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.
The lack of windshield recalibration after certain windshield-related repairs or replacements can pose several dangers, primarily related to driver safety and the proper functioning of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
Your vehicle identification number, or VIN, helps an auto glass shop identify the correct windshield and prepare an accurate replacement quote. Modern vehicles can have several windshield options for the
How long should a windshield last? Five years? Ten years? The answer might surprise you: automotive windshields don’t have a fixed expiration date. A properly installed, undamaged windshield can potentially
You’ve probably seen Arizona auto glass companies advertising cash back for windshield replacement and wondered, “How can they afford to pay customers for replacing a windshield?” The answer is simpler
Why ADAS Technology Increases Windshield Replacement Costs Windshield replacement has become more complex as modern vehicles incorporate advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). What was once primarily a glass installation may
2005 Cadillac XLR Windshield Replacement in Phoenix, AZ The Cadillac XLR isn’t a vehicle you encounter every day in the auto glass industry. At the time of this installation, this
Ford Flex Windshield Replacement and Side Molding Removal During this Ford Flex windshield replacement in San Tan Valley, Arizona, special attention was needed when removing the windshield side moldings. The
Mercedes-Benz Windshield Replacement Requires Attention to Detail Replacing the windshield on a Mercedes-Benz C-Class requires careful attention to the vehicle’s windshield-mounted equipment. Unlike a basic windshield installation, luxury vehicles may
This 2011 Honda Pilot needed new windshield side moldings and clips. The before photo shows damaged clips and excess adhesive around the molding and windshield frame. During the windshield replacement,
