Yes. And September can be a good time to see it happen. In September, two years ago, Springfield averaged a high of 82.7 degrees and a low of 59.8 degrees, a swing of roughly 23 degrees between afternoon and early morning, according to the National Weather Service. Temperature changes like these can add stress to […]
Not every shop that fixes cars is trained the same way. I-CAR reported that, at the end of 2024, it had just over 10,000 Gold Class shops across the country, a milestone the organization calls a halfway point toward its long-term goal. With thousands of body shops operating nationwide, that number tells you certification is still the […]
A cracked or shattered sunroof can be alarming, especially if it seems to happen without warning! While many cases are caused by road debris, others occur unexpectedly. A federal review of thirteen automakers identified more than 4,000 complaints involving spontaneous sunroof glass shattering. If your sunroof or moonroof glass cracks, here’s what you should do […]
A pesky, flying rock can chip or crack your windshield. But there are many other things that can do similar damage. According to the Auto Glass Safety Council, a windshield provides up to 45% of a vehicle’s structural integrity in a front-end collision and up to 60% in a rollover. This means any crack is […]
If you’ve recently had a windshield replaced, or you’re about to, here’s something worth knowing. According to the Auto Glass Safety Council, a windshield camera that’s off by just one degree after replacement can cause collision avoidance system to miss its mark by 8 feet at a distance of 100 feet. Most newer cars come […]
According to AAA, windshields with cracks are the most frequent auto insurance claim in the United States. And when you factor in the temperature extremes we get in the Ozarks, that little chip you’re ignoring could turn into a major problem fast. Cold weather absolutely makes cracks worse, and it’s not just an old wives’ […]
According to the National Highway Safety Administration, older vehicles have a 29% chance of a component failure. Windshield damage is a common culprit. That small chip you’ve been ignoring might seem harmless, but when inspection time rolls around, it could be the reason your vehicle doesn’t get its approval sticker. Understanding Missouri’s specific windshield requirements […]
Windshield damage is one of the leading causes of car insurance claims in the U.S. Each year, approximately 14 million windshields are replaced due to cracks, chips, and other forms of damage, many of which could have been prevented. The statistic above highlights how common windshield damage is, and it emphasizes the need for proactive […]
A dirty windshield certainly doesn’t look good. But in fact, it can also be dangerous. According to the Federal Highway Administration, low visibility conditions including fog, smoke, and obscured windshields contribute to approximately 33,000 crashes annually. While we can’t control every weather condition, we can master the art of keeping our windshields clean From time-tested […]
Like it or not, your windshield pretty much takes a beating every day. Whether it’s from flying debris on the highway or from big-time temperature changes. Approximately 75% percent of car accidents cause vehicle damage, and odds are you’re going to have to deal with some type of windshield damage. If you get into an […]
