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  23. <title>Auto Glass and ADAS – How Damage to Your Windshield Affects ADAS Calibration</title>
  24. <link>https://www.cityautoglass.com/auto-glass-and-adas-how-damage-to-your-windshield-affects-adas-calibration/</link>
  25. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Cory W]]></dc:creator>
  26. <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 16:57:15 +0000</pubDate>
  27. <category><![CDATA[ADAS Technology]]></category>
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  31. <description><![CDATA[Modern vehicles are equipped with an array of sophisticated safety features to help minimize the risk of accidents and injuries. One of the most common safety features one vehicles today is the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS). While ADAS unquestionably boosts driver safety on the road, it’s important that the system is properly calibrated, [...]]]></description>
  32. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#e2e2e2;border-style:solid;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start" style="max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column" style="background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-1"><p>Modern vehicles are equipped with an array of sophisticated safety features to help minimize the risk of accidents and injuries. One of the most common safety features one vehicles today is the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS).</p>
  33. <p>While ADAS unquestionably boosts driver safety on the road, it’s important that the system is properly calibrated, otherwise these safety features could be compromised. Let’s take a closer look at the ADAS and how auto repairs can impact the system.</p>
  34. <h2>What is ADAS?</h2>
  35. <p>Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) is a safety system integrated into many modern vehicles. The system uses automated technology, such as sensors and cameras, to boost driver safety when operating the vehicle.</p>
  36. <p>For example, common safety features of ADAS include blind spot detection, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, and traffic sign recognition. These features alert drivers to various obstacles and errors, allowing for quick responses to minimize accidents.</p>
  37. <p>Because most auto collisions are caused by human error, ADAS was developed to enhance car and road safety reducing the chances of crashes and collisions.</p>
  38. <h2>How Does ADAS Work?</h2>
  39. <p>ADAS uses multiple cameras and sensors to gather information about its positioning and surroundings. The data is processed by a computer, which uses the information to help improve driver awareness in various environments.</p>
  40. <p>For example, if the sensors detect that another vehicle is nearby, then it will alert the driver to the hazard, allowing them to respond safely and avoid a collision.</p>
  41. <h2>What is ADAS Calibration?</h2>
  42. <p>ADAS calibration is the process of testing the system to ensure that all the components, like the cameras and sensors, are functioning properly. ADAS calibration requires specific hardware that can adjust the system’s various components to ensure they are accurate and reliable.</p>
  43. <h2>The Importance of ADAS Calibration</h2>
  44. <p>ADAS calibration is an essential part of vehicle maintenance, ensuring the system remains accurate and functional. Even the slightest changes to the components, such as repositioning the cameras and sensors, have a massive impact on the accuracy and effectiveness of the ADAS.</p>
  45. <p>Cameras and sensors often need repositioning to allow vehicle repairs, such as replacing auto glass or fixing damaged bodywork. While it’s necessary to reposition these parts during repairs, their incorrect alignment greatly impacts the systems’ performance.</p>
  46. <p>For instance, if the sensors responsible for emergency braking aren’t properly aligned, then it could cause a delayed response that results in a collision. This safety would work normally had the cameras and sensors being properly aligned before/after the repairs.</p>
  47. <p>Without proper calibration, the ADAS system struggles to detect the various hazards it was designed to prevent, making its excellent safety features far less effective.  It may also result in a faulty system that requires costly repairs that could be easily avoided with ADAS calibration.</p>
  48. <h2>How Auto Repairs Impact ADAS Calibration</h2>
  49. <p>ADAS calibration is typically needed before or after car repairs. For instance, if your auto glass is repaired or replaced, chances are the system needs recalibrated, as there are usually cameras and sensors on the windshield.</p>
  50. <p>It’s not just auto glass – most external auto repairs can impact the effectiveness of the ADAS. So, it’s crucial that repair technicians calibrate the ADAS before and after the repairs to ensure it continues functioning properly.</p>
  51. <p>Whether the ADAS needs calibrated before or after the repairs depends on the make and model of the vehicle. Regardless, it’s important that the system is recalibrated, otherwise the various safety features could be compromised, putting the driver and other people on the road at risk.</p>
  52. <h2>How Windshield Damage Impacts ADAS</h2>
  53. <p>It’s crucial to understand when your damaged windshield needs to be repaired or replaced, as any damage could impact the functionality of the ADAS. For example, any damage to the windshield might cause sensors to become misaligned, resulting in inaccurate readings that increase the risk of an auto accident.</p>
  54. <p>So, if you spot even the slightest chip or crack in your auto glass, make sure to act fast and get the necessary repairs, or it could negatively impact your ADAS.</p>
  55. <h2>Can I Recalibrate ADAS Myself?</h2>
  56. <p>No, ADAS calibration requires specialist hardware and extensive knowledge of various complex systems.</p>
  57. <p>Therefore, it’s highly recommended that you get the ADAS calibrated by experienced technicians with the right skills and tools for the job. Should you try to calibrate the system yourself, it’s likely to cause multiple issues, such as inaccurate readings, malfunctions, and auto accidents.</p>
  58. <h2>Why You Should Choose City Auto Glass for Your ADAS Calibration and Auto Glass Repairs</h2>
  59. <p>At City Auto Glass, we offer professional ADAS calibrations that keep your system functioning as intended. Our trained technicians have the knowledge and experience to provide first-class ADAS calibration services for cost-effective prices, keeping you and your family safe on the road.</p>
  60. <p>As auto glass experts, we also provide fast and affordable repair and replacement services, preventing any damage from impacting your ADAS and its various safety features.</p>
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  65. <title>Seeing Clearly in the Frozen Tundra</title>
  66. <link>https://www.cityautoglass.com/seeing-clearly-in-the-frozen-tundra/</link>
  67. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Auto Glass]]></dc:creator>
  68. <pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2023 17:47:50 +0000</pubDate>
  69. <category><![CDATA[Auto Glass Industry]]></category>
