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How to Get the Most out of Your Car Battery This Winter
The winter can be harsh on most car parts, especially the battery. The fact is, that your car battery loses 33% of its juice when the temperature plunges below freezing, and 50% of its power when temperature falls below zero. Car batteries are a lot like humans, where...
How to Monitor & Maintain Proper Air Pressure in Car Tires
Tire pressure is basically the level of air in your tires, and is measured in pounds per square inch. A pressure gauge is the instrument used to check tire pressure, which should be done monthly or more frequently. Maintaining the right level of tire pressure is...
Most Common Causes of Broken Windshields
Here at Ace Glass we know that windshields are one of the most exposed parts of a vehicle, are fragile and hence are more prone to damage. But fact is that most damage caused to windshields is not from road related accidents, so it is good to take note of a few...
What Causes Glass to Fog?
Fog or condensation is caused when moist air comes in contact with cooler dry air similar to when your shower glass and bathroom mirror will steam up after a hot shower. This type of “sweating” can occur can occur on both the inside and outside of your glass due to...
Can You Get Cars Without a Windshield?
When you think of cars without a windshield, the type of vehicles that come to mind are the ones listed on Craigslist, and not vehicles you'd expect to pay truckloads of cash for. But if you want a car without a windshield, be prepared to fork out ridiculous sums of...
How to Replace a Power Window Motor
Power windows go up and down with a flick of a switch, but cause a major inconvenience when they stop working. Good news is that fixing power windows doesn’t have to be an expensive procedure, and can be done with a few tools and by just about anyone or a professional...
The Humble Beginnings of the Sunroof
The sunroof first came into being back in 1937 by the Nash Motor Company as an optional extra of their top end car models. It wasn't until much later that they became more mainstream in cars. It also went by the name of the 'moonroof'. This term wa s coined by Ford...
Where Did Glass First Come Into Production?
Now we all know how much glass is used in this day and age, from smartphones to windows - we take its existence for granted. Here at Ace Glass we make our living out of custom glass for businesses and homes, as well as auto glass, for example repairing car...
How to Make Your Storefront Stand out From The Crowd
It can be difficult to make your business stand out from the crowd these days, with competition from online businesses squeezing the physical shop out more and more, what can you do to make your store stand out from the competition? No one likes a drab looking...
How To Repair Broken Stained Glass
Many lamps and glassware items arew made of stained glass, it can frustrating and both daunting if you damage it and you have a gaping hole in your stained glass lamp. So what are your option if your stained glass mirror or lamp is cracked or damaged? It isn't quite...