Chapman Auto Glass Blog
What is ADAS Re-calibration and Why Does Your Car Need It
According to the National Transportation Safety Administration, between 94% to 96% of motor vehicle accidents occur due to human error, with the number one cause being distracted drivers. Technology is helping protect the human race to every extent, and ADAS...
How Winter Affects Your Windshield
Car owners often forget the windshield when preparing their rides for winter. However, cold weather can put a lot of stress on your windshield, making it essential to find effective ways of protecting it to maintain your visibility, safety, and the structural...
Can I get a windshield replacement if I don’t have insurance?
Simply put: yes, you can. There is absolutely nothing stopping you from replacing your windshield without insurance. But you have to take into account that you are going to have to put money down for it. So, now you know, you can replace your windshield even if you...
Reasons Why Windshield Repair Needs To Be Done ASAP
At first glance, a simple crack on your windshield may seem like a minor thing, because, what can that little chip cause, right? The truth is, though it looks minor, it could have a huge impact on your vehicle’s performance and your safety too. Below, we’ll discuss...
Windshield is a Misleading Name – More on Mobile Windshield Replacement Done Right – Part 4
This post is the fourth in a series on windshield history, technology, and mobile windshield replacement. If you haven’t read parts 1-3 yet, I recommend you do before continuing. How do we make sure our windshield can handle what we need it to? (continued) Given how...
Windshield is a Misleading Name – More on Mobile Windshield Replacement Done Right – Part 3
This post is the third in a series on windshield history, technology, and mobile windshield replacement. If you haven’t read parts 1 and 2 yet, I recommend you do before continuing. Modern windshields and windshield replacement (continued) Let’s take a look at some of...
Windshield is a Misleading Name – More on Mobile Windshield Replacement Done Right – Part 2
This post is the second in a series on windshield history, technology, and mobile windshield replacement. If you haven’t read part 1 yet, I recommend you do before continuing. The quest for a safer windshield (continued) Later, when Benedictus got out a beaker for his...
Windshield is a Misleading Name – More on Mobile Windshield Replacement Done Right – Part 1
Modern windshields do a lot more than block the wind Early cars, or “horseless carriages” as they were called at the time, didn’t have windshields. Since their top speed was so low, it wasn’t really necessary. However, when the twentieth century rolled around and...
Welcome to the Chapman Auto Glass Blog, Part 10
This post is the tenth in a series on the basics of auto glass, auto glass repair, and mobile windshield replacement. If you haven’t read parts 1-9 yet, I recommend you do before continuing. Ask about what certifications they hold and what standards they follow...
Welcome to the Chapman Auto Glass Blog, Part 9
This post is the ninth in a series on the basics of auto glass, auto glass repair, and mobile windshield replacement. If you haven’t read parts 1-8 yet, I recommend you do before continuing. What is the Safe Drive Away Time (SDAT) or Minimum Drive Away Time (MDAT)?...