Driver survives scare with trash can crashing into windshield
"A Port Byron native says she's lucky after a garbage can hit her car windshield while she was driving down a Texas highway. Kathy Lanham's dash cam caught the video.…
New study shows that cloudy headlights increase the risk of auto accidents
"Every vehicle on the road has headlights, but can the quality of a person’s lights affect your business? According to a recent AAA study, having older headlights increase the possibility…
Understanding the difference between tempered and regular glass
"Tempered glass is a hard, strong type of glass that undergoes special thermal and chemical treatments to achieve a unique composition. When tempered glass undergoes these processes, the material composition…
Try these tips for preventing ice buildup on your car windows
"The first trick is to mix three parts white vinegar and one part water in a spray bottle. Spray that on your windows at night before any frost has formed…
Deer crashes through windshield and lands in back seat of car
"Misthal says she tried to avoid the deer but couldn't. The force of the impact sent the animal airborne and into her front windshield. She says that she was on…
Germany's Glasstec convention showcases some very unique vehicles
"Sekisui, for example, displayed its take on future transportation—a mini-van sized touring bus with huge expanses of glass in encapsulated mouldings. Something very familiar was missing inside of the vehicle–the…
Which windshield is better? OEM or Aftermarket?
"The Debate: OEM vs. Aftermarket Windshields Several years ago, Consumer Reports cautioned consumers not to let insurance company pressure you into using aftermarket collision repair body parts, especially safety-related parts.…
UK Company recycles an incredible amount of auto glass over the last year
"Focused on limiting its environmental impact, Auto Windscreens has announced that in the last 12 months it has recycled a staggering 1,246 tons of vehicle glass – the equivalent weight…
Auto glass tariffs on China imports trickling down to consumers
"PGW Auto Glass notified its branch customers about its 10 percent increase to its products as a result of the tariff. The company’s increase became effective Oct. 1. 'Due to…
Drivers reporting rock chip damage to their windshields due to road work
"A CDOT spokesperson told Denver7 that 15 people have called about their windshields cracking. There are signs on the road to remind drivers of the reduced speed limit at times,…
New patent changes the way a windshield breaks to aid in escaping vehicles
"'While laminated glass provides a number of significant safety benefits, it should be appreciated that it can make it very difficult to escape from the interior of a motor vehicle…
Evacuee of Hurricane Florence finds touching note on her windshield
"Ashleigh Gilleland was leaving a Florida restaurant with her fiancé when she spotted a piece of paper folded underneath her car's windshield wipers. The 21-year-old from South Carolina, who evacuated…