At Michigan State University, scientists have had a breakthrough in solar panel technology. It uses a special panel which is applied to the glass to then generate solar power from the sun. The good thing about this though is that it is totally transparent. So no more...

Now if you are like us here at Ace Glass, then your truck is no doubt your pride and joy. Nothing better than on a hot sunny day and the big wheels sparkling in the sun. Your alloy wheels are very lightweight compared to conventional steel wheels. The downside to...

SUV's or 'sports utility vehicles' which is their correct name tend to divide opinion upon motorists. Due to their fuel economy and size they are not universally loved by everyone. However one thing that is certain is that SUV's operate efficiently and get a higher...

Just like your conventional vehicle, semi-trucks and heavy equipment glass suffers damage. This is not something your local mechanic can fix, they require specialist repair by professionals. These vehicles are used 24/7 as a work-horse so it imperative that these...

With winter on its way you will want to ensure that your doors are rain-proofed or you may even want to think about storm doors if you live in a part of the States that is notorious for bad rain and snow come winter time. Here at Ace Glass in Richmond, Virginia, we do...

If you have ever been driving home from work with water dripping on your shoulder from your, then it is pretty obvious that where your water leak is coming from (if you have a sunroof that is!). Unfortunately though it often isn’t as simple as this, the more common...

The glass used in your car is tempered glass, except however your car windshield which is produced with, laminated glass. The reason tempered glass is used rather than more conventional glass is because of its strength. Unlike conventional glass such as a wine glass –...

Okay so we are not even in Winter yet, it is still September and here at Ace Glass we like to be prepared! However before you know it the cold weather will be upon us and will we be freezing in our wooly jumpers and thanksgiving will be here. That may sound...

By using preventative measures, you will ensure you have trouble free driving, so lets look at the top five ways to ensure your car doesn’t cost you an arm and a leg for years to come: Regular oil changes. Depending on the manufacturer of your car they will advise you...

Here at Ace Glass we did a post about opinions on cheap gas versus expensive gas. Well how about ways to actually improve your fuel economy? Just by the way you drive – it can have a huge effect on how often you are standing at the pump filling up your tank. So let’s...