It usually starts with a tiny sound. A stone hits the windshield, you notice a small chip, and everything seems fine. Then a few days later, there’s a line coming out of it. Once a windshield chip starts cracking, one of the first questions drivers ask is whether it can still be repaired or whether the entire windshield now needs to be replaced. Sometimes a repair is still possible. Other times, the damage has progressed too far. The sooner you have it inspected, the more opt

When your windshield needs to be replaced, one of the first decisions may be whether to have the work done at a shop or at your home or workplace. Mobile windshield replacement can be incredibly convenient. You don't have to arrange a ride, sit in a waiting room or change your schedule as much. But in-shop service also has important advantages, especially for certain vehicles, weather conditions and calibration procedures. So which option is better? The answer depends on your

Windshield replacement used to be a relatively straightforward job. Today, the windshield on many vehicles is also part of a much larger safety system. If your vehicle has a forward-facing camera mounted near the rearview mirror, that camera may be used by Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, commonly called ADAS. Depending on the vehicle, those systems can support lane departure warnings, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, traffic sign recognition and other

A little water inside your vehicle can be easy to ignore at first. Maybe you notice a damp spot on the dashboard after a heavy rain. Maybe the carpet feels slightly wet. Or perhaps your windshield keeps fogging up and you can't figure out why. In some cases, the problem may be a leaking windshield. A windshield is bonded to the vehicle with automotive urethane, creating a seal designed to keep water, wind and outside contaminants from entering the cabin. If that bond is damag

You get into your vehicle on a cool morning, start it up, and within seconds the inside of the windshield begins to fog over. It’s frustrating, it can make it difficult to see, and during fall and winter in the Okanagan it can feel like a daily occurrence. In most cases, windshield fogging is simply the result of temperature and humidity differences between the inside and outside of your vehicle. But persistent condensation can sometimes point to another problem, including ex

A cracked windshield needs to be replaced, so naturally one of the first questions most people ask is: “How long is this going to take?” The good news is that windshield replacement usually doesn’t mean giving up your vehicle for an entire day. For many vehicles, the replacement itself can be completed relatively quickly. However, there’s more happening during the appointment than simply removing one piece of glass and installing another. The type of vehicle, the windshield b

If your windshield needs to be replaced, you may be asked a question you’ve never really thought about before: Do you want OEM or aftermarket glass? For most drivers, a windshield is a windshield. As long as it fits, looks right and keeps the weather out, how different could one piece of glass really be? The answer is a little more complicated. There can be differences between OEM and aftermarket windshields, but aftermarket doesn't automatically mean lower quality, and OEM i

Understanding Your Options in BC If you’ve got a cracked windshield in British Columbia, one of the first questions that comes up is whether it’s worth going through insurance or just paying for it yourself and moving on. It’s a fair question, and the answer really comes down to a few simple factors: the size of the damage, the cost to fix it, and what your deductible looks like under your Insurance Corporation of British Columbia policy. Why Your Deductible Matters More Than

As winter fades and spring arrives across the Okanagan, many municipalities begin their annual street sweeping programs . While these sweepers help clean up the sand and gravel left behind from winter road maintenance, they can also create an unexpected hazard for your vehicle - rock chips and windshield damage . At MasterGlass AutoGlass , we typically see a spike in windshield chips and cracks every March and April, and street sweepers are often part of the reason why. Here’

Winter in the Okanagan Valley brings colder temperatures, icy roads, and the return of road sand and gravel. While these conditions help keep drivers safe on slippery streets, they can be tough on your windshield. Winter is the season when small chips turn into cracks the fastest, usually when freezing temperatures and defrosters work against each other. Taking care of minor damage early can help protect your visibility and prevent unnecessary replacements. Here are a few win

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