Dealing with sticky stuff on your auto glass? Check out our top tips for removing stuck-on gunk from your vehicle windows safely so you don’t end up damaging them and needing auto glass repairs. 

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If you’re like most vehicle owners, you don’t worry about your auto glass very often. And if you’re like some vehicle owners, you don’t even worry about your windshield when you can clearly see glaring cracks or chips. But ignoring damaged auto glass could seriously endanger your and your passengers’ safety. To protect yourself and anyone who rides in your vehicle, if head to an auto glass repair shop if you ever notice any of the issues below.

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Properly caring for your windshield during winter seems pretty straightforward, right? Aside from keeping it clean, swapping out your wipers regularly, and avoiding sharp ice-scraping tools, there’s not much else you need to worry about to avoid windshield repairs, right?

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Do you park your vehicle outdoors during winter? Then you’re all too familiar with the daily struggle of defrosting the windows. But getting ice and frost off your windshield doesn’t have to be a frustrating and time-consuming experience when you know how to hack the process. Read on to learn the best techniques for defrosting your auto glass in half the time.

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Always in a hurry to get ice off your windshield before you head to work? Then it’s time you learn how to get rid of that ice as fast as possible. Chipping away at it with only a scraper isn’t just time consuming and inefficient; it’s downright frustrating and sometimes, even ineffective. Fortunately, there are a couple of highly effective ways to eliminate windshield ice quickly, and you can learn all about them below.

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Does your windshield have a minor chip or crack that you haven’t had time to get repaired? At Only 1 Auto Glass, we get it — finding the time to schedule windshield repairs can be tough. However, you should know that extreme summer heat can cause that chip or crack in your auto glass to grow. And if you’re not careful, minor windshield damage can quickly morph into severe damage that necessitates a complete windshield replacement.

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Spontaneously shattering auto glass isn’t something most vehicle owners really think about, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen. While the phenomenon isn’t super common, it’s definitely possible, and since that’s the case, as a conscientious vehicle owner, you should know whether your ride is at risk and what to expect.

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When you live in the Twin Cities, preparing your vehicle to withstand months of operation in snow and ice just comes with the territory. While most drivers understand the need for antifreeze, routine oil changes, and specialty tires, not many think about preparing their windshields. But winter windshield prep is a necessary vehicle maintenance step, not only to help prevent auto glass damage but also to protect your safety on the road.

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If you have to park your vehicle outdoors for any reason during winter, you know you’ll eventually need to de-ice your windshield. If you’re lucky, the sun might make an appearance and accomplish a large part of the job for you. But if it’s nighttime or early morning and you’re in a hurry to get going, you’ll need to practice safe de-icing of your windshield to avoid auto glass repairs.

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Winter weather can be tough on your auto glass, but with a little extra caution, you can easily avoid windshield damage. Click to learn useful tips for keeping your auto glass in excellent condition throughout winter. 

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