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  72. <description><![CDATA[There’s nothing like driving down the road, with the wind blowing and snow and ice building up as you try to see the road ahead.   The wipers are working overtime but visibility is getting worse by the mile.   The experience can range from frustrating to down-right scary! Most of us who live North of [...]]]></description>
  73. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#e2e2e2;border-style:solid;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start" style="max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column" style="background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-2"><p>There’s nothing like driving down the road, with the wind blowing and snow and ice building up as you try to see the road ahead.   The wipers are working overtime but visibility is getting worse by the mile.   The experience can range from frustrating to down-right scary!</p>
  74. <p>Most of us who live North of the Mason-Dixon line know the feeling all too well.   There are a few things you can do to help prevent those situations from putting you in a dangerous situation this winter.</p>
  75. <ul>
  76. <li>Fill your washer fluid tank with Winter De-Icer washer fluid. It’s not just a marketing gimmick.  These winter washer fluid solutions contain a higher concentration of methanol or similar solvent which helps melt ice even when temperatures are below zero.   It’s safe for the glass, paint and the wiper blades and will keep your windshield from icing up better than the less expensive all-purpose washer fluid.</li>
  77. <li>Winter Wiper Blades! Yes, there is such a thing.  These are built for harsh environments and designed to maintain flexibility and resist the icy build up that often renders the average wiper blade useless in winter weather.    It’s generally recommended that you replace your wiper blades about every 6 months or so.  With that being said, you could time it to change blades before and after winter around that 6 month interval to ensure a clear view of the road ahead.</li>
  78. <li>Apply a hydrophobic coating to the windshield. Brand name products like Aquapel help vehicle glass repel water in warmer weather but also help slow the formation of ice in colder weather.   Many auto parts retailers and auto glass repair and replacement shops offer this type of product.</li>
  79. <li>When you scrape your windows clear of ice, do it all the way! Maximize your view of your surroundings.  Don’t just scrape the bare minimum to see the road directly in front and call it “good”.   Scrape top to bottom and edge to edge with a plastic scraper.  (Don’t improvise with metal tools as that can scratch the glass, making matters worse.)   This way you’re starting off with a full view <em><u>and</u></em> your wiper blades won’t be getting torn up, scraping across ice on parts of the glass.
  80. <ul>
  81. <li>Note: Many safety systems on newer vehicles are mounted inside the windshield and rely on having a clear view of the road ahead. Any snow or ice buildup can prevent those systems from working properly.</li>
  82. </ul>
  83. </li>
  84. <li>Make sure your antifreeze/coolant is effective and at the proper level. This will not only keep <strong><em><u>you</u></em></strong> warmer, it will help keep the glass warmer and more clear as well.</li>
  85. </ul>
  86. <p>Keep a clear view of the road ahead and the world around you for a safe winter season!</p>
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  91. <title>When Is Your Car Too Secure?</title>
  92. <link>https://www.cityautoglass.com/when-is-your-car-too-secure/</link>
  93. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Auto Glass]]></dc:creator>
  94. <pubDate>Tue, 19 Sep 2023 21:25:56 +0000</pubDate>
  95. <category><![CDATA[Auto Glass Industry]]></category>
  96. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.cityautoglass.com/?p=6843</guid>
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  98. <description><![CDATA[Maybe you’ve seen news stories about people who are trapped in their vehicle and perhaps get rescued by a helpful bystander?   These aren’t always situations involving severe vehicle damage, requiring the “jaws of life” to pry open the vehicle.   Sometimes it’s just a car door that seems to be jammed shut or a seatbelt that’s [...]]]></description>
  99. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#e2e2e2;border-style:solid;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start" style="max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column" style="background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-3"><p>Maybe you’ve seen news stories about people who are trapped in their vehicle and perhaps get rescued by a helpful bystander?   These aren’t always situations involving severe vehicle damage, requiring the “jaws of life” to pry open the vehicle.   Sometimes it’s just a car door that seems to be jammed shut or a seatbelt that’s so snug you can’t possibly unfasten it because of the tension on it.    With the latest technology in some vehicles, the car might have “decided” to not let you open the doors or roll down the windows.  We’ve all seen stories about technology having a mind of its own.  </p>
  100. <p>Staying securely belted in with doors and windows closed is usually a good thing, at least until you want or need to get out.   When doors and windows won’t open, “getting out” through the windshield of a car is usually the most <strong><em><u>difficult</u></em></strong> way out in emergency situations.  That’s because windshields are made of two layers of glass, laminated to a heavy, tough sheet of vinyl so that even if you break the glass, the vinyl holds everything together, preventing things <em>and people</em> from going through the opening. </p>
  101. <p>Side windows on most vehicles are made of a single pane of tempered glass.  Tempering makes the glass very resistant to breaking, even if beating it with your fist or kicking it with your shoe.  Its biggest weakness though is that a hard, pointed object can shatter the glass, making it break instantly into thousands of tiny pieces with somewhat rounded edges, making it safer and easier to exit the vehicle.</p>
  102. <p>Some newer vehicles may have laminated glass on the sides as well but those are usually only in the front driver or front passenger windows, making the rear door glass or rear, back glass the next best option to break the tempered glass and escape.  </p>
  103. <p>As for the seatbelt that won’t let go, cutting the seat belt in an emergency situation may be your best bet.  </p>
  104. <p>In many instances if “getting out” isn’t a matter of life or death after an accident, it may be best to stay put until first responders arrive and can assess and assist you with a safe exit from the vehicle.   When there is an immediate danger  (fire, smoke, rising water, etc.) and you need to exit <strong><u>now</u></strong>, every vehicle owner should have an escape tool kept someplace accessible for anyone in the vehicle.  The center console may be a good place, as an example.</p>
