Posted on 10/21/2019 4:00 AM By Only 1 Auto Glass
When the windows in your vehicle incur damage, it can be tempting to attempt a do-it-yourself repair. After all, those infomercials online videos make it seem like a piece of cake, right? And if you’re living on a tight budget, DIY glass repair might sound particularly attractive. However, when it comes to automotive work (auto glass repair included), it’s safe to say you get what you pay for. DIY chip and crack repair might sound simple, but the procedure is much more delicate than most people realize. The experts at Only Auto Glass explain why you should leave those DIY kits on the shelf and opt for a professional auto glass repair.
Posted on 2/20/2017 4:00 AM By Only 1 Auto Glass
Auto glass technicians need to be trained in order to correctly repair and install auto glass. This may leave you wondering what types of training they undergo and how they learn to do their job. Here is some information on the training and certification programs auto glass repair technicians undergo before they begin to work on your car.
Posted on 2/6/2017 4:00 AM By Only 1 Auto Glass
When you are looking for an auto glass repair shop to repair your auto glass, you will find that companies use a variety of techniques to obtain the glass. Some companies buy the auto glass directly from the manufacturer. Some companies buy auto glass from third parties who manufacture it and other companies manufacture their own auto glass. There are advantages and disadvantages to each method of obtaining the glass. Taking the time to learn about some of these pros and cons and getting answers to the questions you have will help you decide which is right for your auto glass needs. Here are a few of the questions you may have about using a company that manufacturers their own auto glass and the answers.
Posted on 1/30/2017 4:00 AM By Only 1 Auto Glass
After a window on your car is broken, outside elements can enter your car. This includes things like pests or rain and snow. It also makes it easier for a thief to steal something from your car or gain access to steal your car. In a perfect world, you could take your car to an auto glass repair shop and have the glass repaired right away. However, you may not have the money or your car may have glass that needs to be ordered or custom made, meaning it takes time to get the glass to make the repair. If your glass has been broken in your car, follow these steps to secure the car and keep outdoor elements out until the glass can be repaired.
Posted on 11/28/2016 4:00 AM By Only 1 Auto Glass
DIY windshield repair kits are largely intended as a temporary solution for drivers with cracked or otherwise damaged windshields. These kits are meant to bond the cracks within the windshield, thereby preventing further spreading. Some DIY repair kits are even intended to minimize the appearance of cracks or chips. Regardless, they can also be potentially dangerous.
Posted on 11/21/2016 4:00 AM By Only 1 Auto Glass
Imagine this scenario. You're driving along behind a dump truck, making sure to stay far back as cautioned by the signage on its tailgate. In spite of your carefulness, when you arrive at your destination, you notice a couple of rock chips on your windshield. Or you are driving slowly down an unpaved gravel road to make sure the gravel doesn't damage your windshield or the paint job on your car only to discover a few rock chips in both later.
Posted on 5/16/2016 4:00 AM By Only 1 Auto Glass
Most people have had to replace their car’s windshield at some point in time. You may have had an experience of having to replace a side window as well, but much less common is damage to the rear window. Road debris can’t typically strike your rear window while driving and cause the same type of damage as what can happen to your front windshield. However, the rear window is an integral part of the car’s design and is expected to maintain its purpose when you’re driving down the road.
Posted on 4/4/2016 4:00 AM By Only 1 Auto Glass
At Only 1 Auto Glass, we make getting your windshield repair, windshield replacement and other glass repair done quickly and easily. We have two main locations to serve you, in St. Paul and in Rochester, MN. Along with these two full-service facilities, we are pleased to offer 12 satellite location throughout the Minneapolis, St. Paul, Twin Cities Metro. Even with all of these options, is it possible access to our services isn't enough? The answer is yes, and that is why Only 1 Auto Glass offers our mobile “We come to you” service.
Posted on 8/29/2014 7:33 AM By Only 1 Auto Glass
It is one thing to drive down the road and hear the crack of a rock as it strikes your windshield. Windshield replacement is part of driving. It happens to us all. It is quite another thing to wake up to find that someone has broken into your car and stolen your stereo. It is even worse when they smash your window to get into your car. That repair is not a normal part of driving and the cost to repair that damage can be a bitter pill to swallow. The following tips are excellent ways never to need that medicine.