What To Look For In A Windshield Service Specialist
By Budda Oliver

With 5.1% of windshields being damaged and requiring replacement each year in the United States, it is important to know what to look for in an auto glass service technician. The first thing that must be stated about choosing a qualified technician may be somewhat clich. However, it is important to remember that you do get what you pay for, and windshield replacement is highly germane to this point.

Ask Questions
When selecting an auto glass service provider, start by simply asking questions. Find out if the technician is NGA (National Glass Association) certified to be professionally competent in his line of work. Ask if the technician uses the auto manufacturer recommended products. Also find out if the technician has agreed to meet the Auto Glass Replacement Safety Standard (AGRSS). Above all, be sure the technician intends to provide you with sufficient information regarding all things pertinent. The technician should provide you with some dos and don ts, such as how much time should be allowed for the bond to cure before the vehicle is safe to drive.

Any quality auto glass service provider shouldn t hesitate to thoroughly answer any questions you may have about the process or their work in particular. Good communication is a sign of a responsible and knowledgeable technician.

Repair and Replacement
A good auto glass service specialist should also be able to clearly make known whether the windshield needs to be replaced or repaired. In general, a windshield should only be repaired if the damage is not too extensive or if distortion will not result from the repair.

Most importantly, if the windshield s inner layer of polyvinyl butyrate has been affected in any way, the windshield should be completely replaced. This adhesive layer is the most important aspect of any vehicle s windshield, and is what keeps the windshield from shattering into many pieces when impacted.

Installation
There are a few things you can look at to help ensure a quality installation. During the installation, make sure that you service technician is using protective gloves while handling the windshield at all times. This prevents oils and dirt from contaminating the bonded surfaces of the windshield. Similarly, the technician should thoroughly clean and prime the windshield and the application area before installation.

Although it may sound a bit excessive, make sure the windshield is perfectly centered on the vehicle. A misplaced windshield will not provide a structurally sound passenger compartment in the event of a collision or rollover. Also inspect the weather stripping to ensure it fits tightly against the vehicle s body with no bumps, waves, or gaps. If the replacement windshield on your vehicle is not completely bonded to the vehicle, the windshield may become detached in the event of an accident, leading to even greater chance of serious injury or death.

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Methods for Finding a Classic Car
By Liam Gerken

Local Garages

As is the case with buying a modern car, popping down to your local car garage &amp dealerships can often be the first point of call.

If it turns out that any local dealer forecourts have models from the 70s or 80s in from time to time then it may be a good idea to let them know your interested an leave your number with them.

Although it may be a bit of a long shot, this could be a good way of being the first to know if something “Fresh to the Market” turns up in your area.

Similar to this route, local MOT garages may also be worth a look. Any antiques passing through may end up not being MOT worthy and are likely to not be of any interest to the current owners, to a collector though they could be a wise investment.

Again a long shot, but the garage owner may be able to put you in contact with the owners of such cars.

Events &amp Auctions

As well as being an excellent source for picking up tips and any news on new cars coming to the market, a lot of classic car events also now have a “car mart” section.

This gives owners the opportunity to show off their work an offer them up for sale. The kind of cars on offer will depend heavily on the kind of event, area and weather.

Auctions can be great if you re looking for a particularly or unusual car, or one in excellent condition. Time should be taken to research any potential buys along with the auction rules before biding though.

It s also worth noting that such auctions usually move along very quickly so it s best to go and “sit in” on a few beforehand.

The Internet

The internet has streamlined the way in which enthusiasts can buy &amp sell classic cars.

Sellers are able to easily set up pages on auctions sites like eBay, which are viewable to the world in minutes.

Also, there are numerous sites on the net aimed specifically at classic car enthusiasts, notably http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/.

Car and Classic brings together countless adverts for models ranging from before the 1920s to cars being released today.

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At a glance visitors are able to post free adverts (which include 6 photo s), find out about up coming events, view current car auctions and post requests within the “wanted” section. There are also extensive links to insurance and car clubs websites.

One of the most useful features of car and classic though, is its powerful search tool, which allows users to find specific cars based on a range of options (make, category, region etc).

This, along with all of the other features on offer, makes Car and Classic a one stop shop for current and classic car enthusiasts alike.

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