  105. <p>For about $10,  these simple tools have a pointed, metal hammer head on one end, sure to break tempered glass and a safety cutter on the other end, designed to slice through a seatbelt without cutting yourself in the process.   Big box discount stores, automotive accessory stores and online vendors make it easy to buy one of these and keep it within reach in event you need to make an emergency escape from your vehicle.  </p>
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  110. <title>IIHS Survey Suggests ADAS Vehicle Owners Face Ongoing Problems After Repairs</title>
  111. <link>https://www.cityautoglass.com/iihs-survey-suggests-adas-vehicle-owners-face-ongoing-problems-after-repairs/</link>
  112. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Auto Glass]]></dc:creator>
  113. <pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2023 19:03:09 +0000</pubDate>
  114. <category><![CDATA[ADAS Technology]]></category>
  115. <category><![CDATA[Auto Glass Industry]]></category>
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  118. <description><![CDATA[A recent survey by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reveals some vehicle owners with advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) face ongoing problems with their crash avoidance technology after auto repairs. Over 3,000 vehicle owners with ADAS systems were surveyed, and while most didn’t require repairs to the crash avoidance system, those that did [...]]]></description>
  119. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#e2e2e2;border-style:solid;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start" style="max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column" style="background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-4"><p>A recent survey by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reveals some vehicle owners with advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) face ongoing problems with their crash avoidance technology after auto repairs.</p>
  120. <p>Over 3,000 vehicle owners with ADAS systems were surveyed, and while most didn’t require repairs to the crash avoidance system, those that did reported persistent issues after the repairs.</p>
  121. <p>Approximately half of drivers that needed ADAS system repairs said the problem continued after the repairs were completed, with many needing the same feature repaired several times.</p>
  122. <h2>Crash Avoidance Systems</h2>
  123. <p>Crash avoidance features are increasingly common in modern vehicles to improve road safety. Data from IIHS research shows that certain systems, such as front collision warning, blind spot detection, and rear-view cameras, significantly reduce auto collisions.</p>
  124. <p>For example, the IIHS found that automatic emergency braking (AEB) reduced reported rear-end collisions by 50%.</p>
  125. <p>So, while it’s clear that crash avoidance systems prevent collisions as intended, repairing a faulty or damaged system is not always straight-forward.</p>
  126. <p>Furthermore, research suggests that ADAS systems are typically durable, not needing repairs even after several years of use.</p>
  127. <p>For instance, the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) found that insurance claims for Subaru and Honda vehicles with crash avoidance features were consistent over five years.</p>
  128. <p>However, issues appear to arise with vehicles that need system calibrations after other auto maintenance and repairs. Calibrating these systems is complex and time-consuming, increasing the cost of otherwise routine auto repairs.</p>
  129. <p>For example, a standard windshield replacement averages between $200-$400, while a windshield with a front collision warning typically costs $1,000 or more.</p>
  130. <p>The IIHS survey asked approximately 500 drivers about their experience getting repairs to their driver assisted cameras.</p>
  131. <p>Some needed repairs to several cameras, often at the same time, while others reported multiple reasons their system was repaired.</p>
  132. <h2>ADAS Repairs &amp; Windshield Replacement</h2>
  133. <p>For instance, common reasons for needing ADAS repairs include a windshield replacement, collision damage, or a warning message from the system.</p>
  134. <p>Also, ongoing problems after repairs are most common for systems that were repaired due to collision damage or because of a windshield replacement.</p>
  135. <p>For example, almost two thirds of vehicle owners with ADAS features that received a windshield replacement reported continued problems with the system after the replacement.</p>
  136. <p>Similarly, close to three quarters of vehicle owners that had their systems repaired due to collision damage also faced problems with ADAS features post-repair.</p>
  137. <p>Conversely, fewer than half those that had ADAS features repaired for different reasons had ongoing problems.</p>
  138. <p>So, why do windshield repairs and replacements cause so many problems to ADAS technology?</p>
  139. <p>One reason is that these types of repairs require precise calibration of the cameras and sensors.</p>
  140. <p>Most vehicle manufacturers require system recalibration once sensors are repaired, replaced, or temporarily removed to ensure they remain safe and functional.</p>
  141. <p>Therefore, it’s likely that the high volume of post-repair issues is because auto technicians find the ADAS calibration process challenging.</p>
  142. <p>It’s understandable, as calibration is a complicated process that requires experience, knowledge, and specialist equipment.</p>
  143. <p>Also, calibration software is constantly evolving, so many auto shops find their equipment is quickly outdated, while a lack of standardized industry processes provide further challenges.</p>
  144. <p>Unfortunately, persistent issues with crash avoidance systems after vehicle repairs may cause some drivers to deactivate the system. In doing so, drivers lose the proven safety benefits of an ADAS system, highlighting the importance of addressing post-repair issues.</p>
  145. <h2>How City Auto Glass Sets Itself Apart From the Competition</h2>
  146. <p>While many service providers wait at the mercy of manufacturers to develop “smarter” systems, there are some auto glass repair and replacement companies that have chosen to remain invested in safe and sure calibrations of these safety systems.</p>
  147. <p>When calibration procedures are carefully followed according to the vehicle manufacturer and Auto Glass Safety Council standards, these advanced driver assistance systems will work as designed after repairs are completed.</p>
  148. <p>City Auto Glass, Inc. is one such company that invests in the latest technology, tools and training to stay current on all the automotive technology advancements and how to properly calibrate and verify proper operation of these systems.   By choosing a company dedicated to putting the safety of their customers first, you will be able to drive away with confidence.</p>
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  153. <title>Safety, Security and Your Vehicle Glass</title>
  154. <link>https://www.cityautoglass.com/safety-security-and-your-vehicle-glass/</link>
  155. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Auto Glass]]></dc:creator>
  156. <pubDate>Sat, 25 Mar 2023 15:14:30 +0000</pubDate>
  157. <category><![CDATA[Auto Glass Industry]]></category>
  158. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.cityautoglass.com/?p=6425</guid>
  159.  
