A Blog for Auto, Home or Commercial Glass Repair tips & Windshield Replacement safety

Rapid Glass to recycle 100% of Auto Glass, Windshields and Home Window Glass

by RickApril 18, 2012
Windshields should not end up in landfills

Rapid Glass is very happy to announce that we have looked high and low and have conducted much research, but have finally worked out a partnership with a glass recycling company. Instead of hauling literally tons of windshields, auto glass and home window glass to the landfills, we will begin hauling virtually 100% of our waste products to a glass pulverizing facility for recycling.

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Mega Millions Lottery sure to top $640 Million!

by RickMarch 30, 2012
Don't Gamble with an improper windshield replacement

After reading those statistics, I thought if people believe they could “hit” the lottery at those extreme odds, why would you want to take the chance of dieing in a car accident because of an improper Windshield Replacement. I repeat…20,000 times more likely to die in a car accident than to win the lottery. Which is why you should choose a Windshield Replacement company that doesn’t cut corners.

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Tips to avoid a car-deer collision

by RickNovember 1, 2011
Driving Tips During Deer Hunting Season

I recently purchased a new truck so my son and I decided to take it on a fishing trip for the first time. It was in the wee hours of the morning when we left the house, and it was especially dark on this eerie moonless morning. We had traveled less than a mile from [...]

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Repair or Replace Broken Windshields before kids go back to school or college

by RickAugust 30, 2011
Back to school windshield repair or replacement

Most students will have enough on their mind trying to concentrate on their studies and don’t need the added pressure of dealing with a broken windshield. In fact in many states including Minnesota, it is illegal to drive with a broken windshield, which could lead to a possible traffic violation. Many insurance policies in Minnesota don’t have a deductible for windshield replacements, and those that do will sometimes waive the deductible if the chip is repaired.

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Homeland Security and Auto Glass repair

by RickJanuary 10, 2011
Tops in Safe Auto Glass

As a locally owned business, we are always trying to find ways to make our customers’ experience better and faster. They are very busy and have little time to sit on the phone which is why we always assist in the process. It has always been my goal to be on the leading edge of technology. If internet-based mobile technology is safe and secure enough for Homeland security, there is no reason it shouldn’t work for the auto glass industry as well. At Rapid Glass we look forward to supporting this effort on behalf of our insurance trading partners and mutual customers.

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Rapid Glass Announcing Service Request Via Twitter

by RickApril 21, 2010
Tweet @rapidglass

As a locally owned and operated Glass Repair business, we are always striving to find more efficient ways to communicate with our customers. In the “good old days” it was all about walk-in customers and that sacred ring of the telephone.

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Hope for Haiti Now: Red Cross Donations for Local Retweets

by RickJanuary 26, 2010
Share this post and Rapid Glass will donate to the Red Cross

On behalf of Hope For Haiti Now, Rapid Glass will be donating much needed funds to the Red Cross Twin Cities Area Chapter. For every Retweet of this blog post on Twitter, we’ll donate $0.20 to this incredibly important cause.

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6 Totally Free Car Hacks for Better Mileage

by RickJanuary 19, 2010
Learn how to improve your gas mileage with these easy, free tips.

It’s no secret- we’re trucking through a tough economy. When it comes to your car, you’re forgiven a little penny-pinching here and there. But in the long run, taking care of your vehicle pays off big… for your wallet and the environment.

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Replace Rear View Mirrors Without Breaking the Bank

by RickDecember 11, 2009

mirrorWe all know the importance and safety implications of our rear view mirrors. Yet, not a week goes by when I don’t see a car or truck driving around with a cracked, or worst yet, missing rear view mirror glass. Even if it’s not illegal in your area, they are a necessity for safe driving.

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How to Remove Water Spots on Glass Shower Doors

by RickNovember 15, 2009

mirrorFor decades people have been struggling to keep their glass shower doors looking like new. The harder your water, such as well water or city water heavy with nutrients, the harder it is to keep those glass shower doors looking transparent.

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