We’re proud to announce that 5 Star Auto Glass has been named Calgary’s Top Choice for Auto Glass and Windshield Services for 2026, marking our second consecutive win after receiving the award in 2025!
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The hot Calgary summer is great for road trips, patio weather, and weekend adventures—but it can also be tough on your windshield. While heat alone doesn’t usually crack perfectly healthy auto glass, it can make existing chips and weak spots much worse. Before you know it, a tiny chip has
Canada Day is a time of celebration, national pride, and reflection. As festivities unfold across the country, it’s important to be mindful of the increased traffic and road trips that often come with this holiday.
One aspect that’s often overlooked during these exciting times is the protection of your vehicle’s
After this summer and the weather starts cooling down, even a small windshield chip can become a much bigger problem. Cold temperatures, frost, and sudden temperature shifts from a freezing morning to a warm afternoon all put extra stress on your windshield, causing existing damage to spread faster than many
A damaged windshield can be a frustrating and unexpected expense, particularly in Calgary with our wild and unpredictable weather. From minor chips to complete shatters, it’s important to understand what goes into how much a windshield replacement costs.
Let’s look at factors that contribute to the cost of a windshield
Summer means road trips, long weekends, and more time behind the wheel. But warmer weather can also be surprisingly tough on your windshield. Heat, sudden temperature changes, and increased highway driving all put extra stress on your auto glass.
A little summer windshield care can go a long way toward
When your vehicle’s side or rear glass gets damaged, it’s more than just an inconvenience; it’s a safety issue. Whether it’s a break-in, flying debris, or sudden temperature changes, knowing when and how to handle back window and side window replacement helps you stay safe and avoid bigger problems down
A small chip or crack in your windshield can feel easy to ignore, especially if it’s not directly in your line of sight. But the reality is, it doesn’t stay small for long. Temperature changes, road vibrations, and even normal driving can cause it to spread faster than you’d expect.
If you’ve ever heard that sharp ping while driving, you already know how fast a small rock chip can happen. What starts as a tiny mark on your windshield can quickly turn into a crack if left untreated.
But how long does a repair actually last? More importantly, when should
Life doesn’t really slow down when your windshield gets chipped or cracked. Between work, errands, and everything else on your schedule, finding time to sit in a shop for repairs isn’t always realistic. That’s where mobile windshield services come in — bringing professional auto glass repair and replacement right to