Real installation stories and practical answers from Patrick at 1st Shot Auto Glass. Explore windshield care, insurance questions, ADAS calibration, and mobile auto glass jobs across Arizona.
During a windshield replacement on this 2023 Toyota Camry in Apache Junction, we documented two details of the previous installation: a wide gap along the upper edge with exposed primer,
See how we replaced this Ford Explorer’s windshield and renewed its side moldings, clips, and retainers during a mobile installation in Apache Junction.
A look at replacing the fixed roof-glass panel between the windshield and panoramic sunroof on a 2023 Kia Sportage in Gilbert.
Modern vehicles are increasingly dependent on cameras, sensors, computers and manufacturer-specific software. If your vehicle has Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), something as routine as replacing a windshield may require
Shattered Stationary Back Glass on a 2009 GMC Sierra The stationary back glass on this 2009 GMC Sierra was shattered but remained mostly intact because the aftermarket window tint held
A Challenging Windshield Replacement on a 2026 BMW M4 We recently completed a windshield replacement on a 2026 BMW M4 in Phoenix, Arizona. While replacing the glass itself is fairly
Why Removing the Cowl Matters During Certain Windshield Replacements On this 2018 Lexus LC500h windshield replacement in Queen Creek, removing the cowl provided access to the defrost wiring connections and
Removing and Replacing the Mazda 3 Hatchback Back Glass At first glance, replacing the back glass on a vehicle may seem straightforward. However, certain vehicles — especially hatchbacks like the
Is It Illegal to Drive With a Cracked Windshield in Arizona? Arizona law requires most passenger vehicles and trucks to have an adequate windshield. A.R.S. § 28-957.01 does not specify
Mobile Windshield Replacement for a 2018 Nissan NV200 in Phoenix We replaced the windshield on this 2018 Nissan NV200 at the customer’s home in Phoenix, AZ. Our mobile service allowed
