Learn about some of the most unexpected culprits behind auto glass damage and how you can avoid them. 

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Do you own a vehicle with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) such as adaptive cruise control, blindspot monitoring, parking assist, or automatic emergency braking? If so, those features rely on strategically placed sensors and cameras to function properly. And if you ever need auto glass replacement service, wheel alignment, or are involved in even a minor collision, those cameras and sensors can and likely will become misaligned.

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We already have vehicles on the consumer market that basically drive themselves but require a human to sit in the driver’s seat. And while that’s neat, the real question seems to be: Just how long will it take before we have completely driverless cars?

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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.

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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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Think you might need a stronger windshield? Check out what you should know about Gorilla Glass windshields to determine whether one may be right for your vehicle. 

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If you’re like most vehicle owners, auto glass isn’t exactly top of mind. But you might be surprised to know that by 2026, the auto glass industry is expected to reach 23 billion in market value, largely due to new developments and trends in glass technology and manufacturing.

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Want to maximize the amount of natural light inside your vehicle? Then you’re in luck because there are several automobiles, including cars, trucks, and sport utility vehicles, that have pretty huge windows installed overhead.

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When you have a chip or crack on your windshield, it’s important to get it repaired as quickly as possible. A chip or crack can worsen if you hit a bump while driving or even with the hot, summer sun beating down on your windshield. To avoid more costly repairs down the road, read through our list of tips to help you protect your cracked or chipped windshield until you can get the problem repaired.

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Need a windshield replacement, new side window, or rear window glass replacement? Check out what you should know about replacing your damaged vehicle window with OEM glass.

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