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Auto Glass Replacement, Minneapolis

Drunk Driving: Is Your Windshield Replacement Needs Covered by Your Insurance in This Situation?

 

You may have heard this story a few times in the past. A person who is drunk smashes their windshield after they run into a pole or some other immovable object. While the person does survive the accident, their car is not as lucky and will need major repairs done on it. The question that begs to be answered at this point is, will an auto insurance claim cover damages that are incurred due to drunk driving? Can you get your windshield replaced with the use of your insurance policy when the damage is brought about by your being intoxicated?

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Finding the Right Adhesive for Your Car Window Repair

Repairing and replacing your car windows requires that you not only do it properly but that you also use the right adhesive for the job. There are many reasons why you may be in need of car window repair. It could be because your car’s window is not sitting right on its bracket, a part of it is chipped or broken and needs to be replaced, or any other issues that come with car windows.

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How Dangerous Can a Cracked Windshield Be?

Ever find yourself in this situation? You are driving along carefully, not exceeding speed limits or anything, and suddenly a pebble or a small object hurls itself at your windshield and a crack is formed. Since the crack is rather small, minuscule really, and does not seem to affect your field of vision, you leave it be, thinking it is okay to drive around with it.

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Top 3 Road Trip Destinations in Iowa

Ready for a weekend getaway? Check out our top picks for road trip destinations in Iowa if you need some trip-planning inspiration!

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Live on a Rural Road? Tips on Protecting Your Windshield

Driving on a rural, gravel road is a sure way to get scratches and dents on your car. And while you may not care about being perfectly "show ready," you probably want to protect your car's glass at the very least.

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Should You Use a Gas Station Squeegee on Your Windshield?

Do you clean your windshield when you fuel up your car or truck? Check out what you should know about using gas station squeegees to clean your auto glass.

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How to Find the Best Local Auto Glass Repair Shop

Auto glass repair scams are everywhere these days. And even if you think you’re a pretty good judge of who’s who, scammers are well-practiced and not always easy to detect. If you don’t know how to tell the difference between a quality auto glass shop and a shady operation, you could easily fall victim to a scammer the next time you need any of your vehicle windows repaired.

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Safely Remove Ice From Your Auto Glass With These 4 Tips

Whether you park in your driveway overnight or your vehicle sits for hours in an outdoor parking lot at work, you’ll inevitably end up removing ice from its windows at some point. And while ice removal might seem pretty self explanatory, there are actually plenty of ways you can do it wrong and put your auto glass at risk for damage.

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8 Things You Must Do to Ensure Your New Windshield Replacement Lasts

If you’re getting a windshield replacement soon, understanding proper post-replacement auto glass care is imperative. What you do (or don’t do) during the 24-48 hours after you get a new windshield will dictate how well the new glass adheres to your vehicle and how long it lasts.

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Auto Glass Tools: What Expert Technicians Use for Auto Glass Replacement and Repair

When a vehicle needs a windshield replacement, how do auto glass repair technicians go about removing the existing glass? And how do they get the new windshield to stay in place? It all comes down to using the right tools.

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