What to Do if Your Car Breaks Down?

Traveling for a weekend getaway, vacation, or a day trip is an exciting and fun activity you can enjoy with friends and family. Unfortunately, your car can break down and take away from the fun and excitement of the trip.

There are a variety of ways you can prepare for a breakdown. At Three Rivers Auto Glass, we have together some of our best tips for dealing with a broken-down car. Continue reading

What Should I Have in a Winter Car Kit?

Winters in Pittsburgh can be harsh. With heavy snowfall, freezing temperatures, and icy roads, it is important to be prepared for an emergency while driving. The last thing you would want to do is get stranded out in the cold, but by preparing a winter car kit with these tips from Three Rivers Auto Glass, you can handle roadside breakdowns while staying safe and warm. Continue reading

Cracked Windshield on a Leased Car

No matter how careful you are with your leased vehicle, accidents can happen. Driving on the highways or even a residential road can lead to a crack or windshield chip, especially in Pittsburgh traffic. With a leased vehicle, you may be wondering what you need to do to repair your windshield. Continue reading

Car Paint Protection for Winter

With the cool fall season in full swing, the winter weather is not far behind. This is a great time to begin preparing your car to survive the ice, slush, and road salt of winter. While road salt helps to make it safer to travel on the roads during icy and snowy conditions, the road salt also wreaks havoc on your car’s paint, making paint protection crucial for a Pittsburgh winter. Continue reading

The Effects of Air Temperature on Your Windshield

Sudden temperature changes can wreak havoc on your windshield. Your windshield will expand and contracts as the temperature changes. If hot air heats your windshield, it causes the glass to expand, which can lead to cracks.

If the windshield comes into contact with cold air, it can cause the glass to contract. If this cold glass is suddenly exposed to heat, it can cause the glass to crack. Continue reading

Do Car Dealerships Replace Windshields?

If your windshield has been damaged, especially on your new car, you may be wondering if you can take your vehicle back to the dealership to have the windshield repaired. In most cases, your dealership can repair or replace your damaged windshield, but there is no advantage to having the work completed by the dealership vs. an auto glass specialist in Pittsburgh. Continue reading

Car Safety Tips from Three Rivers Auto Glass

For many people, driving has become second nature causing our attention to safe driving practices to fall to the wayside.  Even if you have a safe driving record and have never been in an accident, you should still take safety precautions when driving that can save your life and the life of your passengers if a collision occurs.

At Three Rivers Auto Glass, your safety is our priority, so we have put together a list of car safety tips to help you remain safe out on the road. Continue reading

How to Detect Quality Auto Glass

Shopping for quality windshield repair in Cranberry, PA.

If you are an automobile owner with a shattered windshield or side window, you already know the glass will need to be replaced, but how much do you know about the glass that will be used to replace it? Unless you are in the business of auto glass or you have an affinity for cars and trucks, you are probably like the millions of other automobile owners who have little to no knowledge about what makes auto glass quality, or not. Continue reading