We see it all the time, and many of us have done it. Broken auto glass covered with an elaborate display of plastic sheeting and duck tape. Although an attempt for a temporary fix is completely understandable, it has some downsides other than just the way it looks.

 

 

Plastic won’t stop flying objects
Shards of glass, rocks and metal objects can easily tear through plastic, injuring you or your passengers.

It won’t keep the weather out
You’ll waste gas trying to keep the weather out. AC’s and heaters can’t do their job efficiently — and then there’s the wind and rain.

You become an easy target for thieves
Your car looks vulnerable to thieves, and it doesn’t take much. Gone in 60 seconds — both your car and the valuables you kept inside.

You’ll delay fixing your glass properly
You’ll get accustomed to your handy work and delay the inevitable.

 

Play it safe. Call HALCO Glass in Vancouver at 604-239-8648 and we’ll explain all your options — and we’ll work directly with your insurance company, so you won’t have to.

 

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Most accidents are preventable, and making safe driving as part of your New Year’s resolution list is always a good thing. Based on current statistics, below are the most common causes of road accidents:

 

 

• Speeding
• Distracted driving
• Drowsy driving
• Drug and alcohol-impaired driving
• Failure to yield the right-of-way
• Driving on wet pavement

No matter what you do, traffic accidents still happen, but it’s reassuring to know that HALCO Glass, along with its parent company, B&D Autobody — have the advanced services, innovative equipment, and highly trained technicians to restore your vehicle like new again — promptly and reliably.

 

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The staff and management of Halco Glass wish all their customers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

 

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What you should know

Repairing a windshield in winter is not the same as repairing one in summer. Summer heat speeds up the curing process significantly, and most auto glass repairs can be fast and fairly routine when performed by a knowledgable crew.

 

Mobile glass repair

All mobile glass repair technicians know that repairing a windshield in cold weather requires additional precautions and care — and time!
 
Auto glass must be heated to a certain temperature for the resin to cure properly and ensure tight seals. Passenger safety, as well as comfort,  is always foremost on the minds of any responsible mobile auto glass repair specialist. Improperly sealed auto glass is not only dangerous, but poor workmanship can allow moisture and annoying whistling noises to enter the cabin of a vehicle.
 
Small chips or cracks in your windshield during the summer months are guaranteed to get bigger as the cold weather approaches. Smart motorists will tend to them as early as possible — they’ll save money, and have more peace of mind during winter driving conditions.

 

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See, and be seen

Fall weather brings shorter daylight hours and unpredictable driving conditions. This time of the year is especially critical for motorists to see, and be seen.

 
 
Clear off your windshield

Keep your windshield clean without using products that accentuate the sun’s glare. Replace your old wiper blades with fresh ones to eliminate streaking, and always scrape off any frost in the morning before hitting the road.
 
Use your headlights

Make sure that your headlights work, and then turn them on whenever it’s foggy, raining, or while driving between dusk and dawn. And, when driving in fog, only use low beam settings so you won’t blind oncoming drivers, or yourself.

 

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It’s back to school!
 
Back to school means kids are excited and can be easily distracted. For drivers, this can create dangerous situations on the roads. Make sure your windshield is in optimal condition and be vigilant and alert behind the wheel. You never know when a small child might step out from between parked cars or off a sidewalk.
Obey the Crossing Guard
 
A crossing guard is there to keep children safe. If you come up to a set of lights, and the light turns green, but the crossing guard still says stop, follow his/her direction and not the traffic light. There might be a child still crossing the street that you can’t see.

 

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Not just any auto glass!

Many new vehicle models come equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) – a series of safety systems that allows your vehicle to automate and enhance safety functions. Your vehicle’s ADAS can alert you to potential problems on the road and help you avoid accidents.
 
Features include collision avoidance assistance to alert you when you’re too close to another vehicle, automatic braking to help you avoid collisions and adaptive cruise control to react to the speed of the vehicles around you. Since ADAS sensors are often placed in your vehicle’s windshield, repairing the damage helps preserve these systems.

HALCO auto glass repair specialists are up-to-speed when it comes to your vehicles ADAS systems. Call HALCO today and talk to one of our glass repair specialists.

 

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You have questions — we have answers!
 
When your vehicle needs a windshield replacement or car window repairs, you may have questions about our auto glass services. Just ask us! We’ll have answers.
 
At HALCO Glass, we’re committed to trust, honesty, integrity, and transparency in everything we do. When you bring your vehicle in for an auto glass replacement or repairs, we want you to feel comfortable, confident, and educated about the auto glass services you’ll receive with us.
 
If you have questions about our company, our auto glass technicians, or our services, — feel free to reach out to HALCO Glass at 604-239-8648 to get all the answers you need.

 

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HALCO Glass is proud to announce that its parent company – B&D Autobody and Glass Ltd – has been given the KIA Certified Collision Care Provider status, — a prestigious certification offered only to those with proven qualified collision repair facilities.

 

What does the certification mean to you?

Certification proves to insurers and to customers alike, that we have what it takes to repair your broken auto glass to exact KIA factory specifications.

 

Being CERTIFIED proves that our collision repair facilities have all the proper tools, equipment, as well as the training, — all essential to your vehicle’s fit, finish, durability, functionality, value, and safety — and that we can repair your broken KIA auto glass quickly — and professionally!

 

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In many cases, you can simply drive to our location at 1408 Clark Drive in Vancouver. However, we do offer a mobile service if it’s not safe for you to operate your vehicle following damage to your automotive glass.

 
 

Visiting the shop is OK when there is a:

• Small rock chip to the windshield
• Minor crack in a side view mirror
• Crack in the rear window or side door window

However, mobile auto glass service is best for a:

• Shattered windshield
• Fully broken side door window or rear window
• Smashed side view mirror

Driving with any of these types of damage greatly increase the risk of a collision. You may even get a traffic citation for driving in such unsafe conditions. It’s smarter to pull over and call HALCO at 604-239-8648 and speak to us about our mobile auto glass repair service.

 

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