  160. <description><![CDATA[In today’s economy, vehicle glass probably isn’t on your “wish list” of things you’re hoping to spend your hard-earned money on.  Broken glass is more than a nuisance. It’s a matter of safety and security. Staying secure… If you’ve ever had a back glass or door glass made from tempered glass shatter into a million [...]]]></description>
  161. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#e2e2e2;border-style:solid;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start" style="max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column" style="background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-5"><p>In today’s economy, vehicle glass probably isn’t on your “wish list” of things you’re hoping to spend your hard-earned money on.  Broken glass is more than a nuisance. It’s a matter of safety and security.</p>
  162. <h2><em><span style="color: #e4432d;">Staying secure…</span></em></h2>
  163. <p>If you’ve ever had a back glass or door glass made from tempered glass shatter into a million little pieces, you know what a mess it makes and how it leaves a gaping hole in your vehicle.  Weather can get in, damaging upholstery or electrical systems like power door locks, window motors or sound system speakers.   While we all do what we have to in order to “get by” until we can get it fixed, I’ve never seen plastic wrap or a garbage bag that can totally keep bad weather or would-be thieves or car-jackers out of a vehicle with a broken out window.  It’s also tough trying to see clearly through plastic held in place with duct tape.</p>
  164. <h2><em><span style="color: #e4432d;">It’s just a crack…</span></em></h2>
  165. <p>Windshields are usually a different ballgame. They can get dinged or even cracked but they basically hold together, right?   It’s tempting to think, “<em>Eh, it can wait.  It’s not that bad yet</em>.”  There are few problems with that philosophy. First, broken glass will catch sunlight and oncoming headlights and redirect the light in all sorts of angles making it harder to see clearly. Another equally important reason to get that cracked windshield replaced sooner than later is that the windshield is engineered to be part of the supporting structure for your roof.   It’s part of what keeps the roof from caving in and crushing you in a rollover accident.  A cracked windshield is a weakened part of the structure that could spell tragedy if an accident were to happen.</p>
  166. <p>In addition, your airbag systems are designed to use the glass as part of the supporting system. When the airbags deploy, they need a backstop to make sure the bag goes <em>toward</em> the occupants to protect them and not deploy away from them.  If that supporting system is cracked, it’s already weakened and less likely to do its job if you do wind up having an accident.  Side impact airbags also rely partially on the door glass to deploy and protect properly.  If the door glass is missing, that’s a problem.</p>
  167. <h2><em><span style="color: #e4432d;">Sorry, still not convinced…</span></em></h2>
  168. <p>If none of these reasons prompt you to get that cracked or missing glass taken care of, there’s one last reason I can think of.  According to State law, it is illegal to “<em>drive or operate any motor vehicle with a windshield that is cracked or discolored to the point that the driver’s vision is obstructed</em>.”     What constitutes a windshield being bad enough to warrant a ticket is up to the individual law enforcement officer.   Why? Because this is recognized as a significant safety hazard, putting you and others at risk.</p>
  169. <p>Please value your safety and security enough to get that glass replaced as soon as possible.  You’re worth it!</p>
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  174. <title>Hi-Tech Automotive Features Require Hi-Tech Solutions</title>
  175. <link>https://www.cityautoglass.com/hi-tech-automotive-features-require-hi-tech-solutions/</link>
  176. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Auto Glass]]></dc:creator>
  177. <pubDate>Sat, 25 Mar 2023 15:09:37 +0000</pubDate>
  178. <category><![CDATA[Auto Glass Industry]]></category>
  179. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.cityautoglass.com/?p=6422</guid>
  180.  
