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Will the Windshield Shatter If a Crack Is Not Repaired?

Yes, your car’s windshield crack can shatter if you are involved in a car accident. No one plans to have an accident when they get in their car, but it does happen - according to statistics from the Department of Transportation a car accident happens every six seconds in the United States.

How to Handle Roadway Animal Hazards and Accidents

Oh Deer! Turtle Smashes Windshield and other Roadway Animal Hazards

For those of us who spend most of our time driving in and around the Minneapolis, St Paul, Twin Cities area of Minnesota it's not uncommon for us to have close calls on the roadways with animals. The mornings and evening hours are particularly dangerous as deer and other animals become more active, especially in the spring and fall.

While deer are responsible for about 75% of fatal accidents involving animals, other animals causing crashes include horses, moose, dogs, bears, squirrels, cats and opossums.

A Rock Hit My Windshield and Left a Chip: Now What?

No one wants a rock to hit their windshield. Unfortunately, it is something that is fairly common. Rocks may fly out of trucks carrying gravel or rocks, debris on a roadway may be kicked up while cars drive over it, or a rock may be kicked up from a dirt roadway as you drive along it. Regardless of why or how it happened, you need to know what to do if a rock hits your windshield and leaves a chip behind. Here are the steps you should follow if you find yourself in this situation.

12 FAQs We Get About Our Windshield Repair and Auto Glass Replacement Services

Everyday our phone rings and our inbox is filled with questions about our auto glass replacement and windshield repair services. Here is a list of ten of the more frequently asked questions we get about our auto chip repair and auto glass replacement services.

How to Care for Your Auto Glass After a Windshield Replacement

Proper aftercare is essential for maintaining the integrity of your auto glass after a windshield replacement. Click to learn post-replacement windshield care tips from the experts at Only 1 Auto Glass. 

Waiting for Windshield Repair? How to Protect Your Auto Glass from Extreme Heat

Do you have a crack or chip in your windshield? Then it’s important to schedule an auto glass repair appointment as soon as you can. Windshield cracks and chips don’t just impede your visibility while driving; they can also expand, and the likelihood of glass damage growing worse is especially high in hot weather conditions.

Minor Auto Glass Damage: 3 Reasons It’s More Dangerous Than You Realize

Do your vehicle windows contain small chips or cracks? Learn how minor auto glass damage can seriously compromise your safety from the experts at Only 1 Auto Glass.

How to Handle Vehicle Vandalism or Break-Ins

It’s an unfortunate reality, but every day, dozens of vehicles throughout the Twin Cities metro are vandalized or broken into. So how should you handle such a situation if it happens to your vehicle? At Only 1 Auto Glass, we know the majority of break-ins and acts of vandalism are conducted through vehicle windows, and since we happen to be auto glass experts, we’re here to offer our advice. Below, we’ve outlined a few helpful tips on how to handle auto glass vandalism if it ever becomes your reality.

Damaged Auto Glass: Should You Repair or Replace It?

If your auto glass has recently incurred damage, you’re no doubt wondering how much that damage is going to cost you. Can you get away with a quick repair? Or are you in for a more expensive auto glass replacement? While a straight answer would be nice, the only way to address those questions is through an in-person evaluation of the damage. That said, there are definite situations when repairs are simply out of the question. In this post, our Only 1 Auto Glass team is breaking down the details, so you have a better idea of what to expect.

5 Safe Alternatives to Using an Ice Scraper on Your Windshield

If you’ve lived in Minnesota long enough, you’ve no doubt experienced it: you rush out the door with barely enough time to commute to work, see a layer of ice on the windshield, reach for your ice scraper, but it’s nowhere to be found! What do you do next? How on earth will you make it work on time? At Only 1 Auto Glass, we know this scenario happens to just about everyone at some point. So, to help you safely get that ice off your windshield and make it to work on time, we’ve detailed five safe ice scraper alternatives for when you’re in a pinch.

Questions or Concerns?

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