Most people think replacing a windshield is a quick in-and-out job. You only need to swap the glass, seal it up, and you’re back on the road, right? That might’ve been true years ago, but modern vehicles have changed the game. Today’s windshields do a lot more than...
Most people don’t think about their windshield until something goes wrong. They wait until a small chip shows up, and still won’t feel the urgency until a crack starts to stretch across the glass. Such is human nature, but smart drivers overcome it. You could...
When your windshield is cracked or shattered, your first instinct might be to head to the nearest repair shop. Unfortunately, auto body shops don’t specialize in auto glass repair and replacement. Can they do it for you? Yes, but it’s not the same as going...
Your windshield wipers are crucial for your road safety, but they’re only as effective as each and every one of their components. Most drivers are quick to replace worn-out wiper blades, overlooking the wiper arm. A damaged or worn wiper arm disrupts the wiper...
You don’t have comprehensive insurance, so you’re likely to find yourself asking, “Can I replace my own windshield?” Of course, the issue is money, and that’s why you’ll be looking into DIY windshield replacement. You can replace...
Cold weather is always unforgiving to windshields as cars freeze, there’s black ice on roads, and you may need to keep scraping ice from your windshield. Road salt, flying debris, and sudden temperature changes can quickly turn a small chip into a long crack....
You’re driving down the road when you hear a pop! It’s a small rock from nowhere flying across the road, and it’s hit your windshield. At first, it looks like nothing, just a tiny mark or faint line. You tell yourself you’ll check it later. A few hours...
As you drive fast on the highway, tiny particles, such as sand or road debris, strike your windshield, damaging it. Windshield pitting is not the same as a single crack or a chip. Because it doesn’t leave one obvious break in the glass, you may not notice it...
When a power window stops working, it usually happens at the worst time. You press the switch and wait, but the glass stays put, and now you’re wondering how serious the problem really is. A power window not working doesn’t always mean a major repair. In many cases,...
After waiting out a storm in a shelter, you rush to your car, hoping for a warm and fuzzy drive home. You find the carpet wet, and the air is stale. Cars are built to keep the weather out, so rainwater making it inside is alarming to anyone who knows better. A small...
