Off To The Races: Ferrari F430

Off To The Races: Ferrari F430

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A couple of weeks ago we gave a preview of an important job we were working on. Well, here it is: a 2009 Ferrari F430. Our customer was making modifications in order to transform it into a Ferrari Challenge car, by swapping the interior and other pieces out. Our contribution was to replace the rear Lexan window with a thinner, lighter one. Click on the pictures below for more detail: If you need your windshield or other auto glass replaced, you can be sure that with Titan you’re getting the absolute best quality work. Titan Auto Glass is located in Woburn MA and we serve all of Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Our van will come to you. Call us today! 877-97-TITAN.

Better Rot Repair: What Goes Wrong and How You Can Take Control
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Better Rot Repair: What Goes Wrong and How You Can Take Control

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Living in New England exposes your car to extreme weather conditions, which can lead to rust and rot. What you probably did not know, however, is that improper window repair could lead to premature decay by exposing unprotected steel. When damaged glass is removed during windshield replacement, bare metal can be exposed in the pinchweld. The pinchweld is the area in the car window where the windshield or back glass sits. In order to ensure quality auto glass repair, it is important to prime these exposed spots during an installation to prevent any moisture or contaminants from damaging the pinchweld. Unfortunately, many auto glass repair companies skip this crucial step in order to save time and money. Here at Titan Auto Glass, we make sure…

The Future of Car Headlights

The Future of Car Headlights

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One of the difficulties involved in night driving is the glare from headlights of oncoming vehicles. Auto designers and engineers are tackling this problem by developing smart headlight systems that will automatically adjust their focus according to traffic conditions. In this article in Endgadget, they show how the headlights’ feedback system continuously looks at what your headlights are doing, detects vehicles headed towards the car and disables the range of light that’s directed at the oncoming driver, even on high-beam settings. Other ideas include engaging safety features (such as automatic braking) if the headlights detect obstacles in the road. These features, combined with advances in smart windshield technology that automatically trigger windshield wipers in case of rain and incorporate heads-up-displays for driver information, are part…

You Have The Right To Choose!
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You Have The Right To Choose!

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If you call your insurance company to file a claim for windshield repair or replacement, you may think the person you’re speaking to works for the insurance company. However, many insurance companies will forward your call directly to a third party group, often one that own an auto glass company. When you need to get your auto glass replaced, you have the right to choose which auto glass shop you want to work on your vehicle. Insurance companies and agents will often try to steer you towards their preferred provider, but always remember; you have the right to pick any shop you wish to replace or repair your auto glass regardless of what insurance companies or agents might scare you into thinking. It’s always best…

Our Latest Project: 1987 Jaguar

Our Latest Project: 1987 Jaguar

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We had a unique opportunity  recently – replacing the windshield on a Jaguar, which the owner bought after he won a few thousand bucks on a scratch ticket!   This 1987 Jaguar, with 60k original miles, was leaking down in the bottom corner. After inspection, it looked like the chrome trim on the driver’s-side bottom was not installed into the gasket correctly. This, combined with the age of the original moulding and its being dry rotted, was causing the issue.   After we had finished, the customer was elated. He couldn’t be happier with the outcome! He had mentioned he had saved this article in the Boston Globe about Titan Auto Glass until the weather had improved to have the work done. He said that…

Removing the Wipers During a Windshield Replacement
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Removing the Wipers During a Windshield Replacement

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Ever watch them replace the windshield on your car? If you haven’t, the next time you need a new windshield, watch what happens. If the repairman is doing his job correctly, you’ll see him remove the windshield wipers and cowl, not just push them back out of the way. This is incredibly important in order to get the proper seal. If the wipers are left in place, the installer has to jam the windshield in at an angle, something that might impact fit, and impede a safe install. If you need your windshield or other auto glass replaced, you can be sure that with Titan you’re getting the absolute best quality work. Titan Auto Glass is located in Woburn MA and we serve all of…

Six Reasons Why We Love Working with Auto Body Shops and Dealerships
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Six Reasons Why We Love Working with Auto Body Shops and Dealerships

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Like most independent auto glass replacement companies, we love working with auto body shops and dealerships. Why, you ask? Lots of reasons! 1.) You understand the finer points of windshield replacement and appreciate a job well done. 2.) We know right where you will be. (You stay in one place and so does the target vehicle.) 3.) You usually have those nice, warm and snug buildings where we can complete our work out of the wind, rain and snow! 4.) You appreciate that we purchase top quality materials – both the windshields and the urethane — and understand why our services might cost a little more than the big auto glass company that uses second quality materials 5.) You have lots of cars to work on…

Why Contact a Local Company for Your Windshield Replacement

Why Contact a Local Company for Your Windshield Replacement

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Last month, Governor Charlie Baker asked Massachusetts residents to patronize local businesses and sought to turn Valentine’s Day into Valentine’s Week to help local retailers, restaurants, and other firms recover some of the business lost to the snow. If you need a windshield replacement, consider calling a local firm. (Even if it isn’t Titan.) While you would think that automotive glass replacement is impervious to the weather, local glass shops have also taken a hit. People have been staying home with all the bad weather and the number of replacement calls has dropped significantly. And, if we don’t work, we don’t get paid. Support your local businesses. If you need your windshield or other auto glass replaced, you can be sure that with Titan you’re…

Helping the Helpers

Helping the Helpers

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With all of the crazy winter weather we’ve been having in the Northeast (100+ inches of snow in a month!), auto repair shops and tow services have been having a very busy month. And sometimes, even they need a little help as well. Here’s a job we just did yesterday for Barrett Transportation of Newburyport. Their flatbed truck had a cracked windshield that needed replacement, so that they could get back on the road to help their customers. As you can see, despite the cold temperatures and falling snowflakes, we were able to do the job quickly and properly, because the urethane we use uses humidity to cure, doesn’t require heating and can be used in temperatures as low as 0 degrees, with a 1…

How NOT to repair a cracked windshield
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How NOT to repair a cracked windshield

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Perhaps you may have seen this video making the rounds of your friends’ social media feeds – How to repair a cracked windshield. So what’s the story behind the video? The solvents in the alcohol and bug spray dissolve the coating on the windshield, allowing the salt to penetrate the crack and hide it. Contrary to what the video title states, this treatment does not repair the windshield; it only hides the problem. Any windshield with a crack this large needs to be immediately replaced, as your windshield is a vital part of your car’s safety features. While you might be tempted to do a quick DIY fix for windshield cracks, this sort of problem is best left to professionals, who will fix it right…