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-The vehicle windshield is an essential component that provides structural integrity and protects the driver and passengers from debris and the elements. When faced with windshield issues, owners are often not sure whether repair or replacement is the best course of action. The team from Paso Robles’ Cal State Auto & Truck Glass has some tips to help resolve the repair or replacement question. Size and location of the damage: The size and location of the damage play a significant role in determining whether repair or replacement is necessary. Generally, chips smaller than a quarter and cracks shorter than three...

When faced with a damaged windshield one of the first things vehicle owners ask is “Who should I call?” The answer from Paso Robles’ Cal State Auto & Truck Glass is, “start locally” because the best service comes from a company that has local roots and investment in the community.  Whether it's a small chip, a significant crack, or a shattered windshield, choosing the right auto glass repair service is based on several factors. The benefits a vehicle owner gains by working with a local company include: Reputation and experience: A local service has an investment in the community and...

-Windshields can be cracked, chipped, shattered, or pitted and the severity of the damage determines whether a windshield can be repaired or needs to be replaced. Teresa O’Mara, owner of Cal State Auto & Truck Glass in Paso Robles, recently released a summary of the many ways windshields are damaged and the best solutions for the type of damage. What might seem like a simple crack in the windshield might be just that, or, it could be potentially serious. Driving when the damage interferes with a cracked front or back windshield is illegal in California if the damage impairs the...

-A full-service local auto glass service offers both in-shop and mobile repair and replacement for windshields and other vehicle windows with professionalism and for the customer’s convenience “A full-service company gives customers the options they need to get necessary repairs and replacements with minimum interruption to their day,” said Teresa O’Mara from Cal State Auto & Truck Glass. There are many reasons a full-service, local company excels in the service provided to its customers. The leading reasons include: Locally-owned companies are not subject to some of the policies and business practices that come with national franchises. Full-service and locally owned...

-A clean windshield is important for safe driving and for taking care of the windshield and works with the windshield wipers to keep a section of the windshield as clear as possible for the driving conditions but is not the 100% answer to safe visibility. The management from Cal State Auto & Truck Glass has prepared some tips to help choose a washing fluid and get the best performance from that choice. Windshield washer fluid can be thought of as a sort of detergent for breaking down dirt, dust, debris and bugs so the wipers can sweep it all away,...

-There’s more to getting a new windshield installed than simply paying the technician and driving off to work or to pick up the kids. “The new windshield needs some special care for a while,” said Teresa O’Mara from Cal State Auto & Truck Glass, the Paso Robles windshield repair company.” Whether the windshield replacement is paid for by insurance or out of pocket, it’s an expensive investment. Not following the technician’s instructions about caring for the new windshield for the first few days can result in damage that voids the warranty and additional expense that may not be covered by...

-Along with reducing visibility and creating a safe driving hazard, worn windshield wipers are an overlooked contributor to windshield damage. “A little time spent cleaning and inspecting windshield wipers goes a long way towards protecting your windshield,” said Teresa O’Mara of Cal State Auto and Truck Glass, who recently released a report about maintaining windshield wipers. As a general rule, replacing windshield wipers every 6 to 12 months is a good practice, but there are weather and driving conditions that mean wiper blades need to be replaced more often. Simply taking a few seconds during every gas station stop to...

-A significant portion of the technology for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) is found on the windshield. "This makes the maintenance, repair and replacement of smart windshields highly important," said Teresa O’Mara, the owner of the Paso Robles windshield repair company, Cal State Auto and Truck Glass. "Smart windshields" have been around for quite a while and with each new feature, the technology becomes more sophisticated and the integration between windshields and on-board technology becomes more complex. General Motors introduced automatic system that sensed water on the windshield and activated the wipers in 1996. Today, in 2020, ADAS operate using...

–The season of road-bugs and dust on vehicle windshields is about to give way to the season of frosty, icy, rain coated and fogged-up windows. The San Luis Obispo windshield repair experts at Cal State Auto & Truck Glass have some tips to help drivers keep their windshields in good condition in any weather. Along with keeping bugs, rain and wind out of the car (or truck), windshields are an important part of a vehicle’s structure. The windshield provides structural stability and strength and helps protect passengers in a collision. They protect against the sun’s rays, keep noise level down...

–If driving with a damaged windshield is illegal in California, why are there so many vehicles on the road with cracked and chipped windshields? “Those drivers are on borrowed time before getting a ticket or the windshield gets worse,” said Teresa O’Mara, the owner of a Paso Robles windshield repair service. Section 26710 of the California Vehicle Code states that it is unlawful to operate a motor vehicle when the windshield or rear window is in such defective condition as to impair the drivers vision to the front or rear. “Even though you can see around a crack or a...