  181. <description><![CDATA[Good ol’ days.. Twenty years ago, when I had my first windshield replaced by an auto glass company, a guy came out in a little Ford Ranger pick-up truck with a new windshield.  He removed the old, cracked glass, glued a new one in, moved my rear view mirror over to the new glass [...]]]></description>
  182. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#e2e2e2;border-style:solid;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start" style="max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column" style="background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-6"><h2><em><span style="color: #e4432d;">Good ol’ days..</span></em></h2>
  183. <p>Twenty years ago, when I had my first windshield replaced by an auto glass company, a guy came out in a little Ford Ranger pick-up truck with a new windshield.  He removed the old, cracked glass, glued a new one in, moved my rear view mirror over to the new glass and he was done.  Took him thirty minutes, as best. The glass was meant to keep the rain and bugs out of my face and it worked.</p>
  184. <p>As automotive technology has evolved, every part of the vehicle has also evolved, including the glass and technology that is dependent on that glass.  Much of that technology is safety related, making it ever more important that Auto Glass Companies also learn and evolve <strong><em>with</em></strong> that technology.</p>
  185. <h2><em><span style="color: #e4432d;">Fast forward twenty years…</span></em></h2>
  186. <p>In the example of replacing a cracked windshield, the replacement of the glass is just one small step in the process now.  Before they even put a single tool to the vehicle, a Technician must now check the functionality of existing vehicle safety systems that are dependent on the windshield to function properly.  It’s important to know what is and isn’t working, <em>prior</em> to the glass replacement.  Then, they disassemble various components attached or in some way dependent on the glass.  That may include multiple cameras, sensors, wiring harnesses and other critical components.   They replace the windshield and begin putting everything back in its proper and precise position.   Any camera or sensor that is moved from its original, factory position is going to require calibration so that the vehicle’s computer is accurately assessing what the cameras and sensors are telling it. The calibration requires the use of hi-tech equipment that links to the vehicle’s onboard computer and initiates the process, sort of like reprogramming a computer.  Once the calibration tool and vehicle computer have finished re-setting everything back to factory specifications, you simply can’t trust what the computer <em>says</em> is “good” without verifying out on the road.  The Technician needs to test drive it, following manufacturer requirements, making sure that all related safety systems are performing as they should be.</p>
  187. <p>With all the safety system considerations, that thirty minute windshield replacement of twenty years ago has evolved into a 2 or 3 hour process. That’s okay though, right?   Hey, if it takes a little extra time to make sure my collision-avoidance system in my car keeps me from crashing into a pedestrian when the sun is in my eyes or my lane departure warning system keeps me from inadvertently sideswiping a mom and her three kids when I glance down at the radio, I’m okay with that.  I mean, if my mechanic told me my brake job would take extra time to make sure my brakes work properly, I’m probably going to let him take whatever time he needs to get my brakes working properly.   This is no different.</p>
  188. <h2><em><span style="color: #e4432d;">How does this affect me?</span></em></h2>
  189. <p>The main takeaway from all of this is that windshield replacement has become <strong><em>way</em></strong> more complex and many of those smaller shops and individuals who used to be able to swap out windshields in thirty minutes are being left behind by the demands of the technology.   Most small shops just don’t have the resources or desire to invest the tens of thousands of dollars for the expensive systems required to interface with the vehicle computers.  It’s also a long process for Technicians to be fully trained and certified so that every vehicle is given back to its owner, functioning just as it did when it was fresh from the factory with all safety systems working properly.</p>
  190. <p>If you select an auto glass replacement company that isn’t equipped to calibrate and verify the hi-tech safety systems, they’re giving you back a vehicle that’s not safe or truly “complete”.   Many States are pushing for legislation to <em>require</em> that these safety systems be properly calibrated, to keep unscrupulous companies from taking advantage of unsuspecting vehicle owners, putting them and the public at great risk.</p>
  191. <p>Know the risks and choose your auto glass company wisely.</p>
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  196. <title>Choosing the Right Auto Glass for Your Windshield Replacement</title>
  197. <link>https://www.cityautoglass.com/choosing-the-right-auto-glass-for-your-windshield-replacement/</link>
  198. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Auto Glass]]></dc:creator>
  199. <pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2019 17:33:08 +0000</pubDate>
  200. <category><![CDATA[Auto Glass Industry]]></category>
  201. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.cityautoglass.com/?p=2624</guid>
  202.  
  203. <description><![CDATA[Windshield replacement can be a frustrating and potentially a time-consuming experience. First of all, you have to decide which company you are going to trust with your primary mode of transportation. Secondly, you’re out a car for the entirety of the process (unless you can get a loaner), and it’s not like your responsibilities for [...]]]></description>
  204. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://www.cityautoglass.com/services/windshield-replacement/">Windshield replacement</a> can be a frustrating and potentially a time-consuming experience.</span></p>
  205. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">First of all, you have to decide which company you are going to trust with your primary mode of transportation.</span></p>
  206. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Secondly, you’re out a car for the entirety of the process (unless you can get a loaner), and it’s not like your responsibilities for the day are just going to wait.</span></p>
  207. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">On top of this, how do you know the piece of glass being installed is the proper piece of glass for your year, make and model?</span></p>
  208. <h3><b>OE, OEM, OEE…oh my!</b></h3>
  209. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Let’s get these acronyms straightened out.</span></p>
  210. <h4><strong><span style="color: #999999;">OE Auto Glass</span></strong></h4>
  211. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This is the piece of glass that was installed in your vehicle as it was originally manufactured. If your windshield has never been replaced, this is most likely the windshield in your vehicle right now. When you hear someone mention “dealer glass” they are referring to OE glass.</span></p>
  212. <h4><strong><span style="color: #999999;">OEM Auto Glass</span></strong></h4>
  213. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) glass, this windshield could be considered the clone of your original windshield. It was manufactured by the same company as your original windshield and will possess the same logo as the make of your car i.e. Ford, Toyota, Chevrolet.</span></p>
  214. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">These manufacturers will normally produce up to a 2 year run of a specific year, make, and model. After this supply exhausted, it’s gone.</span></p>
