by Kent Lansing | Jul 14, 2026 | Cost, Insurance
Hail did $5.6 billion in damage through one insurer alone last year. Here’s what your share looks like, and how to decide in five minutes whether to file a claim or pay out of pocket. The damage menu Hail produces a short list of outcomes. Each one has a price....
by Kent Lansing | May 22, 2026 | ADAS, Advice, Cost, Windshield Replacement
Same car. Same damage. Two shops, two quotes. One says $425. The other says $1,210. Neither is necessarily wrong. Here’s what’s actually in each line of a windshield replacement quote, and what each line should cost in 2026. The seven line items in every...
by Kent Lansing | Mar 24, 2026 | Advice, Windshield Replacement
Mobile auto glass service has become a popular option for drivers who want to avoid taking their vehicle to a shop. In many cases, it is convenient, practical, and perfectly appropriate. In other cases, however, a shop visit may be the better choice. The important...
by Kent Lansing | Mar 10, 2026 | Advice, Safety
Walking out to your car after a hailstorm and seeing your windshield covered in “bullseyes” is enough to ruin anyone’s day. But don’t let a bad storm lead to a bad repair experience. At AutoGlassEstimator.com, we believe you should be in the driver’s...
by Kent Lansing | Feb 24, 2026 | Auto Maintenance, Auto-Glass Damage, Safety
We’ve all been there. You’re cruising down the highway, minding your own business, when suddenly—SMACK. A rogue pebble kicked up by a semi-truck turns your pristine windshield into a modern art masterpiece. Aside from being incredibly annoying, the immediate question...
