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Need to Fix Damage to Your Rear Windshield?

Damage to your auto glass can put you and others in your vehicle at risk. Working with a company that offers professional auto glass services is usually the best way to resolve these problems quickly and effectively. If your rear windshield has sustained damage in an accident or by flying road debris, here are some of the most important things you should know about auto glass repairs for your vehicle in Tampa, FL.

What Are the Two Types of Auto Glass?

Auto glass generally falls into two basic categories. Tempered glass is used for rear windshields and window glass in

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OEM vs Aftermarket Glass—What You Need to Know

car windshield

There’s more to your automobile’s windshield than meets the eye. This fact is significant when it comes to repairing or replacing the glass. Specifically, you have glass options to choose from, and picking the right one could matter.

For example, there are OEM glass and aftermarket glass. Let’s take a look at each.

Facts about OEM Glass

If you choose to go with OEM glass, here’s what you should know: Your windshield will be replaced with an identical windshield made by the car manufacturer.

When it’s time for an automobile to go into production, automakers request bids from glass manufacturers.

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Cost of Windshield Replacement Is Going Up

Auto Glass Replacement

Today, it seems as if the prices on just above everything (food, gas, rent) are going up–and glass is no exception. Unfortunately, maybe not all that surprisingly, the cost of automobile glass materials has been rising every month. . . and continues to do so.

In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data pulled back in January 2022 showed that motor vehicle parts increased by 5.2 percent from the previous year. Specifically, adhesives and sealants increased in price by 14.2 percent, while prices for materials related to motor vehicle repair and maintenance increased by 2.9 percent.

Here’s

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Why Does a Cracked Windshield Spread?

A rock flies up and hits your windshield making a small crack. Uh oh. You know you have time, but how much time? Eventually, the crack will spread, obstruct your view, get you a ticket, and you’ll have to replace the entire windshield, something auto insurance typically doesn’t cover. So what exactly causes a small crack in a windshield to spread like wild fire? There are more than a few answers to this question.

1. Extreme Temperatures

When you mix hot and cold, your windshield feels it. Going from sitting in the scorching sun to getting blasted with AC or

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Are You More Likely To Crack Your Windshield in Arizona?

Arizona is known for its sunshine and heat. As a result, many vehicles succumb to the extreme temperatures with auto glass damage. In fact, drivers in Arizona are more likely than drivers in any other state to need their windshield repaired. Why does Arizona fall into first place when it comes to windshield damage? Read on to find out why and how you can minimize the impact.

Four Reasons Why AZ Windshields Crack

1.The 101

This highway is known for construction and is responsible for many broken windshields in Arizona. During construction, all sorts of debris flies from the road,

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How to Choose the Right Auto Glass Company in Arizona

There are many maintenance tasks you need to deal with when you own a car. One of those tasks you may encounter is the need to repair or replace your auto glass. Cracks or chips in your windshield or broken car windows can be a safety risk, as well as let the elements inside your car. If you find yourself facing the need for auto glass repair in Arizona, you need to know how to find the right company for the job. The following tips will help you select one.

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Reviews are a valuable resource, especially if you

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The value of private health insurance in regional Australia is questioned by long-time policy holders

When Greg Owens had a stroke on Boxing Day last year and was rushed to hospital, he felt secure in the knowledge that he had good private health insurance.

But he now says the annual cost of $6,513 in premiums for top hospital cover is not worth it.

“There was not much difference to a

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