  215. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It’s worth noting that the price for OEM glass is quite a bit more expensive than comparable aftermarket windshields, and therefore some insurance companies won’t pay for OEM glass if the vehicle is over two years old.</span></p>
  216. <h4><strong><span style="color: #999999;">OEE Auto Glass</span></strong></h4>
  217. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">OEE (Original Equipment Equivalent) glass, you could consider an OEE windshield to be a reverse-engineered version of your original windshield.</span></p>
  218. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The OEE windshield will have the same specs as your original windshield, but instead of possessing the automaker’s logo an OEE windshield will sport the glass manufacturer’s logo. Being that this piece of glass wasn’t on the same production line as OE or OEM glass, these windshields are less expensive.</span></p>
  219. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The quality of OEE glass should be considered on par with OEM and OE.</span></p>
  220. <h4><strong><span style="color: #999999;">Aftermarket Auto Glass</span></strong></h4>
  221. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">While OEE glass would be considered aftermarket, there are certainly other aftermarket windshields you could have installed in your vehicle. These are options you may only want to consider if you’re paying out of pocket.</span></p>
  222. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">While these other options may be cheaper, realize that they are not considered to possess the same specs or even quality when compared to OEE or OEM glass.</span></p>
  223. <h4><strong>ADAS: The Curveball</strong></h4>
  224. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We covered <a href="https://www.cityautoglass.com/blog/2019/07/24/adas-technology-changing-the-industry-of-auto-glass-replacement/">ADAS technology</a> in a previous entry if the term is foreign to you. Due to the technological demands of ADAS features, glass clarity is increasingly important for optimal operation of these features. OEM glass would be the best choice if your vehicle requires <a href="https://www.cityautoglass.com/services/advanced-driver-assist-system-calibration/">ADAS recalibration</a>.</span></p>
  225. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Installing a non-OEM windshield could result in the windshield camera not being calibrated properly, therefore compromising the operation of various ADAS features.</span></p>
  226. <h3><b>The Bottom Line</b></h3>
  227. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">All glass must reach certain standards and pass various rigors before going to market. If you’re questioning the glass installed in your vehicle, look for a DOT number. With the DOT number, you can rest assured that your glass meets the safety standards required.</span></p>
  228. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Between OEM and OEE glass the specs should line up within a hair’s width of identical, and you should feel confident with either windshield installed in your vehicle.</span></p>
  229. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The caveat here is with regard ADAS recalibrations, you may want to confirm that the piece of glass being installed won’t hinder the operations of your ADAS features, and more often than not, an OEM piece of glass is the best play in this situation.</span></p>
  230. <p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">OEM:</span></i> <span style="font-weight: 400;">the windshield closest to your original windshield, more expensive, ensures proper operation of ADAS Features</span></p>
  231. <p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">OEE:</span></i> <span style="font-weight: 400;">reverse-engineered to meet OEM specs, cheaper, may affect the accuracy of ADAS recalibration</span></p>
  232. <p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Aftermarket (non-OEE):</span></i> <span style="font-weight: 400;">will meet DOT standards, easiest on the pocketbook, may sacrifice some quality</span></p>
  233. <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">Non-Deductible States</span></h4>
  234. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In Minnesota, as well as other states, glass damage is covered and there are no out-of-pocket expenses. This makes the journey to the right piece of glass a little less stress-inducing.</span></p>
  235. <h3><b>Your Safety</b></h3>
  236. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You should feel safe and confident with the windshield you have installed. Hopefully, you will find these points helpful the next time you need to replace your windshield. </span></p>
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  240. <title>The Different Types of Glass Used in Your Vehicle</title>
  241. <link>https://www.cityautoglass.com/the-different-types-of-glass-used-in-your-vehicle/</link>
  242. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Auto Glass]]></dc:creator>
  243. <pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2019 16:38:57 +0000</pubDate>
  244. <category><![CDATA[Auto Glass Industry]]></category>
  245. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.cityautoglass.com/?p=2619</guid>
  246.  
  247. <description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered what the difference is between your windshield glass and the other glass in your car? Unless you’re auto glass nerds like us, probably not. Today, we’re going to educate you on the difference. The Difference Between Windshield Glass and the Other Glass in My Car Safety glass is used in all [...]]]></description>
  248. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever wondered what the difference is between your <strong>windshield glass</strong> and the other glass in your car?</p>
  249. <p>Unless you’re <a href="https://www.cityautoglass.com/why-cag/">auto glass nerds</a> like us, probably not.</p>
  250. <p>Today, we’re going to educate you on the difference.</p>
  251. <h3><b>The Difference Between Windshield Glass and the Other Glass in My Car</b></h3>
  252. <p>Safety glass is used in all automobile glass.</p>
  253. <p>It’s manufactured to reduce the likelihood of injury, if it breaks. Windshields are made from a lamination process, and the windshield glass in your car is made of laminated glass, which is designed to offer the highest levels of safety in the event of a crash.</p>
  254. <p>Laminated glass is made up of two pieces of glass, with a thin layer of vinyl between them. The three pieces are laminated together by applying heat and pressure in a special oven called an <strong><em>autoclave</em></strong>.</p>
  255. <p>When a small object strikes a piece of safety glass, typically only the outer layer of the windshield that is struck breaks. And in severe impact situations, the glass “shatters” but usually does not fly apart because the broken pieces of glass generally adhere to the vinyl inner lining.</p>
  256. <p>Your side and rear windows are made of tempered glass. This is glass produced by heating the glass to more than 1,100°F, then rapidly cooling it. This “tempering” process makes the glass many times stronger than un-tempered glass of the same thickness.</p>
  257. <p>If broken, tempered glass is designed to disintegrate into small pieces of glass about the size of rock salt. There should be no large, jagged pieces of glass to injure the driver or passengers.</p>
  258. <p>Every part on a new car, comes from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), including the windshield. This glass meets the original specifications for safety and quality as the glass that it came with from the factory.</p>
  259. <p>Windshields may look simple, but they are actually made from two pieces of glass that are bent in a very precise way. If a windshield does not meet the exact specifications of the manufacturer, it will not fit precisely in your car.</p>
  260. <p>The best way to assure an exact fit is to use a windshield produced from a fixture engineered to the manufacturer’s specifications. OEM glass is your assurance that this has occurred.</p>
