Determing whether your windshield needs repair or replacement
"Repair shops warn fluctuating temperatures, like Nebraska is seeing this week, causes these chips and cracks to spread quickly. "The glass just fluctuates and that's what causes the cracks," said…
Unlucky vehicle owner dealing with frequent windshield chips
"It has become a normal routine for Phoenix resident Adam Schroeder. "The first time was in November... beginning of November," Schroeder recalled. The Valley man says he is stuck in…
Arizona leads nation in auto glass claims; fraud suspected as cause
"More auto glass claims are filed in Arizona than any state in the nation. The National Insurance Crime Bureau says there’s something fishy about that. Howard Handler, government affairs director…
Mack's collision mitigation system helps to keep truckers safe
"Conditions on the road are anything but easy. Weather events, rough roads, dust storms and even insects can make running down the road less than ideal for a driver. But…
The unfortunate side-effect of treating snowy roads
"The salt and sand left behind from treating the snow-covered roads is now causing some problems for drivers. Tires can kick up the leftover treatment, mix with rocks, and cause…
Steel beam smashes windshield nearly killing the driver
"Lowe — 49, of Wayne, Michigan — was driving a box truck about 1:30 p.m. Thursday on his way to Lansing to make a pickup for his company DNC Logistics…
This simple tool will make cleaning your windshield interior less of a hassle
"Q: Do you know of a way to clean the inside front windshield as well as the inside of the back window without contorting your body? It is always a…
New standard approved for aftermarket auto glass
"The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) Technical Committee has approved the CAPA 801 Standard for the certification of automotive glass. The standard—which CAPA describes as the first in the industry…
Identifying the different types of rock chip damage on your windshield
"CRACKS Auto glass technicians treat cracks frequently, and a crack will first appear as a line in your windshield. Some cracks look like small, straight lines with starting and ending…
Windshield stops hammer from smashing through into car cabin
"Tesla may be developing “armor” glass for its upcoming Cybertruck, but the windows in its current cars appear to be pretty strong. The built-in dashcam in a Model 3 cruising…
Are heated ice scrapers an effective method for clearing your windshield?
"A lot of people are waking up in the DC area with ice on their windshield after snowfall in some areas. But a heated ice scraper promises to melt ice…
Rock chip damage is more likely to occur during snow season
"On a beautiful late spring day a few years ago, Mark Bergman was driving his Mazda Miata through the Vail Valley. The scenic ride turned sour when the car in…