Stay Safe Driving at Night With Headlight Restoration
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…
4 Major Benefits to Getting Your Car Windows Tinted
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…
The Future of Self-Driving Cars and Smart Windows
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…
Cracked Windshield? Here’s Why You Should Get It Fixed Right Away
Picture this – you have a crack in your windshield that doesn’t fall directly in your line of sight and is small enough to seem harmless, do you get it fixed or leave it be and save a little money? The correct answer is to start repairs immediately, and here’s why: Cracks Can Spread and…
Car Window Tint Can Keep You Cool in the Hot Summer Months
When warm weather comes to town it’s cause for celebration as it means beautiful days outside. Unfortunately, sometimes the heat can grow to be a little bit more than is comfortable. This becomes increasingly problematic when you need to park the car and leave it to sit for several hours. As the sun beats down…
Is It Illegal to Have Broken Side Mirrors?
Walking out to your car to discover that you have a damaged side mirror can be a surprising disappointment, even though it is an all too common one. Whether your car was clipped while parallel parked on a narrow street or nudged by a reckless driver in a parking lot, if your side mirror gets…
How Chinese Tariffs Are Affecting the US Auto Glass Industry
As the trade war between the United States of America and China has stretched from late 2018 into 2019 the extent of the tariffs being imposed has gone up and it is having an increasing effect on industries hit by the tariffs. One such industry is auto glass manufacturing. The Tariffs Explained in Brief The…
Does Tinting Your Windows Really Keep Your Car Cooler?
There are many reasons why people want to tint their cars’ windows. Many do it for the aesthetics while others want an additional layer of privacy while they drive. However, there is another advantage you do not want to overlook. Tinting your windows can indeed keep the interior of your vehicle cooler, which will be…
3 Reasons to Immediately Replace a Broken Side Mirror
Whether it’s a biker, someone driving a bit too close to your car, vandalism or you misjudging distance, there are several ways you can find yourself with a broken side mirror. No matter how it happened, it’s best that you have your mirror repaired as soon as possible. Here are three solid reasons to immediately…
What Should You Do If Your Windshield Cracks?
Hail, rocks and other flying objects can crack your windshield, no matter how careful you are about avoiding such an incident in the first place. Besides being frustrating, cracked windshields can be rather dangerous to you, your passengers and everyone else on the road. What’s the best action to take after discovering your windshield has…
How Does Weather Affect Your Windshield?
Your windshield protects you from getting hit by dirt and debris while traveling, but it also protects you from harsh weather conditions. With extremes in hot and cold, your windshield can really take a beating. Differences in temperature causes stress, stress causes cracks, and cracks cause obstructed vision and more intense damage. Whether you’re dealing…
How Repairing Power Windows Can Protect Your Car From Theft or Damage
The power windows on your car are broken. Now what? You could leave them the way they are, you could try to fix the problem yourself or you could contact the professionals. While the first two suggestions might seem tempting, contacting the professionals is the only way to get the windows repaired in time to…
