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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Your vehicle insurance may pay for auto glass repair or replacement, depending on the type of coverage you have. Click to learn what you need to know about filing a claim and getting your insurance to pay for auto glass repairs.

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If your vehicle has ever had a windshield replacement, it’s critical that you know whether the new windshield was correctly installed. Click to learn how to tell if your existing windshield is protecting your safety. 

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A small rock chip in your windshield might seem like nothing more than a minor annoyance, but it can present a greater potential hazard than you might realize. Click to learn how to handle minor auto glass damage safely. 

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How much do you know about the windows in your vehicle? Since those windows play critical roles in keeping you and your passengers safe on the road, it’s important to have an understanding of the basic facts, at the very least. What are those facts? Read on for the basics about automobile windows that every vehicle owner should know.

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Would you be able to recognize a sandblasted windshield if you have one? If not, you’re definitely not alone. Most drivers aren’t aware they have a sandblasted windshield even when it’s staring them right in the face. And if you’re one of those drivers, you should know that driving with this type of auto glass damage is hazardous.

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Hearing some road noise while you drive is normal — after all, no vehicle cabin is completely soundproof. But when that noise becomes unusually noticeable, even with peripheral background noise like music or chatter, you may have an auto glass problem on your hands.

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Scratches in your auto glass may not seem like a big deal, especially if they’re fairly small. But assuming that windshield scratches don’t present a real hazard while you’re driving could get you in trouble. A scratch can easily morph into more severe windshield damage that can make it difficult to see on the road and put you and your passengers’ safety at risk.

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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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