During construction, all sorts of debris flies from the road, hitting unsus ..read more

A rock flies up and hits your windshield making a small crack. Uh oh. You know you have time, but how much time? Eventually, the crack will spread, obstruct your view, get you a ticket, and you’ll have to replace the entire windshield, something auto insurance typically doesn’t cover. So what exactly causes a small crack in a windshield to spread like wild fire? There are a more than few answers to this question. 1. Extreme Temperatures When you mix hot and cold, your windshield feels it. Going from sitting in the scorching sun to getting blasted with AC or sitting in freezing temperatures and ..read more

Many of us have been there. You get a small chip or crack in your windshield and leave it alone, figuring it won’t get any bigger. Unfortunately, this isn’t often the case. In many situations, this crack or chip will gradually grow larger, causing you to need a full windshield replacement in the future, rather than requiring a small repair now. This can leave you wondering exactly why the heat of the Arizona summer causes this result. Read on to learn the answer. Why the Spread? It may seem unusual for a cracked windshield to spread. After all, most people associate this problem with colder cl ..read more

Car windows and windshields are things that many drivers just don’t think much about– until one day they suddenly need to be replaced. Maybe it’s a large chip, or a small crack that has since flourished over time into a web of other cracks. Perhaps it was a single incident of blunt force that smashed the windshield in seconds. Regardless of what it looks like or how it happened, the truth is that any damage to car windows and particularly windshields should be repaired as soon as possible. But since this is not something drivers actively think about, it can b ..read more