6 Signs it’s Time to Get a New Windshield
The importance of your car’s windshield cannot be understated. Driving without navigating is impossible, and your windshield is the single most important aspect of visual navigation on the road. A faulty windshield is a serious danger to you and the people you travel with. If you’re unsure about whether it’s time to replace your windshield, […]
Reasons You Shouldn’t Repair Your Windshield Yourself
Assess the damage before choosing a repair Whether a windshield can be repaired depends on the damage type, size, depth and location, the condition of the glass, and applicable repair-system and vehicle-manufacturer guidance. A trained technician can assess those factors before you choose a repair method. Know what the repair system is designed to […]
Tips on How to Defrost Your Car Windows
You know the feeling; you’re late to a meeting early in the morning but your car looks like an icicle in the driveway. The weather seems to have conspired with workplace practices to ruin your day from the get-go. You can rest easy though, because we’re about to tell you the quickest and easiest ways […]
5 Kinds of Windshield Rock Chips
No, not all rock chip damage is the same. But yes, all rock chip damage is an annoyance. We can all collectively agree that we would rather avoid rock chips when driving. Repair eligibility depends on the damage. Have a professional assess it against our rock chip repair criteria. Neglecting any kind of windshield damage […]
The Dangers of Neglecting a Cracked Windshield – Auto Glass in San Antonio
Your cracked windshield is an eyesore, but you can’t be bothered to have it repaired or even replaced. It seems too much trouble for something you seem to work around just fine. Well, you’d be surprised. Here are some surefire reasons why neglecting a cracked windshield is hazardous to your safety. Your View is Impaired […]
Ways To Stop A Windshield Crack From Spreading
5 Tips on Taking Care of Your Newly Replaced Windshield
Once you get a windshield replaced, you need to take care of it to minimize any further damage to your pocket. Let’s discuss some tips that will help you do that better. Be Gentle Once you get your windshield replaced, you need to wait for at least an hour before driving your car. This way, […]
Auto Glass Safety: A Brief History
From an observation to a patent The Saint-Gobain Archives recount Édouard Bénédictus’s account of a 1903 laboratory accident: a broken glass flask retained its shape because the fragments stayed together. That story is distinct from the patent for laminated glass that he filed in 1909. Safety glass reaches a familiar car The Henry […]
Answering Your Questions: FAQs About Windshield Replacement and Repairs
As of January 1, 2025, Texas no longer requires non-commercial vehicles to pass a vehicle safety inspection before registration, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Emissions tests are still required for eligible vehicles registered in emissions counties. Commercial vehicles must still pass a vehicle safety inspection. Moreover, vehicle windshield laws and regulations are different […]
5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Delay Your Windshield Repair
While driving, it’s possible that your windshield may develop a crack due to a stray pebble on the road. You might be willing to let it slide, because it’s not that big, and you probably have more important things to do. However, even the smallest cracks can be quite deadly and should be repaired right away! […]