If your auto glass recently sustained damage, you’re likely wondering what your repair options are. Should you attempt a DIY repair? (Hint: the answer is no!) Or should you opt for professional attention? (That’s a definite affirmative). When it comes to repairing auto glass, a trained technician has a few different options at his disposal, and even the least effective among them is better than a DIY kit. At Only 1 Auto Glass, we employ industry best practices and materials when performing auto glass repairs, and below, we’ve outlined how each process works.

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Frustrated by a side window that won’t close all the way? Not to worry — at Only 1 Auto Glass, we’ve got a solution. Though there are several reasons your window may not function properly, there are a few common culprits we typically see. To help you identify the issue before you schedule your auto glass repair, below, we’ve outlined four of the most common causes behind non-functional side windows.

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If you have unsightly scratches in your windshield or side windows, you’ve probably wondered whether repairing the damage is possible. After all, replacing a sheet of glass to remedy a few minor scratches seems a bit overkill, right? At Only 1 Auto Glass, we’re here to tell you that glass scratches are usually repairable, depending on their severity, of course. Below, we’ve outlined how professional scratch repair works, as well as why it’s never a good idea to attempt the auto glass repair process on your own.

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Driving with plastic on a broken vehicle window is highly dangerous and should be avoided at all costs. Learn why from the repair specialists at Only 1 Auto Glass.

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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.

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Do you know how to protect your auto glass throughout summer? Learn valuable maintenance tips from the experts at Only 1 Auto Glass.

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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.

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For many vehicle owners, tinted windows are non-negotiable — but what happens to that tint if the glass suffers damage? Does it have to be replaced? Can the affected window be repaired while keeping the tint intact? At Only 1 Auto Glass, we get plenty of questions about repairing minor damage to tinted auto glass, and we’d like to help clear up some confusion. Below, we’ve outlined how the auto glass repair process works for tinted windows and what kind of results you can expect.

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Depending on the type of vehicle you own, a certain amount of road noise is normal. Frame design, the type of tires you have, and varying road conditions all contribute to noise while driving, but if that noise suddenly exceeds normal levels, it’s usually cause for concern.

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Is your teenager getting ready to learn how to drive? While drivers ed accomplishes the task of teaching road rules and safe driving techniques, it doesn’t offer a great deal of information regarding vehicle maintenance. At Only 1 Auto Glass, we frequently perform auto glass repairs on vehicles operated by new drivers. One thing we’ve noticed is that many of those repairs could have been prevented with proper auto glass safety education. So, to help you educate your teen driver, below, we’re breaking down a few basic auto glass rules that can help keep those vehicle windows intact.

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