To answer the question, How easy is the process to replace automobile glass, it is not difficult if you know what you are doing. It seems like anyone should be able to take out the windshield and replace it. The problem is that windshields and rear windshields are not just windows. They are actually part of the structural support of the vehicle. There are other issues that complicate the process. Those include embedded antenna, HUD systems, and even defroster strips.

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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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Hailstorms are an unpleasant reality of nature and often result in damaged windshields, broken glass around your car, and lasting surface dents.Windshields are often damaged during hailstorms, and might be the only damaged glass on a vehicle. Windshields with damage should always be inspected as soon as possible by a certified technician.Trained professionals can diagnose if a damaged windshield needs to be replaced or if a simple repair is required.

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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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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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When ice builds up on your windshield, you will want to remove it. But many removal methods can harm your windshield. Here are three ways to remove the ice without harming your windshield in the process.

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Not all windshield cracks and chips are preventable. Sometimes, you randomly discover windshield damage that appears to have come from nowhere. But the truth is, most windshield damage is caused by simple neglect. That might mean neglecting to practice safe following distance while driving, neglecting to park safely, and the list goes on.

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Your windshield provides both structural support for your vehicle and critical protection for you and your passengers. But if the glass suffers chips or cracks, your safety may be at risk. Though many drivers see repairing minor auto glass damage as an optional pursuit, taking care of windshield chips and cracks really isn’t discretional—it’s essential. Below, the windshield repair experts at Centennial Auto Glass outline the four types of windshield damage no driver can afford to ignore.

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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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