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There is never a good time to get a crack or chip in your windshield. But summer can be an especially bad time due to the warm weather. When you hear this, you may find yourself wondering why warm weather is bad for a crack. Here are a few questions you may have and the answers to these questions.

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When your car’s windshield has chips and dings, or cracks, or more extensive damage, you’ve likely wondered how to tell if the repair potentials you’ve seen advertised might apply or if you need a full windshield replacement. The reason the concept seems so befuddling is there really is no clear and easy answer. Whether or not a crack can be repaired depends on the size and how soon the issue is addressed. Chips and dings can typically be repaired, unless there are enough to make it more economical to conduct a full replacement. Modern technology embedded in the window adds a new element to the repair process and changes what traditionally determined whether a repair or replacement was necessary.

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Mobile auto glass servicing is a convenient and easy option, but it isn't ideal for every scenario. In general, mobile installations can become necessary if a vehicle owner simply cannot get their car to the shop otherwise. However, though in-shop servicing may be less convenient, it's usually better for the vehicle.

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Your vehicle is exposed to harmful UV rays that can damage everything from your dashboard to your upholstery, making it important limit UV exposure. Fortunately, tinted windows can blunt the sun’s rays saving you hundreds or even thousands of dollars in repairs, not to mention helping you avoid costly accidents by keeping the sun out of your eyes. These are just a few of the benefits of tinted windows.

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Are you about to sell your car? When selling a vehicle you're often confronted with a decision: should you fix things with the car before selling or should you simply sell it as is? While there are some things that may be better left to the new owner -- such as minor scratches and dents -- a windshield is a more critical repair.

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If you find a rock chip or crack in your windshield, you should repair it immediately. The damage to the windshield can become more severe if you wait too long. Any debris or heavy rain, snow or wind can damage the glass more, and you could end up needing a windshield replacement instead of a quick windshield chip repair. Broken auto glass replacement or a windshield replacement is a lot more costly and time consuming.

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A chipped or cracked windshield can be a real nuance, but it happens to people everyday. Most of the time, there is nothing you can do to prevent it from happening. Although, you can be aware of the most common causes and hopefully be able to avoid windshield chip repair or a windshield replacement. The following is a list of the most common causes of a chipped windshield or a cracked windshield.

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There are several types of windshield cracks, the majority of windshield chips and cracks come from small rocks or debris lodged or picked up by the tires from the cars driving near you. These rocks and debris are then released from the tires and ends up hitting your windshield. Let’s look at some of the common types of windshield damage and whether repair or replacement would be a suitable course of action.

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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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