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  As exciting as purchasing a new car is, it’s even more essential to invest in your vehicle’s upkeep. Your vehicle requires regular maintenance to keep running smoothly and for a long time. Research shows that  36,096 people died in motor vehicle  accidents in 2019. While the number of automobile collisions has decreased since 2018, traffic accidents are a glooming reality. Imagine the risk of driving around in a vehicle with a chipped windshield , and then paying the legal cost of operating a damaged car. Here’s how you can save big on auto glass repair  and maintenance. Car Coverage Your insurance provider will cover your damaged auto glass, so you may want to check the deductibles on your coverage. The smart thing would be to check how much it will cost to get the entire windshield replaced and then see if the number of deductibles will cover that fee. If the charges are lower than the latter, not paying through your insurance will work just fine. However, if the...

Windshields are just as important to your car its other components. When it comes to windshield replacements, some signs are more obvious than others. Of course, car accidents and massive cracks warrant a replacement, but there are a lot of other reasons why you should get your windshield replaced as well. If you’re experiencing any of these 3 things in relation to your car, chances are you might need to get your windshield replaced soon. Cracks on the Driver’s Side: Cracks on the driver’s side can be extremely dangerous as they directly impact the driver’s visibility. Even if the cracks are relatively small, and you feel as though they do not distract you while driving, many things can make cracks bigger over time. Uneven roads that cause small stones and sand to clash against your windshield can make the crack bigger. Even extreme weather conditions can make cracks bigger, which may eventually lead to the windshield breaking. Any cracks on the driver’s side should be taken care of by...

Since 2011, there have been over 600 reported cases  of shattered sunroofs. Those who’ve experienced it have described it as a shotgun blast out of the clear sky, distressing both passengers and drivers alike. These exploding sunroofs seem to come out of nowhere with no discernable cause. So, how do these sunroofs to shatter, and how do drivers protect themselves?    What Causes Sunroofs to Explode? When drivers who've experienced a shattered sunroof take this up with the dealership, most tell them that the probable cause was a flying stone. The impact of an object like a brick or stone could be a significant cause that triggers a shattered sunroof. Most automotive companies use tempered glass- a form of safety glass on their vehicles. Although it’s much safer than annealed glass, tempered glass can shatter into a thousand pieces when struck with enough force. However, many drivers state that the cause of their exploding sunroof wasn’t an external object and that the glas...