What Are Ice Free Windshields?

icy windshield

Scraping ice off a windshield is everybody’s idea of what a horrible start to the day looks like. Automobile manufacturers have been trying to end this nuisance chore for decades. However, the technology seemed to elude them. Today Volkswagen appears to have successfully created the ice-free windshield.

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How Strong Is Modern Windshield Glass?

image of a driver looking out the windshield

We often think of glass as a fragile material that shatters easily. So, it’s tempting to imagine auto glass as having the same tendencies. However, modern windshield glass is much stronger. Older auto glass may have been quick to break. However, current car glass has vastly improved thanks to new technologies, materials, and manufacturing processes.

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Windshield Pitting: What You Need To Know

image of a windshield covered with sand and pits

New cars roll out of the factories with pristine glass. Their shiny surfaces gleam under the sun. Over time, however, these panels eventually develop imperfections, including windshield pitting. In this article, we discuss everything you need to know about this common phenomenon, including causes and solutions of windshield pitting.

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Semi Truck Windshield Care Tips

semi truck on road

If highway patrol sees the cracks or any windshield damage on a big rig, then a semi-truck might be asked to pull over for a roadside inspection. This can set off costly delays in the schedule. If you have a big rig, then you need to take care of the windshield as best you can.

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Windshield Chip Repair Problems You May Experience

chip on a windshield

After a windshield chip repair service, you may notice that your windshield looks bad, if not worse than it did before. In this article, we discuss the possible reasons why a windshield chip repair may fail. We also cover how to avoid this type of issue, to begin with.

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