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Oh Deer? Animal Collisions Decreasing
Many things could break a driver’s windshield, and hitting an animal can be one of the most destructive. Thankfully, one insurer’s recently published data indicates that animal collisions are declining. According to State Farm data released September 16, there were … Continue reading
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Mechanic Breaks Customer’s Windshield During Routine Maintenance. So, Who Has to Pay?
A routine strut replacement at a Mississippi tire shop turned into an expensive mistake when a mechanic’s hand slipped at just the wrong moment. Now the shop owner is asking an important question about who should foot the bill when … Continue reading
Nanny’s Quick Thinking Saved Her and Two Children From a Fiery Car
The fire blew out the nanny’s car’s windshield, melted the front tires and destroyed the front seats of her 2016 Toyota as the flames increased with intense heat. Read more here.
Woodpecker Damages More Than 20 Vehicles in Massachusetts Town
For weeks, Rockport locals have dealt with broken car windshields and side mirrors. Resident Janelle Favaloro was able to capture a photo of the culprit: a large, crow-sized bird whacking away at vehicles. Read more here.
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Stranger Saves Man’s Life, Pulling Him From Sinking Car
A heroic story unfolded in Jackson, Michigan, where a father of four and devoted husband had his life saved by a stranger. A local ended up skidding on black ice into a pond, and though he punctured the windshield, he … Continue reading
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‘Completely Preventable’: Bicyclist Calls for Change After Terrifying Crash Caught on Camera
An Indianapolis man captured a terrifying moment on camera as he was hit by a car while riding his bicycle on the near east side of Indianapolis. He ended up hitting, and breaking, the vehicle’s windshield. Read the article HERE.
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Seattle Bikini Barista Shatters Windshield With Hammer After Customer Throws Drinks at Her
Surveillance video captured a tense exchange between a coffee stand owner and a customer. The video captured a customer throwing drinks at Emma Lee, owner of South Seattle coffee stand Taste of Heaven Espresso. Lee retaliated by shattering the customer’s windshield … Continue reading
Tampa Bay Teen Who Survived Near-Fatal Car Crash Set to Graduate High School
A Tampa Bay teen will graduate high school this month after overcoming a devastating car accident last year, leaving her on a lengthy road to recovery. Her injuries range from a broken collarbone to cuts from broken windshield glass. Read … Continue reading
DWI Roundup: Woman Sideswipes Car, Breaks Trooper’s Windshield
A Greenville, North Carolina, woman was charged with driving while impaired after she struck another vehicle and proceeded to kick and break a State Highway Patrol car’s windshield. Read more here.
Man Throws Items Into Street, Reportedly Breaks Vehicle’s Windshield
A man was taken into custody Sunday after he threw items into the middle of the street, the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed. Read more here.
Westlake, Ohio Man Arrested After Smashing Driver’s Windshield with Windshield Wiper
Police in Westlake, Ohio, responded to a road rage incident that reportedly culminated in a man removing another driver’s windshield wiper and beating their windshield with it. Read more here.
Will Insurance Pay to Fix Your Broken Windshield?
The vehicle’s wheel throws up a rock in front of you, and suddenly your windshield is chipped or cracked. Damaged windshields are a common complaint among car owners. It’s essential to understand why they happen and what you can do … Continue reading
Recent Hail Storm Gives Colorado Auto Glass Repair Shops Business
Wednesday’s hail storm left Colorado auto glass companies picking up the pieces, literally. Many car owners were met with broken windshields and windows following the storm. But when a storm so severe hits a large portion of a state at … Continue reading
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