Posted on 1/21/2016 2:45 PM By Only 1 Auto Glass
Living in the Minneapolis area, you are used to the harsh winters. With its excessive amounts of ice and snow, salt and sand trucks abound and are a common sight. They leave salt particles all along the roads of the Twin Cities. Most residents know that they need to wash their vehicles frequently in order to remove the excess salt clinging to the metal. However, sometimes the adverse effects of St. Paul winters can still be seen even with the most diligent care.
Posted on 1/18/2016 6:00 AM By Only 1 Auto Glass
Windshields and windows can be a confusing part of car maintenance. After all, it's one area of the vehicle that even DIY car owners often can't fix on their own. Here are a few of the most common misunderstandings regarding windshields and window glass in general.
Posted on 1/13/2016 10:00 AM By Only 1 Auto Glass
Are you trying to get your windshield replaced without breaking the bank? One of the first choices you'll usually need to make is whether you want to get an OEM replacement or an OEE replacement. Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) windshields are produced by the original manufacturer of your vehicle, while Original Equipment Equivalent (OEE) parts are aftermarket parts sold by a third-party. Which is right for you will depend on how you want to balance cost and quality.
Posted on 12/28/2015 8:45 AM By Only 1 Auto Glass
Almost everyone has had to deal with a windshield repair or windshield replacement. The majority of repairs are caused by rock chips that have either hit your windshield while driving and you have had to have a rock chip repair done, or your windshield crack and you may have ignored it until you needed to have a windshield replacement done.
Posted on 12/18/2015 8:30 AM By Only 1 Auto Glass
Your car's windshield is one of the most important components in keeping you safe. A windshield that is cracked or needs repairs could become a safety hazard. For example, if you are in accident, the result could be that dangerous shards of glass fly everywhere. In fact, if the integrity of the windshield is compromised enough, an incident as benign as an animal resting on it, snowing piling up on it or hail hitting it just right could be the trigger that shatters it when you least expect it. When getting your windshield repaired, you expect it to be installed correctly. Sometimes that does not always happen, though. Here are a few ways to determine if your windshield has been installed incorrectly.
Posted on 12/11/2015 8:35 AM By Only 1 Auto Glass
While a lot of people consider themselves as the Do-it—yourself type, there are some things that should be left to professionals and auto glass repair and/or auto glass replacement is one of those things.
Posted on 12/4/2015 8:00 AM By Only 1 Auto Glass
Windshield repair and windshield replacement are one of the most common repairs. Whether the damage is caused by a rock hitting your windshield and creating the need for a rock chip repair, tree branches or even vandalism can result in the need for a windshield repair or a windshield replacement. There are several ways your car could end up needing auto glass repair or auto glass replacement.
Posted on 11/30/2015 8:29 AM By Only 1 Auto Glass
Discovering that tiny chip or crack in your windshield is never a cause for celebration. It is also not the type of problem that you should just put off thinking about until another time. While it is easy to do so in today's fast-paced and busy world, the longer it is put off and not dealt with, the more serious -- and even unsafe -- it might become. Knowing the steps that you need to take can give you an action plan to follow and make it easier to get this task taken care of in a timely manner.
Posted on 11/20/2015 12:26 PM By Only 1 Auto Glass
Your auto glass provides a myriad of near invisible ways to protect you and your family. You probably haven’t given many of them much thought, but when you realize all the protection your auto glass provides, you better understand the importance of getting any repairs done by a quality, experienced auto glass company.
Posted on 11/16/2015 12:16 PM By Only 1 Auto Glass
You probably don’t give your auto glass much thought. You may not consider that the tinting helps cool your vehicle in the summer. You may take for granted that your auto glass protects you from the elements and helps keep items inside of your vehicle safe. You probably never gave any thought to what it would be like driving without a windshield and how it protects you from insects in the air and debris on the roadway.