  261. <h3><b>Tempered vs Layered Glass</b></h3>
  262. <p>Wondering what type of glass is best for your vehicle, between your windshield or back glass?</p>
  263. <p>Here’s what you need to know about tempered and laminated glass.</p>
  264. <h4><span style="font-weight: 400; color: #808080;">Tempered Glass</span></h4>
  265. <p>Tempered glass, also known as toughened glass, is created by heating and rapidly cooling a pre-cut standard piece of glass in a tempering furnace. The pre-cut and edged piece of glass is heated up to around 1200°F. After being heated up; the glass is then cooled rapidly. This process is known as quenching.</p>
  266. <p>Quenching produces a hardened piece of glass that is four to five times stronger than before the tempering process. The final product tempered glass is harder to break. Tempered glass is most commonly used for your sunroof, door glass, and back glass while laminated glass is used on your windshield. When tempered glass breaks, it is designed to shatter into small pieces that are less likely to cause added injury or damage.</p>
  267. <p>Tempered glass can also be treated with chemicals and thermal treatments; these treatments help give the piece of glass more balanced internal stress capabilities.</p>
  268. <h4><span style="font-weight: 400; color: #808080;">Laminated Glass</span></h4>
  269. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Laminated glass is created by bonding multiple layers of glass together while under pressure and heat, with a resin called polyvinyl butyral (PVB.) This process creates single sheets of glass that have multiple layers. The PVB produces high sound insulation and helps keep the glass from breaking apart easily. Before shattering, laminated glass will bend and flex. </span></p>
  270. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Despite not being as strong as tempered glass, laminated glass blocks around 99 percent of ultraviolet light transmission.</span></p>
  271. <h4><span style="font-weight: 400; color: #808080;">Cost</span></h4>
  272. <p>Laminated glass is on average more expensive than tempered glass. Until recently, laminated glazings used to cost three to four times as tempered glass. Car manufacturers are required to use laminated glass for windshields. More and more companies are starting to use laminated glass for side and rear windows, as opposed to tempered glass which has been the standard for the past several decades.</p>
  273. <p>Whether it’s your windshield, back glass or sunroof, City Auto Glass can take care of you—we make <a href="https://www.cityautoglass.com/services/windshield-replacement/">auto glass replacement</a> easy.</p>
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  277. <title>ADAS: Changing the Industry of Auto Glass Replacement</title>
  278. <link>https://www.cityautoglass.com/adas-technology-changing-the-industry-of-auto-glass-replacement/</link>
  279. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Auto Glass]]></dc:creator>
  280. <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2019 19:05:53 +0000</pubDate>
  281. <category><![CDATA[ADAS Technology]]></category>
  282. <category><![CDATA[Auto Glass Industry]]></category>
  283. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.cityautoglass.com/?p=2580</guid>
  284.  
  285. <description><![CDATA[There was a day when a lone windshield replacement soldier could answer the call of duty with nothing but his van and a rack of windshields.  That day has long passed into the sunset.  Today’s auto glass replacement company must stay on the cutting edge of technology to stay competitive in this saturated market. That [...]]]></description>
  286. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="wp-image-2606 size-full alignnone" src="https://www.cityautoglass.com/wp-content/uploads/ADAS-Recal-Gaussian_Inst.jpg" alt="" width="1080" height="1080" srcset="https://www.cityautoglass.com/wp-content/uploads/ADAS-Recal-Gaussian_Inst-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.cityautoglass.com/wp-content/uploads/ADAS-Recal-Gaussian_Inst-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.cityautoglass.com/wp-content/uploads/ADAS-Recal-Gaussian_Inst-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.cityautoglass.com/wp-content/uploads/ADAS-Recal-Gaussian_Inst-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.cityautoglass.com/wp-content/uploads/ADAS-Recal-Gaussian_Inst.jpg 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></p>
  287. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There was a day when a lone windshield replacement soldier could answer the call of duty with nothing but his van and a rack of windshields. </span></p>
  288. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">That day has long passed into the sunset. </span></p>
  289. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Today’s auto glass replacement company must stay on the cutting edge of technology to stay competitive in this saturated market. That means a rack of glass and a van won’t cut it any longer. </span></p>
  290. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you are new to the auto glass repair industry, or are the everyday consumer, </span><b>ADAS recalibration</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> may be a foreign term to you. As alien as the acronym may seem, ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems) technology has an everyday terrestrial impact.</span></p>
  291. <h3><a href="https://www.cityautoglass.com/services/advanced-driver-assist-system-calibration/"><b>What is ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems)?</b></a></h3>
  292. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">ADAS technology goes hand-in-hand with a driver’s safety. </span></p>
  293. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">ADAS is a type of technology found in newer vehicles and stands for advanced driver assistance systems. </span></p>
  294. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The technology includes features like “Adaptive Cruise Control” (ACC) to “Ultrasonic Park Assist” (UPA), and is changing how we drive. </span></p>
  295. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">While these features keep us safer, when one of these crucial sensors breaks either from a fender-bender or otherwise, it’s expensive to repair.  <a href="https://www.embedded-vision.com/industry-analysis/technical-articles/handy-list-automotive-adas-acronyms">(View an exhaustive list of features here)</a></span></p>
  296. <h3><b>What Does ADAS Have to do with Windshields?</b></h3>
  297. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">So, what does ADAS have to do with windshields and where does recalibration come in? </span></p>
  298. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Up to this point, when you hear the terms “ADAS calibration”, or “windshield recalibration” or other similar terms, the company providing the service is referring to recalibrating the camera that is attached to your windshield.</span></p>
  299. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When a windshield insurance claim is filed (in Minnesota), satisfying the claim requires returning the vehicle to “pre-loss condition”. Thusly, when a windshield possessing a camera crucial to ADAS features is replaced, the camera mounted atop the windshield needs to be recalibrated as per manufacturers’ requirements.</span></p>
  300. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Many auto glass companies are taking it upon themselves to purchase the equipment and train their staff to complete ADAS calibrations. With so many newer vehicles coming off the lot equipped with ADAS technology, windshield replacement is becoming synonymous with ADAS recalibration. You can’t have one without the other.</span></p>
  301. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">And now, to open another can of worms. </span></p>
  302. <h3><b>ADAS sensors are more than just in the windshield camera</b></h3>
