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We all are aware that our vehicles can take a beating during the winter season. Though the season itself is fun, shallow temperatures, snowstorms, and hail storms can wreak havoc on your windshield. To keep your worries at par, and your windshield protected, it's essential to take some precautionary measures beforehand. Since the weather is getting chiller every day, here are some tips for you to prepare your vehicle to drive into 2020 like a boss. Keep an Eye on the Weather Forecasts The best way to keep your windshield protected during winter  is to keep track of the temperatures. It will allow you to take precautionary measures, accordingly. For instance, if the weather forecasts say that the temperature is going to dip, or if there’s a prediction of snowfall or hailstorm, you’ll know that you need to park your car where its windshield is covered. Keep the Windshield Covered During such extreme weather, we advise parking your vehicle in the garage. However...

Sunroofs are an added luxury for many vehicles. But a malfunctioning sunroof can be equally troublesome—especially during the winter season, when you need your car to be packed, warm, and comfy. Though all sunroofs are manufactured to be shatter-proof, the instances   of sunroofs shattering have increased i n the recent years—and the figure also includes vehicles from 35 known brands. Thanks to global warming, it's quite difficult to predict when a snow storm or hail storm would hit—and this makes the situation even worse. In any case, it's better to be prepared and have a well-functioning sunroof to keep yourself from getting into stressful situations—where you're alone and don't have any backup. Now that the temperatures have already dipped, here are some reasons why sunroof repair is essential for you. Sunroofs Can Crack Too! Very similar to your windscreen, your sunroof is also prone to getting cracked and chipped due to several external...

Trying to maintain a comfortable temperature in your vehicle is always a struggle when your windshield fogs up. It can be annoying when you have to deal with it on a daily basis. While winters in San Antonio are not the harshest, summers can be grueling . In either case, the difference in temperature on the inside and outside of your vehicle is what causes the fogging. The water vapor in the air condenses on your windshield. To combat it, here are some quick ways you can defog your windshield so you can get to where you want to go. Defogging Your Windshield on a Cold Day When the weather outside is cold, small water droplets will form on the inside of your windshield and car windows when you turn the heater on. Here are 4 nifty steps former NASA engineer Mark Rober suggests  will clear your windshield up twice as fast as any normal way. 1) Turn Your Heater Up to Max This may sound counter-intuitive considering warmer air in the car is what causes the condensa...

Technology has been the driving force behind the automotive industry since the dawn of the industrial revolution. This relationship has crystallized in recent years, as the automotive industry works closely with big tech companies . The result is automobiles with advanced safety features. Looking back on the year, let’s highlight some interesting features in windshield technology. Panoramic Windshields With the launch of the Tesla Model X , we saw a massive change in the driving experience. One of the most notable features of this model was its panoramic windshield. This is an interesting concept that combines the windshield and the sunroof. This makes for an immersive driving experience where the driver and passengers are able to clearly see the road well past the roofline. This feature also allows ample sunlight to enter the vehicle.  Don’t worry, though, the engineers installed solar tinting to keep the car from getting too hot when the sun is directly over...

Damage, cracks, and chips on your windshield need to be fixed, repaired, or replaced as soon as possible. One thing to remember about windshields is that if you don’t get the damage repaired at the earliest, even a minor chip can turn into a huge crack. This is especially true if you live in a place that experiences extreme temperatures. The following are some facts you need to know about windshield replacement: When Do You Need To Get A Windshield Replacement? The choice between getting a windshield replaced or repaired depends on the size, location, and depth of the damage. A trusted auto glass repair shop will be able to tell you whether a chip or a crack is repairable or not—most are. Imagine this: there is a crack on your windshield that runs from left to right, disrupting your vision. Does that require a replacement? Yes! But if there is a spider-shaped chip or a crack under 14 inches, it can be repaired. You do not need to replace your windshield in this scen...

Even a minor chip on a windshield can be harmful, as chips and cracks tend to stretch and spread during the cold winter months . However, not all kinds of windshield damage require you to replace your windshield. Replacing a windshield costs a lot of money, so it’s important to make smart choices. We’re here to help you do just that: Understanding How Your Windshield Can Be Damaged Windshield damage is usually in two forms—chips and cracks. Chips are impacts that are made by debris or small rocks. This point of impact can be in the shape of a star break (small cracks facing away from the center of the impact), bulls-eye (circular in shape), partial bulls-eye (half-moon in shape) or crack chips (cracks that are smaller than an inch). Cracks, on the other hand, create a very visible line that can range from an inch to the width of your entire windshield. They are generally in a straight or a diagonal line. The following are some questions you can ask yourself ...

Gorilla Glass is revolutionizing the way we protect our valuable possessions. The world is quickly moving away from tempered glass to this wonder glass , especially for protecting mobile screens and auto safety glasses in all kinds of vehicles. While we’ve come a long way in making auto glass shatterproof, there are still accidents where drivers are thrust our of their car after a collision. Gorilla Glass is said to be shatterproof, providing maximum security and safety to passengers. How Is Gorilla Glass Made? You’ll be surprised to know that not much has changed in the auto glass industry over the past 100 years. Initially, soda-lime solutions for auto safety glass were used, which were eventually replaced by polyvinyl butyral in the last half-century. Despite these materials not being able to provide maximum security to passengers, the automotive industry did not have an alternative. That has changed now. Gorilla Glass is chemically toughened to survive any kind o...