Can Your Windshield Shatter for No Reason?
Some say it is an urban legend that your windshield can “spontaneously shatter.” So, what is the truth? Well, it is not so black and white. Older windshield glass was made in a different way than how today’s windshield glass is made so it was more common or possible with old windshield glass (which still…
Car Insurance Rates Are On the Rise Due to Increased Accidents and New Tech
If you have not yet noticed an increase in your car insurance, brace yourself – you may soon see an increase on your bill. Even drivers with spotless records are seeing rates rise, as Forbes points out, “Since about 2012, rates to insure vehicles have gone up in all states and for all drivers, even…
Repair Your Cracked Windshield ASAP
Cracks in your windshield can be annoying, but some drivers might be tempted to ignore them, letting the fracture remain in place as long as they can rather than getting windshield repair. Unfortunately, though, a damaged windshield is more than just a nuisance—it can be a serious problem. Here are some of the dangers of…
How to Avoid Common Chip Damage
A crack or chip in your windshield can lead to extensive damage, headaches, major repairs, and more. While a professional auto glass shop can remove the damage to your windshield and make it look as good as new, it’s usually better to avoid creating the problem in the first place. Here’s how to avoid common…
How to Prevent a Chip From Spreading With Chip Repair
Noticing a chip in your windshield is never a good feeling. Even if it’s relatively small right now, glass chips have a nasty tendency to expand into larger cracks or fractures. Here’s how to prevent a chip from spreading with windshield chip repair. Move Quickly First of all, it’s important to get the chip repaired…
Why Summer Heat Makes Windshield Cracks Expand
Intense heat is often insufferable for anyone and the same can be said for the state of a car’s windshield. If the glass has a chip or crack and it’s forced to endure extreme heat for a long summer season, small problems can lead to bigger ones in no time. If a car needs windshield…
Does Your Windshield Need Repair or Replacement?
Determining the best course of action when handling windshield repair doesn’t have to be a burden. In fact, there are different options out there that are easy to accomplish at a low cost. However, it can be more difficult determining whether a windshield should be simply repaired or completely replaced. Here are some things to…
Bluebird School Bus Windshield Replacement
Today we are going to take a look at the proper way to perform a School bus Windshield Replacement. An automobile’s windshield is literally your window to the world. Replacing a windshield should only be performed by skilled technicians such as those employed by AGD. At AGD Auto Glass & Tint Co, We have performed…
Never use a Regular Body Shop for Auto Glass Replacement
(Susan Morris had an “oh chip” in her 2010 Dodge Challenger’s Windshield) Not anymore now that she took it to AGD! (pictured above) Top Quality Auto Glass Repair is an absolute necessity because the windshield plays a crucial role in the framework of your vehicle, protecting you & your passengers from much more than just wind and…
Cracked Windshield: Do’s and Don’ts
If you have ever had a crack in your windshield before, and we bet you have, here are some do’s and don’ts that you will want to consider. If Your Windshield is Definitely Cracked, here are a few things you should DO: Determine the length and width of the crack or chip to determine its size. If…
Common Reasons Your Windshield Cracks
Everyone wants their vehicle to look amazing when they are out and about. A clean, well-maintained car runs much better than a dirty or broken one. The better your car runs, the less money you will end up spending on repairs in the end. Despite your solid efforts to maintain your vehicle, your car is still susceptible…
Approaching Arizona insurance Agencies on Windshield Replacement
Vehicle windshield visibility and condition regulations are established by the US Transportation Department. The law states that, in order for a vehicle to run legally on Arizona’s public roads, the windshield should feature only legal tinting, while the center should be free of damage or any discoloration. The center of the windshield is defined by…
