Best Choice for Windshield Repairs - Glass Insurance

Rock chip only 2 hours old - Look at the detail in the fine cracks

Without comprehensive glass insurance coverage, a cracked windshield can be a costly repair (Ron Tibert – Scotiaauto.com)

Potholes are starting to form, roads are getting bumpy and the temperature fluctuates many times in the day, all contributing to windshields snapping at a weak point like a stone chip.

Spring time brings out the bits of gravel and road pieces, you see scattered on our highways, so traveling too close to the vehicle in front of you is not a good idea. Prevention and being proactive is a great start to being one of those people who never had a windshield replaced in their life.

So what should you do in the case that you get a rock chip?

1. Pull over in a safe place if you can and use our rock chip cover stickers or clear tape to cover the chip to keep it clean. Obviously, do not do this step if the chip is in the critical viewing area. 
2. Lets save your windshield and give our shop a call or send a quote through our website - If you have comprehensive insurance coverage, you maybe covered under your plan and the cost is usually free with no deductible. We have insurance partnerships and computer systems in place to verify coverage and billing for you.

Sometimes the crack can spread seconds after the impact while driving. Quite interesting to see but can be scary and has the driver wondering if the windshield will blow out on them.

If the windshield is cracked you most likely will need to replace it. Depending on your insurance coverage, you may be eligible for free replacements, which means absolutely no out of pocket expense to you. Your insurance claim will cover the majority of the cost and we’ll cover the rest. Eligibility is based on your specific auto insurance company.

So what legal action can you do to get your money back?

Experience in the past has suggested that you may just be wasting your time chasing down the vehicle and actually trying to get any settlement. If the rock or object came from an unsecured load you have a better chance of getting help replacing the glass.

So let’s not travel too close to the vehicle ahead of you and we will welcome the warmer days of spring.

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A better windshield for you!

A better windshield for you!
“See Clearly, Drive Safer”…

Halifax & Bridgewater Nova Scotia- February 8, 2010

“Using technology innovated for the aviation industry, Aquapel Glass Treatment forms a chemical bond with the glass which increases water repellency, causing water to bead and easily shed off the glass. These fluorinated compounds apply in just minutes to a clean, dry windshield or any exterior glass surface, and lasts up to 6 times longer than silicone-based products.” - www.aquapel.com (02/17/2010)

Ever avoid driving at night? Do you like intermittent wipers because of the constant wiper chatter distraction while driving? Would you rather not scrape your windshield in the morning? And does your windshield not seem to be as clear as it used to be?

Technology advancement of glass has come along way from fire and sand. Some of the top projects today are the development of glass that reduces fuel consumption and increasing the non-reflective efficiency of solar cells. A PPG sales representative some years ago came to me with a new product call Aquapel. What is it you ask? Basically he told me that it is a revolutionary glass treatment developed for the aerospace industry that repels rain, dirt, and grime. It even reduces the blinding glare of oncoming lights so you can see clearly at night. The salesman also said that Aquapel is designed to form a chemical bond with glass that creates a water resistant barrier and that can last up to 6 months.

So, rain beads on the windshield and rolls off to maintain better visibility and safer driving conditions, we all can use that. The difference was and still is amazing! According to the Aquapel website it also makes it easier to clear ice, snow, and dirt from the windshield because the glass is completely sealed. This is a good thing this time of year in Lunenburg County Nova Scotia as well as any place.

Where can you get some? Most car dealers and glass companies (such as Scotia Auto Glass) offer the service which retails for about $29.95 before you need to comeback for another treatment 6 months later. Finally, you should ask your installer to check your wiper blades as well, since some models wear out between six months and a year.

If you have to drive, you might as well get the most from your windshield.

For more information on getting Aquapel or Aquapel for your service center see our website at www.scotiaauto.com or call Ron Tibert at Scotia Auto Glass @ 902-523-1180

Contact:
Ron Tibert, Sales and Marketing
Scotia Auto Glass
902-523-1180 / 902-456-5201
www.scotiaauto.com
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