Does a chipped or cracked windshield affect your car’s value? You’re ready to buy a new vehicle. But the windshield in your soon-to-be old car has what seems like a minor chip. Before you list your car or try to trade it in, take a look at what you need to know about auto glass, damage, and value. Do You Plan to Sell or Trade in Your Car? The decision whether to repair a chip may depend on whether you want to sell your car directly to a buyer or trade it in to an auto dealer towards a new vehicle. Used car buyers typically expect some level of wear and tear. Provided you don’t advertise the ca ..read more

Winter driving, whether it’s a daily occurrence or just an occasional need, can be hard on your car’s front windshield. There are concerns with both the road and the weather once the cold season arrives. Understanding the hazards can help you avoid them, or at least leave you better prepared to handle any damages that may occur. Rock Chips Icy roads can be hazardous, but so can the temperature changes as well as the gravel and sand that is sometimes used to add traction to the road on frosty days. You can’t control the de-icing methods that are used on public roads, but you may be able to min ..read more

Your car’s windshield is essential to keeping you safe when you are behind the wheel. Windshields crack for a variety of reasons, but the main cause of windshield damage is blunt force. A rock or other flying debris can cause a windshield to chip or crack easily. Driving with a cracked or chipped windshield can be dangerous. Your visibility is obscured when behind the wheel of a cracked windshield, making you a potential risk to other drivers on the road. Furthermore, a cracked or chipped windshield is exposed and more prone to shattering, especially if you get into a car accident. The way yo ..read more

While power windows are an ideal choice for most modern vehicles, they do develop problems over time. The windows may stop working if a mechanical or electrical issue has occurred. You may notice that only some windows seem to respond to the power switch while others won’t open or close at all. Other signs of trouble can be hard to understand if you’re unsure how power windows work. Take a look at the most likely reasons why your car’s power windows may fail to work properly. 1. Blown Fuse A fuse forms the link between your power windows and the rest of the car’s electrical system. However, a ..read more

Before you take the first step toward adding a tint to your car’s windows, read on for the answers to common questions about this popular vehicle upgrade. What Is Window Tinting Film? Tinting film is a thin layer of laminate that is applied directly to your vehicle’s glass surfaces to give them a darkened appearance. It is attached using a strong adhesive that is designed to last for years but won’t damage your vehicle’s glass when it’s time to replace or remove the film. Film shades are measured in percentages determined by how much visible light can pass through the film and into the vehicle ..read more

Few things are more frustrating than something hitting your windshield and causing a crack in the glass. Once this happens, you must decide if the glass should be repaired or completely replaced. There are several things to think about as you make this decision, namely the size of the damage and where the damage is located. The following are some things to keep in mind if you are not sure if you should repair or replace the windshield. Can You Repair the Windshield Glass? To determine if the glass can be fixed, you first need to make sure how many layers of glass are damaged. Windshield glass ..read more

A cracked or chipped windshield is not a problem you can ignore for long. Windshield damage can spread quickly as you continue to drive your vehicle until it poses a significant safety risk. Windshield damage blocks your view and makes your windshield more likely to shatter. Replacing your windshield solves these problems, but only if the process is completed successfully. The driver has the biggest impact on the success of any windshield replacement after the new windshield is placed. Here are a few tips to remember that will help your replacement windshield set correctly and last for years t ..read more

Winter is no time to neglect your windshield, especially if it’s damaged. If you already have a problem, then cold weather will only make it worse. The good news is you don’t have to wait until warm weather hits to have your windshield repaired. Here is more information on how winter weather affects windshields and how winter windshield repair is possible. How Does Weather Affect Windshield Damage? Your windshield is great at handling a wide range of temperatures, as long as it’s in good shape. When the weather is cold, the glass will contract. When the weather is warm, it expands. However, w ..read more

While replacing your damaged windshield can cost up to $400, it’s safer to get a new windshield for your car if it’s damaged. Unfortunately, many myths and misconceptions about windshield installation, maintenance, and replacement exist. Such myths can affect the quality of care you give to your car’s windshield. Below are some of these windshield myths that you should know about and ignore. 1. Windshield DIY Kit Is Enough Windshield repair kits are a big trend in auto care, effective if done correctly. The kits contain scraping tools, suction plungers, epoxy, resin, and curing strips. While ..read more

Vehicles have come a long way since they were invented. Many of those changes had to do with improving safety. The windows in your vehicle have evolved from regular easy-to-break glass into windows made of tempered or laminated glass. Read on to learn more about the windows in your car and why you should keep them in good repair. The Windshield The front windshield is an extremely important part of your vehicle, and it’s made from a different type of glass than the other windows in your vehicle: laminated glass. For this reason, in the event of an accident, the windshield provides much of the ..read more