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Has your car recently been vandalized?

If you find your car has been vandalized and needs auto glass repair in Victoria or Sidney, BC, follow these initial steps towards getting your vehicle back in shape. 

Whether it's getting an auto glass repair, or just changing your tires, getting your car ready for winter is an important job. Victoria, BC and the surrounding area have an average winter temperature of 37 °F (3 °C) and an average summer temperature of 64 °F (18 °C). With the winter season serving average temperatures below freezing alongside constant snow cover, it can be challenging to prepare for driving in the winter. For those looking for the best winter safety tips, check out our comprehensive guide so you'll be prepared for the season. Read on to learn more.

Whether you're part of the 25% of Canadian RV campers who like to stay close to home, or you prefer to wander further afield, one thing is for certain. You need to make sure that you have covered all the road trip essentials before you leave.

This easy-to-follow guide includes items you may have overlooked while planning your RV road trip. It covers everything from personal items to first aid to RV windshield replacements in Sidney or Victoria BC. 

A chipped or cracked windshield might not seem like a huge deal, but its dangers are more severe than simply being an eyesore. Damaged windshields can affect airbag deployment and can keep you safer in road traffic accidents. If you have a chipped windshield, acting fast to repair it can save you from paying extra to replace the whole windshield eventually.

In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at the make-up of a windshield, common causes of windshield damage, and the dangers of driving with a chipped or cracked windshield. For the best windshield chip repair in Victoria, BC, choose Capital Auto Glass.

It seems like everybody and his uncle is a windshield expert. But in truth, considerable skill, know how and experience are required to take good care of auto glass!

And how many can boast of being in the glass business for three generations and nearly 90 years? At Capital Auto Glass and Upholstery on Vancouver Island we can!

Low-E glass has been around for a while now, but technological leaps and bounds are making it more efficient and robust than ever! Whether you are considering residential or commercial glass replacement in Vancouver Island, make sure to ask about Low-E glass. For comfort, clarity and protection, nothing beats Low-E glass!

Did you know that windshield cracks are 60 to 80 per cent more likely to spread during cold weather? According to the Motor Industry Research Association (MIRA), colder temperatures mould your windshield into a concave shape, compromising the structural integrity of your vehicle.

A deteriorated windshield puts you, the driver, at risk. More than a window, your windshield ensures airbags are deployed correctly, protects you from ejection in an accident and helps stabilize the roof should your car roll over in a crash.

Vancouver Island has a lot to offer. There are beautiful gardens, historic sites, stunning beaches and, of course, whale watching.

But it’s hard to watch the whales through a cracked windshield.

Keep reading for tips on where to go, what to see and how to prepare for the perfect island RV road trip this summer. Enjoy the natural beauty of Victoria, Nanaimo, and the rest of Vancouver Island by making sure that you take care of the little things like tune ups, auto glass repair or RV windshield replacement before you hit the open road.

Headlights are one of the most important safety features on your vehicle, so it’s important that they’re kept in pristine condition. At Capital Auto Glass and Upholstery, we provide professional auto glass repair and replacement services so you can keep your headlights shining brightly. Read on to learn more about why headlight restoration is essential for maintaining the safety and value of your car.

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are designed to minimize the human error that can result during the operation of a vehicle and therefore increase car and road safety. These systems rely on sensors mounted on the windshield that should only be adjusted and recalibrated by auto glass specialists, like the experts at Capital Auto Glass & Upholstery. Keep reading to learn more about why ADAS promises to be the future of driving.