Let’s face it. Not many of us that live in Arizona are originally from this state, and the better half of us are from the Midwest. With that said, understanding your auto insurance policy is extremely important as the two different regions have totally different options. Drivers in the State of Arizona are aware of…
That’s me in the picture, after the whole Windshield ordeal. So here’s the story.. I really wanted to get my car washed a few weeks ago, but didn’t have too much time. So very perfectly there was a local chain of car washes in the area and on my way to my next appointment….
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…
When I moved out to Arizona from Chicago in 2008, it was pretty much the first time I was on my own. No help from my parents, my clients, nobody.. just me myself and I. I learned a ton of new things that very first year on my own, including how to truly be an…
Has a stranger ever walked up to you at the gas station or carwash telling you forcefully that you have chips/cracks in your front windshield? You think to yourself, “that’s random, I can’t see any chips or cracks at all. Wouldn’t this be something that I noticed on my own, as I drive my car…
Automotive Insurance providers usually do not consider windshield damage as a viable claim for the insured, thus don’t end up raisng premiums. This is just incase you happen to get a no deductible windshield replaced. Most automotive insurance providers recommend their customers report windshield damage to their insurance providers ASAP, & many companies use technology…
Have you ever stopped and took a second just to notice the roadways while driving through Arizona? Well, whether or not you have, here’s some information for you. Every single day, vehicles and trucks drop debris and gravel as they are making their way through the desert to their destination. “Who Cares?” is your initial…
Have you ever wondered why your ice cracks when you put it in a glass of water? Or even worse, why your windshield cracks when you turn on your air conditioner? Believe it or not it is the same reason, thermal stress! Thermal Stress by definition is; stress in a body or structure due to inequalities of temperature. To…
The U.S. Department of Transportation set federal regulations which outline minimum requirements for windshield visibility and conditions. Each state is required to enforce these requirements. These federal regulations state that, aside from legal tinting, the center of the windshield should be “free of discoloration or damage” This center area is defined as the space above the steering wheel,…
As a driver who gets behind the wheel everyday, you are likely to encounter a situation in which a rock flies up and cracks your windshield. If it hasn’t happened to you yet, the more important this article is for you to read.. Whether you are simply driving in your car minding your own business,…
Everybody, at one point in time has encountered the frustration of the windshield on our automobile becoming damaged. Whether it was a tree branch that fell, or a rock that flew into your windshield while driving, or less likely, if you were to park too closely to a driving range, a broken or cracked windshield…
Everyone has experienced a rock or flying debris hitting their windshield at one time or another. You see that little (or sometimes…not so little) chip appear in the windshield and you wonder if you should be concerned. Is it just a little chip that will not really affect anything, or, are you putting yourself and…