Road construction projects may cause an uptick motorist windshield repairs
"A local road construction project between Huntsville and Madison has been connected to windshield damage on several cars. A windshield repair company said it's seen several drivers come in to…
Augmented reality windshields are coming in 2022
"The days of drivers sneaking dangerous downward glances at directions on their phones may soon come to an end. Automakers are poised to introduce technology on new cars, trucks and…
FTC issues report on anti-competitive practices from glass manufacturers
"The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a report finding that product manufacturers engage in anti-competitive repair restrictions and that there is “scant evidence to support manufacturers’ justifications” for their…
Lightning strikes road sending a piece of pavement crashing into windshield
"A lightning strike sent a chunk of highway through the windshield of a truck in Florida on Monday and authorities say the truck's occupants are lucky that their injuries weren't…
Auto glass safety council wants to improve windshield crash data collection
"The Auto Glass Safety Council (AGSC) is working to improve the collection of data regarding windshield failures in automobile crashes. There is, unfortunately, a history of anecdotal evidence of windshield…
Is hail damage to my windshield covered by insurance?
"Hail damage is handled in different ways per your policy and insurance provider. Whether or not you are protected depends on the extent of coverage offered by your policy. If…
Subaru settles class-action lawsuit for defective windshields
"Rock chips and then cracks are common on car windshields in our area, but your vehicle may be more susceptible to them. This one automaker has agreed to repair or…
Deer comes crashing through school bus windshield
"Wild footage shows a deer flying through the front windshield of a school bus in Virginia early Thursday morning — and somehow walking away unscathed. Footage from inside the moving…
Mattresses flying off from back of trucks causing windshield damage
"Troopers with the Washington State Patrol are issuing a warning to drivers that are hauling items after mattresses have caused numerous crashes in the Tri-Cities recently. Trooper Chris Thorson says…
Residents in this small city are having rocks thrown at their windshields
"Humboldt County residents have reported a rash of broken windows and windshields being smashed by unknown objects while driving through Eureka. Most of the incidents occurred in the same stretches…
Check out these auto glass maintenance tips
"Avoid harsh cleaning products To avoid damaging your windshield, avoid using harsh chemicals such as ammonia-based glass cleaners. Use products meant for the windshield, and be sure to clean it…
Former college football lineman smashes windshield with hand to free trapped woman
"The hero, Nicholas Lee, can be seen in the video through the glass trying to free the woman inside the cab of a truck that had tipped over on the…