Car technology is always evolving. Engines are becoming more fuel-efficient, dashboard features more advanced, and of course, windshields more immune to crashes. These five smartglass windshield benefits might make you pay more attention to an often-overlooked area of your car. 1. Improves clarity You probably think that you can see everything just fine when you’re…
Chips in a car windshield typically develop when a small object, such as a rock, collides with the glass and forms a damaged area. Because these chips are often small and seemingly innocuous, too many drivers choose to simply overlook them and move on. However, this is a dangerous strategy that can lead to more…
When it comes to window tint, there are several options on the market which are manufactured using different processes. Therefore, each of these have separate properties and performance levels. The main types of window film are dyed, metal, carbon, and ceramic. The latter two are considered the higher end of tinting options. Carbon is more…
How often do you check your side mirrors? If you’re like most drivers, you probably frequently rely on your mirrors to keep an eye on the road and protect yourself while you drive. A damaged side mirror, whether a small crack or a missing mirror, can be dangerous for you and other drivers. Learn why…
Tinted windows on cars keep the car interior cooler on a hot, sunny day. Did you know that tinted windows on homes do the same thing? If your home has large windows and their attendant gorgeous views, consider the benefits of residential window tinting. It just may save you a buck or two. Why Residential…
Power windows are super convenient when they’re working. Remember the old crank windows? They could be downright stubborn to roll up and down. With power windows all you do is touch a button and you can get fresh air. When power windows break, is it really necessary to go to the expense and bother of…
When you drive on any type of road, your car is inevitably exposed to rocks, bugs and other things that can damage the paint. While a coat of wax can help protect your paint for the short term, it doesn’t offer long-term, reliable protection against abrasions and chips. If you’re looking for something more substantial,…
Have you always wanted to tint your windows but worried that you’d get in trouble with law enforcement? There are laws that state your windows can’t be so dark that you can’t see through them, but it is possible to still tint your windows without breaking the law. Here’s what you should know about window…
AAA recently revealed new research showing that yellowed or clouded headlights lead to dangerous driving conditions at night because they generate up to 80% less light than new headlights do. Damage to headlight casings occurs naturally due to exposure to sunlight and other elements. Scratches, dings and bumps can also damage the casings and cause…
While getting your car windows tinted may seem like more of an aesthetic choice than anything else, window tinting comes with a lot more benefits that go beyond making your car look cool. 1. Protect Yourself from UV Rays There are multiple ways that getting your car windows tinted can be beneficial to your health…
Nothing speaks of the future more than the dawn of self-driving cars. While current technology is limited to driver assistance technologies such as keeping the car in lane, emergency braking and speed controls, fully automated vehicles are not too far off in the future. Soon commuters everywhere will be zooming along highways in vehicles that…