The purpose of our blog is to educate people about auto glass services, tinting services, company and community updates, as well as how to receive the best service when it comes to auto glass and tinting. We believe that it is important that members of our community are educated to make informed decisions about auto glass repair, as it plays a huge role in the overall safety of your vehicle.
Learn More If you are a local business owner, and you happen to reside in an area that has increased crime rate, you might find yourself asking questions like: “How likely is my business fall victim to a burglary attempt?” “What security systems do I have in place to prevent such an attempt?” “How much…
Oh no! Your vehicle has broken glass and you must find someone to fix it. But where do you start? Let’s say that you did a google search and found four companies that you were considering. How do you choose which shop to go to? Well, it all depends on the type of consumer you…
As we continue to move towards a more digital age, we are faced with more and more potential risks that continue to arise with the development of technology.
Replacing a vehicle’s windshield correctly is crucial when it comes to ensuring the safety of the driver and occupants of the vehicle. Because a vehicle’s structural integrity depends on the windshield, it is of the utmost importance to not cut corners and do the work right.
If you are reading this, then you are likely looking for a new and promising career opportunity. There is a growing need for auto glass technicians and with new technologies emerging in the auto glass industry, the skill set required for this position continues to grow.
If you are reading this, then you might be asking yourself this question “Is tinting my windows right for me? What are the benefits?”
Most people don’t consider how large of an impact that weather can have on their windshield. The reality is that either too hot or cold temperature can cause the glass to expand and retract, which can cause cracking to occur in your windshield.
Although it is required for all drivers to have some type of auto insurance on their vehicle, many states only require people to have the minimum coverage. In California you can get minimum liability insurance that will cover incidences where you are at fault.
As a professional glass company, we do want to let our customers know that when it comes to a chip repair, if you want the best results, it is best to take it to the experts. However, we understand that for some people, the low price point of a DIY chip repair kit can be appealing.
Apex Auto Glass and Tinting does way more than just windshield replacement. Additionally, we offer a full glass replacement service (including sunroof), automotive window tinting, residential and commercial window tinting.
When it comes time to replace your windshield, in most cases you will have the choice of either OEM or aftermarket glass. OEM stands for original equipment manufacturers, and it is an identical windshield to the one that came with your vehicle.
In another blog we talked about the differences between the two types of automotive class, laminated and tempered. But here at Apex Auto Glass and Tinting we service customers that need another type of glass installation.
Depending on your business and industry, it might be a good option for you to get window tinting for your business. Unless your business is operated out of something like a warehouse, then your brick-and-mortar business could likely benefit from window tint.
ADAS stands for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and the 1st thing you need to know about it is that it provides new vehicles with all the latest technologies that help to assist drivers while on the road. Cars that use these systems have a camera in their windshield that needs to be calibrated after each windshield replacement.
If you have ever had something hit your windshield, then you probably noticed that instead of it breaking into a million pieces, it just cracks, and all the glass stays in place. Whereas if you break one of your side doors’ windows, the glass will shatter and leave a huge mess.
If you live in an area that is prone to a high amount of direct sunlight and is capable of uncomfortably high temperatures, then it might be time to consider getting your home windows tinted. Many people try to “beat” the heat by blocking their windows with cardboard or blinds, but this is not a very effective way to keep heat out and of course blocks our view.
Imagine you are driving down the highway and out of nowhere a rock flies up and chips your windshield. Now naturally some of us go by the rule “if it isn’t broke, then don’t fix it.”
