Kia's Cadenza sedans are being recalled for defective windshields
"Kia is recalling every 2014-2016 Cadenza sedan—about 30,000 vehicles in total—to fix a problem with the windshield. The automaker says that the windshield glass may not be properly bonded to…
How long does it take to have my windshield repaired?
"The great news about a car’s windshield repair is that the repair technician usually comes to you. The windshield can be replaced by an auto glass service in your driveway,…
Beware the "Free" windshield scam that will rise insurance premiums
Three years ago, Action 9′s investigation found an independent contractor for DNS Auto Glass Shop was going door to door offering free windshields. Ulrich spoke with a customer that was…
Truck tire comes crashing into parked police cruiser windshield
"Two Pennsylvania police officers escaped a close call that was caught on camera. The Spring Township Police Department posted the dramatic video on social media on February 14. Dashcam video…
Family survives flying ice sheet smashing windshield on highway
"An Ohio family is lucky to be alive after a chunk of snow and ice shattered their windshield while they were driving. The family is pleading with drivers to clear…
How auto glass shops handle ADAS calibration differently
"As technology advances in automobiles, the necessity for calibrating Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) after repair or replacement of a windshield is growing. But, who should pay for calibration? In…
Drive-thru road rage incident leads to smashed windshields
"A 30-year-old Imperial man was issued a summons after he allegedly punched and damaged a windshield on a car following an apparent road-rage incident. The suspect said he punched the…
Recall alert for certain Hyundai 2021 cars for loose windshields
"Newer Hyundai models may have a loose windshield that can let in water and wind, the automaker disclosed to the NHTSA last week. The issue prompted the recall of certain…
SUV windshield smashed by snow from plow truck going opposite direction
"Brady Bangerter’s SUV windshield shattered from the snow of a plow truck going the opposite direction. “It was absolutely a scary experience” Bangerter says. At about 10:30am on New Year’s…
Beware ice chunks hanging from overpasses and signage
"A driver’s dashcam caught the moment a chunk of ice and snow fell from an overhead interstate sign and shattered the car’s windshield. “It happened in the blink of the…
Volvo seeking to implement augmented reality into its windshields
"Volvo plans to imbed a future HUD directly into the windshield using a thin film that Spectralics produces called a 'multi-layered thin combiner.' This new HUD film would ensure drivers…
Ramp construction causing rock chip damage for motorists
"Central Florida drivers are getting stuck between a rock and a hard place, namely, State Road 417 around Exit 24. "It’s like Russian roulette going on that ramp. Are we…