  303. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As you’ve probably guessed, ADAS features and sensors are more than just those working in the windshield camera. </span></p>
  304. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">ADAS features may be at work all over your vehicle. </span></p>
  305. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sensors or cameras in the side-view mirrors, front bumper, and back bumper work in harmony to provide “360 Surround View” in some models. What does “360 Surround View” have to do with windshield replacement? </span></p>
  306. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There are numerous conditions under which other features will need to be recalibrated (I will talk about this in a future blog post). Currently, the lion’s share of these other ADAS calibrations are completed at dealerships, but a day is on the horizon where auto glass companies will be recalibrating all ADAS features.</span></p>
  307. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Companies looking to move into this still burgeoning service of ADAS recalibration have a hill to climb. The big name in auto glass (from an American standpoint) has been calibrating windshields for years, and several medium-sized companies have been cutting their teeth as well. </span></p>
  308. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For one man and a van, adding ADAS recalibration might prove quite difficult, for other small to medium-sized companies, smash that clutch and get into gear otherwise you will be left in the dust.</span></p>
  309. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The cutting edge may be an uncomfortable place to stand, but it’s where only a few auto glass companies dare to tread at this point in time.</span></p>
  310. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">One thing is for sure, ADAS is here to stay, now and into the increasingly autonomous future.</span></p>
  311. <p>We offer ADAS calibration as a service. Learn more about it <a href="https://cityautoglass.com/services/advanced-driver-assist-system-re-calibration/">here</a>.</p>
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  315. <title>Autonomous Vehicles: An Overview</title>
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  318. <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jul 2019 19:47:28 +0000</pubDate>
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  322. <description><![CDATA[Looking at pop culture from decades passed, from the Jetsons to Back to the Future, no doubt there are individuals who are heart-broken that we are not yet embracing flying cars. We may be headed in this direction, however, and it begins with the journey toward fully autonomous vehicles. I’ll be honest, I’m not sure [...]]]></description>
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  324. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Looking at pop culture from decades passed, from the Jetsons to Back to the Future, no doubt there are individuals who are heart-broken that we are not yet embracing flying cars. We may be headed in this direction, however, and it begins with the journey toward fully autonomous vehicles. I’ll be honest, I’m not sure I’d trust myself in a flying car, unless it was autonomously controlled.</span></p>
  325. <h3><b>The Major Players</b></h3>
  326. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Believe it or not, the journey to autonomous cars began in 1925 with Francis Houdina’s radio-controlled cars, and nearly 100 years later, Tesla, Waymo and other companies are bringing truly driverless vehicles to life. Let’s take a look at a couple of these companies.</span></p>
  327. <h4><span style="font-weight: 400; color: #808080;">Waymo</span></h4>
  328. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Waymo, formerly a project of Google and now a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc. as of 2016, focuses on developing self-driving technology. As of December 2018, they started Waymo One, an autonomous taxi service. Patrons in Phoenix, Arizona are now able to get a ride via an app that hails an autonomous vehicle. With the rollout of Waymo One, Waymo is truly paving the way for the future of autonomous vehicles commercially speaking.</span></p>
  329. <h4><span style="font-weight: 400; color: #808080;">Tesla</span></h4>
  330. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Formed in 2003 and headed by the enigmatic Elon Musk, Tesla is on the forefront of consumer autonomous-driving technology, and performance electric vehicles. Tesla has not let the naysayers hold them down with regard to creating high-performing electric vehicles. One of the highlights of Tesla’s achievements thus far was their creation of the Model S, with a 0-60 mph acceleration time of 2.28. However, on the autonomous side of things, Tesla continues to sell L2 autonomous vehicles with promises of L5 software updates promised. This move has received a fair amount of criticism.   </span></p>
  331. <h3><b>Levels of Autonomous Driving</b></h3>
  332. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experts have come up with 6 levels relating to autonomous driving. Here is a breakdown of the different levels, the driver’s responsibility and examples of relevant features and vehicles.</span></p>
  333. <p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Level 0:</span></i> <span style="font-weight: 400;">The driver is in control of steering, braking, changing, etc., no automation from vehicle systems </span></p>
  334. <p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Level 1:</span></i> <span style="font-weight: 400;">The vehicle can control steering or vehicle speed during various situations. An L1 feature would be adaptive cruise control. This level would be considered driver assistance.</span></p>
  335. <p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Level 2:</span></i> <span style="font-weight: 400;">The vehicle can control steering, braking and accelerating during in various situations. The driver is still responsible for staying aware of surroundings, changing lanes and other functions. An L2 feature would be the “Tesla Autopilot”. This level is considered partial automation.</span></p>
  336. <p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Level 3:</span></i> <span style="font-weight: 400;">The vehicle can handle a majority of the driving and detecting the surrounding environment. The car will notify the driver when there’s a situation where the driver is needed. An L3 feature would be Audi’s Traffic Jam Pilot. This level is considered conditional automation.</span></p>
  337. <p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Level 4:</span></i> <span style="font-weight: 400;">The vehicle can drive without guidance from the driver as long as the proper conditions, geography, and road types are met. Depending on the area the car is being driven in, the driver’s oversight might not be necessary at all. Google had a prototype with a top speed of 25 mph that would have been considered L4. This level is considered high automation.</span></p>
  338. <p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Level 5: </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">This car would be able to drive in any conditions a human could. All the driver would have to do is enter a location. The Waymo One vehicles would be considered L5. This level is considered full automation.</span></p>
  339. <h3><b>The Risk of Innovation</b></h3>
  340. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As with many steps forwards in technology (flight, nuclear, space exploration, etc.), there is the ever-looming threat to human life. The journey toward autonomous cars is not without a fair share of unfortunate happenings. Tesla is responsible for 5 deaths, 4 in the US, and 1 in China. Uber is responsible for 1. </span></p>
  341. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Nevertheless, the push toward a world brimming with autonomous vehicles continues.</span></p>
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