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Every day it seems we are racing ever closer to a future filled with autonomous vehicles. One of the biggest selling points being used to garner support for self-driving cars is that they are believed to be safer than human drivers, and as a result, they could reduce the number of auto collisions! Can this really be true? 

California Fun Fact!

Self-Driving cars are coming to legislation ready or not! In California, the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles said Monday that it was eliminating a requirement for autonomous vehicles to have a person in the driver’s seat to take over in the event of an emergency. The new rule goes into effect on April 2, 2018 - Source 

A crack or chip in the windshield of your automobile may not be as bad as you first think. It may not be necessary to completely replace the entire windshield when it is chipped, cracked or otherwise damaged. In many cases, auto glass repair can have your windshield looking as good as new. The cost of repairing a damaged windshield is usually far less than a complete replacement. So, how do you know whether or not you need a replacement or just a repair?

Let’s take a look at some of the ways you can tell if auto glass repair is an option, or if you need to replace the windshield entirely.

1 – Evaluated the Size of the Damaged Area...

Automobiles have transformed over the years, especially concerning the safety features available. Many of the safety features we now see as standard where cutting edge technology just a few years ago! 

Traditional Safety Features

It goes without saying, but any car purchased should have some basic safety features. This should not be an issue when buying a new vehicle, but when buying a previously owned car here are a few standard safety features to make sure are in good working order:

Seatbelts Airbags Head Restraints Anti-Locking Brakes Traction Control

Newer Car Safety Features

Now let’s take a look at some of the newest safety features you may find when buying a new...

Getting into a collision is stressful and can be an overwhelming experience. However, with the introduction of online collision repair estimates, it makes the process a little less overwhelming. When your vehicle is damaged in an accident or collision, obtaining repair estimates is a crucial first step in the process of getting it back on the road. When you're getting a repair estimate, quality, cost and timing are three key factors to keep in mind.

Gerber Collision & Glass - Online Collision Repair Estimates

The following are some advantages of getting an estimate online at gerbercollision.com:

Have you ever wondered what that long number on the side of your front windshield is for? It is commonly referred to as your vehicle’s “VIN” or Vehicle Identification Number. Each vehicle has its own unique VIN number. The National Highway and Transit Safety Administration adopted the practice of putting the VIN on automobiles as of 1954.

The VIN is like the DNA of your vehicle, it is typically made up of individual numbers and letters and provides specific information about your vehicle. It includes information such as: what country the vehicle is made, the make and the model, and more.

Where is the VIN located on the Vehicle?

You can typically find your VIN...