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Early Ford Broncos featured a vent window and a main window on both the driver's and passenger's side of the truck. Unlike the main window, which contacts weather stripping on the body of the...
Power windows are a convenience feature for lots of vehicles on the road today, and when they go out, it can be pretty inconvenient. Time was, replacing a window regulator was a real pain, but on...
When the Chevrolet Tahoe was first introduced in the mid-1990s, it became a popular alternative to the longer Suburban because of its smaller turning radius and shorter length. That also makes...
Sometimes, accidents will happen. Having a broken window on your Jeep Cherokee is usually an unexpected and unwelcome surprise. Broken windows are the No. 1 claim for most insurance companies,...
Trucks come with lots of different options, including solid back glass and sliding rear windows, also known as a slider. While a solid back window offers added security, a slider will allow wind...
While they make not seem like much, little gaps and cracks around your bathroom windows can not only let in the elements, but also reduce your heating and cooling efficiency, making it more...
As vehicles age, parts get older and start to break down. The rubber seals around the window and in the door jams are typically the first to go, as they get brittle with age and deteriorate...
Years ago, cars used to come with vent windows in the corner of the front doors. They were used for extra venting or to drop your cigarette ashes out of. If you have one of these cars and the...
Rust on glass is a common occurrence for vehicles that use metal trim that touches the glass surface. If the metal trim begins to rust, then that rust can leave deposits on the glass. The use of...
If your old window tint is bubbling up, falling off, or even if you just want a change, you know you need to take it off. Although removing the colored plastic film, getting the gummy residue off,...
There are generally two flavors of car door windows, the first being manual and the second being electric. No matter what the issue, door windows tend to have few parts and are relatively easy to...
Windshields can occasionally be repaired instead of replaced, depending on what the damage is. Repair shops use a special resin that will fill up a chip or crack and make the windshield look like...
The rubber molding that surrounds a windshield protects the glass edge and helps prevent dirt and debris from working their way into the urethane sealant once the windshield is installed. To...
Scratched glass in an automobile is not only unattractive, it is dangerous. It reflects light in a way that hinders visibility for the driver. While most people believe they must replace auto...
The Miata is a small, lightweight roadster produced by Mazda. It is a rear-drive car popular in autocrossing and road racing due to its near 50/50 weight distribution characteristics. The standard...
This article will provide step-by-step instructions on how to repair a power window that has become disengaged from the power window lift assembly.
There are several reasons to remove old tint on car windows. You may have just bought a used car and wish not to drive around looking like an undercover cop, or your window tint may have faded...
Driving down the road and listening to the wind whistle and roar through your car is fine in a classic convertible with the top down. It's not so hot if it is a persistent air leak in your...
Window tint has evolved, and replacing old tint adhesive is a common automotive repair. Old-style tint adhesive that used to turn purple and bubble off the glass has been replaced with...
How to remove a windshield and install the new one with no experience needed and very little tools and resources so easy my daughter can do it and she's only five.
If you have a scratched mirror, or even glass, did you know that you can buff it out yourself for a fraction of the cost of having it professionally repaired or replaced? You probably already...
Windshields, and sometimes even car windows, inevitably get small chips and cracks in them. Rocks and pebbles get kicked up from the ground by other passing cars, or a stray rock flies out of a...
I opened the moon roof to enjoy the fresh spring breeze only to find that my moon roof would not close. The springs that press the window into its closed position seemed to have failed. There is a...
Repairing a windshield chip can be free with just one phone call. In San Diego call Chips Windshield Repair at 760-519-6000 and support a small local business.
Did you know that in some cases your windshield provides up to 65% of the support needed to prevent collapse of the roof in a roll over accident? Your safety depends on finding a dedicated,...
If you need to remove a door panel for replacement, gain access to lube the window track, replace a power window motor, lube or repair lock & latch linkage, replace a blown stereo speaker, or...
There are many reasons a driver's side power window panel might need to be removed. Any time the power windows go out, it is necessary to remove the panel to figure out what the problem is. Car...
You can help prevent car theft just by following a few of these simple tips.
Debris on the road often causes scratches or chips on a car’s windshield. A person’s first inclination when this happens is to have the windshield replaced. This means that you would...
It’s best to immediately repair a windshield scratch. Some people ignore a small scratch in their windshield. Unfortunately, the scratch won’t go away, and this seemingly small...
Your windshield is made of multiple layers of tempered glass. If a rock or piece of debris hits the windshield, it can crack the outer layer of glass without going all the way through. With the...
Ok, so a lot of people are wondering the exact steps involved in painting with spray paint. In my 3 -10" sub enclosure video, I actually show you how to spray paint a box to get professional...
So you’ve just purchased a fly new whip (car) from the dealership but you don’t like the look of those price stickers on the windshield? Well now there’s a simple and easy way to get those...
It happens frequently; a stone kicks up on the highway and damages the windshield. Sometimes it makes a small chip, while other times it can leave a long crack. No matter which type of damage your...
If your windshield leaks and you are tired of ending up with water on your lap every time it rains, you can fix it yourself and make it look good, too. NOTE: The technique listed is specific to...
Rear window doesn't defrost like it should, I will show you how to easily diagnose it and repair it.