“PGW Auto Glass notified its branch customers about its 10 percent increase to its products as a result of the tariff. The company’s increase became effective Oct. 1. ‘Due to these actions by the United States Trade Representatives (USTR), and like many U.S. industries today, PGW Auto Glass is forced to pass through this additional cost,’ read an excerpt from the company letter to its branch customers.” Read the full story here. This 10 percent tariff could increase to 25 percent in 2019 if the trade war between the U.S. and China doesn’t subside. It can be difficult for businesses that depend on foreign goods to absorb these types of costs. While no company wants to pass any increases such as these to their customers, sometimes there is no other choice. Our goal at Advantage Auto Glass is to offer the best service at competitive prices. Our family-owned business understands the hardships that can occur from time to time. That’s why your satisfaction is our priority. Just check out our guarantee at the bottom of this website! Give us a call at 612-343-8984 if you have any questions about our services. REPLACEMYWINDSHIELD.COM replacemywindshield.com

New patent changes the way a windshield breaks to aid in escaping vehicles Sep 27, 2018 | Blog “‘While laminated glass provides a number of significant safety benefits, it should be appreciated that it can make it very difficult to escape from the interior of a motor vehicle when the doors of the vehicle have been rendered inoperable. …[our] laminated windshield incorporates a break line engineered to break outward toward the outer glass layer thereby allowing one to actually break the laminated windshield in order to provide an emergency escape route from the motor vehicle,” according to an excerpt from the patent.'” Get the full story here. Getting into an accident can be a frightening and disorienting experience. There are times when victims in an accident need to exit their vehicle quickly. When doors become inoperable, finding a method of escape can be a daunting task. This new patent, that is designed to have windshields break outward when damaged should be closely watched! Is your windshield in need of repair or replacement? Our qualified technicians can help. Call 612-343-8984 or visit our website for assistance. REPLACEMYWINDSHIELD.COM New patent changes the way a windshield breaks to aid in escaping vehicles

Laminated glass offers superior protection than tempered for exploding sunroofs Aug 13, 2018 | Blog “Laminated glass—two panes fused by a sheet of plastic—is designed to hold its form even when shattered, and can reduce the risk of ejections. Tempered glass, the kind used in side and rear windows, is safer than regular windowpane glass because it’s designed to break into small pieces, not shards. But when it fails, it can explode suddenly, causing thousands of pieces of glass to rain down at once. Three automakers—Ferrari, Tesla, and Volvo—told the senators that all their cars with panoramic sunroofs have laminated glass.” Read the article here. Although rare, exploding sunroofs can not only cause damage from shards of glass but also pose a risk of driver error. Imagine driving on the interstate and all of a sudden the sunroof shatters. It would be an alarming experience which would certainly take your focus off of the road. Fortunately some auto makers have transitioned over to laminated glass that keeps the sunroof intact. If you sunroof has exploded you should contact your insurance company and file a claim. For all other auto glass needs call the pros of Advantage Auto Glass at 612-343-8984 or visit our website further details. REPLACEMYWINDSHIELD.COM replacemywindshield.com

“We turned to Nik Frye at Auto Glass Fitters for insight into aftermarket windshields. Frye said Subaru Outbacks have a heating grid attached to the underside of the bottom of the windshield. When activated, this grid heats the wiper park area of the windshield in order to melt ice and snow off the wipers when they are at rest. His sources agree that it is most likely the heating grid causing the interference. Try mounting the GPS directly to the glass, but higher up. And, if your windshield heater has an on-off switch, be sure to switch it off.” Read which vehicle had this problem here. Aftermarket windshields may have some unexpected ‘features’ that you’re unaware of. Always try to get as much information as possible if you decide to purchase one over an OEM. If you do need your windshield replaced, give us a call at 612-343-8984 or visit our website for more information. REPLACEMYWINDSHIELD.COM After market windshield may cause GPS issues - Advantage Auto Glass

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Advanced Driver Assistance Systems is the future of windshields Aug 7, 2018 | Blog “The days of windscreens just offering some protection to the occupants of the vehicle and some structural strength to the vehicle are long gone. Windscreens have morphed into a sophisticated piece of technology that creates a platform where important information is shared with the driver of a car. More and more vehicles have one or more Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. These systems are developed to automate/adapt/enhance vehicle systems for safety and better driving. Safety features are designed to avoid collisions and accidents by offering technologies that alert the driver to the potential problems or to avoid collisions by implementing safeguards and taking over control of the vehicle. Adaptive features may automate lighting, provide adaptive cruise control, automate breaking, incorporate GPS/traffic warnings, connect to smartphones, automatic parking, and alert the driver to other cars or dangers, keep the driver in the correct lane or show what are in blinds spots.” Get the full story here. It sounds like something out of a science fiction movie. Love it or hate it technology is here to stay. Self-driving cars will soon be a reality. However, all this technology shouldn’t be a replacement for safety. It’s important that windshields and other parts are installed properly. If you’re windshield has been cracked or chip, Advantage Auto Glass can repair or replace it depending on the severity. Visit our website or call 612-343-8984 for more information.