Why Your High-Tech Car May Cost a Fortune To Repair
Modern cars are durable, but they usually don’t last forever. Even if you regularly follow your vehicle’s maintenance schedule, eventually you will probably have to replace a small part or make a significant repair. When you do, you may experience a serious case of sticker shock. Here’s why repairing your modern car may cost you…
Corning Gorilla Glass Revolutionizes the Automotive Windshield Market
Corning Gorilla Glass is not new, it has been around in the tech industry for some time, but they have recently brought their technology to the automobile industry. Whether you knew it or not, Gorilla Glass has been protecting smartphones including iPhones for quite a few years. What sets Corning Gorilla Glass apart? Corning provides…
U.S. House Panel Approves Broad Proposal on Self-driving Cars
Manufacturers of self-driving cars just got a big thumbs-up from the U.S. House of Representatives. A House panel approved a measure that bars states from imposing rules on driverless cars and would allow the deployment of up to 100,000 self-driving vehicles without meeting auto safety standards already in place. The full House will take up…
How States Are Legislating Autonomous Vehicles
The world is still a few years off from having autonomous vehicles roaming the streets. However, it is a reality people need to prepare for. As such, many states have begun passing legislation on how these cars can be used once they become more commonplace. Laws are likely going to change and become more detailed…
How New Cars Are Emphasizing Technology As A Primary Feature
Today’s new cars are all about technology and this is especially true of luxury vehicles. Audi just introduced the new 2019 Audi A8, its flagship fourth generation luxury sedan that features a Level 3 automated driving system. With just the touch of a button, the Audi A8 can drive itself when certain conditions are met….
Why the Tesla 3 Doesn’t Have a Solar Roof
It’s official. The Tesla 3 does not and will not have a solar roof in the foreseeable future. Nor will any other car. Why? Elon Reeve Musk, Tesla’s CEO and product architect, recently explained why at the 2017 National Governors Association meeting in Rhode Island. Solar Panel Problems Responding to a question from Vermont Governor…
What is ADAS Technology and How is it Contributing to Increased Vehicle Repair Costs?
According to the Association of British Insurers (ABI), vehicle repair costs have increased by as much as 32% in the last three years. Thatcham—the UK’s version of the U.S.’s Insurance Institute for Highway Safety—released a study that cites increased complexity of vehicle materials, the rising cost of spare parts and advanced technology as possible reasons…
5 Reasons Why You Should Immediately Replace a Broken Side Mirror
Both of the mirrors on the driver’s and passenger’s side allow you to drive safely. You can see what vehicles are near you in either lane, and you should always check your side mirror before merging into another lane. It is an important safety device, and when one of your mirrors breaks, you need to…
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…
Seven Tips for Safe Driving during Thanksgiving
Driving during the Holiday Season can get stressful and more difficult for those on the road. Some of the more common acts such as speeding and texting while driving are always just known to be avoided. Because Safety is such an important factor, AGD Auto Glass & Tint Co has put together a list of…
