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Can You Window Tint a Damaged Windshield?

If you drive around the Twin Cities, you’ll notice vehicles with various levels of tint on the window. Tint is ideal for reducing UV rays and heat that can turn a car into an oven. However, if you place tint over a broken window, you’re wasting your time and money on the job. Before you tint your windows, bring your car to Only 1 Auto for a complete glass inspection and auto glass repair. We can restore any window in your car, truck, or SUV.

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Science Explains the Easiest Ways to Defrost Your Windshield

One of the worst things about driving in the winter is waiting for your windows to defrost before getting on the road -- especially when you're already running late. There are many urban legends surrounding the easiest ways in which to defrost your windshield. From using shaving cream to kitty litter, some have been given more credence than others.

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6 Ways You Can Damage Your Windshield Without Knowing It

When you think about vehicle maintenance, your windshield is probably one of the last things to come to mind. But you can weaken your windshield or even damage it by failing to care for it properly.

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Can Ice Scrapers Cause Windshield Damage?

If you park your vehicle outside during winter, you’re no doubt familiar with the tedious task of scraping ice and snow from your windshield. Something you may not know, however, is that improper ice scraper use can damage your windshield, despite the fact that ice scrapers aren’t inherently hazardous to your auto glass.

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3 Winter Windshield Maintenance Tips

Want to keep your auto glass in great shape throughout the snowy season? Check out our winter windshield maintenance tips to learn how!

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Can You Use Steel Wool to Clean Auto Glass?

Need to remove tough, stuck-on grime from some super-dirty vehicle windows? Check out what you should know about using steel wool to clean your auto glass.  

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How Outside Temperature Affects Your Auto Glass

In Minnesota, we have some pretty drastic temperature fluctuations. In the span of just one day, we can sometimes see a temperature change of over 50 degrees! And while our vehicles have heating and cooling systems designed to keep us perpetually comfortable, our auto glass may be suffering. So how do wild fluctuations in outside temperature affect the protective glass within our vehicles? The glass pros at Only 1 Auto Glass are here to discuss how temperatures can affect your auto glass, and what to do before winter arrives.

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Just Got a New Windshield? Aftercare Tips to Make Your Investment Last

During the first 24-48 hours after you leave the auto glass repair shop, your new windshield is most vulnerable to damage. To ensure the glass settles and bonds properly to the frame of your vehicle, there are a handful of things you must do.

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6 Tips for Avoiding Scratches in Your Auto Glass

Driving with a scratched-up windshield can put your safety at risk. Click to learn our best tips for keeping your windshield, rear window, and side windows scratch-free.

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Why Your Windshield Keeps Fogging Up & How to Fix It

Feel like your windshield fogs up more often than is normal? Learn about the factors that tend to cause excessive windshield fog and what you can do to keep your auto glass as fog-free as possible. 

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