Using Laminated Glass in Auto Windows

Many automakers are changing the type of glass used in side and rear windows. Tempered glass has been the standard on the side windows of cars for several decades, but many automakers are switching to laminated glass. 

Laminated glass, long the standard on front windshields, can now be found on the side windows of many automobiles. Laminated glass differs from tempered glass, which is designed to break in smaller, safer chunks. 

Using laminated glass in auto windows keeps the car quieter in the cabin and can be more fuel-efficient. It can keep would-be thieves out because penetrating it can be nearly impossible. For that same reason, it also can reduce injury to passengers from flying pieces of glass in accidents.

To figure out what kind of glass is in the side window of your car, you can look in the bottom corner for of the glass for a label that says "tempered" or "laminated." 

Whatever your automobile’s glass type, Call Pride Auto Glass at 623-594-4388 for superior auto glass replacement service in the metro Phoenix West Valley!

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Windshield Protection Films - Someting New?

 

A company called Neverfrost wants to end windshield frosting and help drivers save fuel by keeping their car’s interior cooler with a newly developed window film for your windshield. They also want to increase your windshield’s ability to handle the stray rocks that may come its way.

Business and Community Social Awareness

Businesses support development in societies where we work and live. Societies and communities where businesses operate should benefit from their business partner’s presence.

Arizona Laws That Cover Windshields

Did you know you could get a ticket for driving with a cracked or broken windshield? Arizona has a series of state laws that cover the requirements for windshields on motor vehicles.

The Arizona Driver’s License Manual states that "Vehicles must have a windshield" and that the windshield must not have cracks.

Buying Local Builds Community

We often choose to do business with companies that we perceive to offer the best value for our time and money. However, the mega-corporation's unrelenting emphasis on cheapness above all other values leads many people to overlook the values independent local businesses provide in our communities.

When to Replace Your Damaged Windshield

We see it fairly often in our commutes, vehicles with cracked or even broken windshields out on the road. Often times auto owners take for granted the windshield's contribution to a vehicle's structural integrity.

Anatomy of a Rock Chip Repair

It's a common occurrence for a rock to get bounced up onto your windshield from other vehicles and cause damage afterward. Fortunately, having a chip filled is quick and cost-effective. Most insurance companies will cover the cost of the repair, and most chips can be filled in less than thirty minutes.