Advertisements are popping up everywhere these days. While seeing some advertisements on cars is not extremely new, there is a new place that you may begin seeing these advertisements that is new: windshields. Windshield technology has increased exponentially in recent years and now that they have figured out things like head-up technology from inside a
Pennsylvania winters can be brutal and beautiful, often both at the same time. PA winter weather conditions can be rough on your car, truck or SUV. High performance, safety, and efficiency are perhaps more important (and may be harder to achieve) when temperatures dip and snow falls. At Anthony Volk auto glass, we’ve been repairing
Winter is upon us. It’ll be here before we know it. The Farmer’s Almanac is foreseeing another doozy of a winter for all of us in West Chester, Pennsylvania. More cold weather and lots of precipitation. The cold, wintry weather – as you know – poses lots of risks on the road. We have to
You’ve likely been there. You jump into your vehicle and after you’ve been driving for a few minutes, your windows beginning fogging up. Why does this happen and what can you do about it? Why Do Windshields Fog? There are a variety of reasons why your windshield would fog including: Humidity Humidity causes a buildup
The modern windshield on automobiles is a product of several improvements over the original plate glass that was first used to protect drivers and make driving more comfortable. Unlike a standard glass window, the windshield on a car or truck will crack into thousands of tiny pieces upon impact – most of them held in
Most of us may not realize how important a windshield is until something goes wrong with the one we have. Were it not for the windshield, drivers would be repeatedly assaulted by insects, flying debris, strong wind and, most dangerous of all, rocks of all sizes. It’s rocks (and similarly hard/relatively heavy objects) that create
It’s almost impossible to ignore windshield wipers when they squeak. Many people liken that awful, repetitive noise to the disturbing sound of fingernails scratching on a chalkboard. If you hear squeaking, you are probably going to find it distracting while you are driving. You won’t be able to relax to music or focus on the
Having to get your vehicle’s windshield replaced can be a bit of a hassle, but for safety’s sake, it’s not something you should put off if you have broken or cracked windshield glass. If you’ve recently had your windshield replaced, of course you want to know that the job was done correctly. Unfortunately, poor technique
When it comes to making automotive repairs and upgrades, professional expertise is indispensable. Cars, trucks, and SUVs are among the most dangerous items ordinary people come into contact with, so if they are not serviced correctly, they create an enormous risk to their drivers and all others on the road. While few people would try
At Anthony Volk Glass, we traditionally focus on FIXING broken windshields and auto glass–but this month, we’re straying from that for a very good reason. In this blog post, we’d like to address a very important topic that resurfaces each year: deadly locked car emergencies. Every summer, local news channels are flooded with tragic stories
