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Windshield Replacement for Older Vehicles - 5 Star Auto Glass

When should you change the windshield on your vehicle? What things should you consider when you change it? Old car windshield replacements have many benefits for your safety and driving enjoyment. Moreover, a new windshield can give your car a fresh look, making it appear many years younger. While a

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Sunroof replacements

Sunroofs offer a lot: fresh air, natural light, an increase in car value, etc. However, your sunroof is easily susceptible to damage if not properly cared for. And this, of course, can quickly turn into a nightmare—especially if it fails to close and the weather calls for heavy rain. Worse

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Windshield Repair - 5 Star Auto Glass

A common misconception about windshield repair or replacement is that it’s a big hassle. Because of this, people tend to postpone it for as long as possible. However, cracked or chipped windshields pose many safety concerns, such as impaired views, improper airbag deployment, and ejection from vehicles. For these reasons,

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Cracked Windshield Insurance - 5 Star Auto Glass

Did a rock suddenly fly out of nowhere, creating a small hole in your windshield? Are you worried that the damage could get even worse? It won’t take long before that little chip or line spreads across your windshield, which could compromise safety.
But what are your options here? Most

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Winter Weather Auto Glass Tips

The harsh climate of Canadian winters can put a great toll on your vehicle, and your windshield glass is one of the more vulnerable parts of your car!
Cracked windshield repairs can be costly if we leave our windshield damaged in the cold. But the good news is that you

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Happy Holidays - 5 Star Auto Glass

Happy holidays from 5 Star Auto Glass! We would like to thank you for your support this year. Our providers, technicians and staff work hard every day to provide our customers with exceptional service.
It has been a great year filled with many opportunities to connect with Calgarians needing windshield

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Windshield Crack - 5 Star Auto Glass

As soon as you see even the tiniest crack on your windshield, your thoughts automatically go to “can I stop this from spreading?” It’s one of the most common questions we get as windshield repair and replacement experts. Unfortunately, windshield cracks will eventually spread, simply due to natural weather fluctuations,

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Windshield Replacement For An Older Vehicle - 5 Star Auto Glass

First, let’s discuss what’s considered an ‘older vehicle’. Some vehicles hold up really well while others aren’t maintained properly. A 10-year-old vehicle with less-than-average mileage could feel brand new to someone while a 5-year-old vehicle with a lot of mileage and hasn’t been taken care of can be considered old.

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Sunroof Problems and Why They Happen - 5 Star Auto Glass

What was once considered a luxury feature, sunroofs now come standard in most vehicles today. Modern sunroofs consist of a glass panel mounted on an opening in the roof. These multi-layer panels are connected to slides powered by a motor that allows them to move back and forth at the

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