What You Don't Know Can Hurt You....

Five Fast Facts on Why it Pays to Pick the Best.

1. Your windshield provides the majority of roof crush protection in a roll-over accident.

2. Your windshield is the brace for your passenger-side airbag. It the windshield blows out during an accident, your airbag is worthless.

3. All modern windshield replacement applications require a combination of cleaning, priming and high-tech uethane. Omitting any of these is a recipe for disaster.

4. All Louis Auto Glass technicians are nationally certified to the highest stafety standards. They complete regular re-certification training and are experts in safet windshield installations.

5. There are Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards governing windshield replacement. Only businesses that are members of the Auto Glass Replacement Safety Standards Council guarantee to meet these stringent Federal standards.

Supporting the Glass Company That Supports the Community

We're proud to be lifelong residents of Whatcom and Skagit counties. Because our roots go so deep, we also understand that it's the people and businesses that build a community. We have been committed to giving back to our communities since we opened our first doors in 1929. Since then, not year has gone by that we don't strive to make a difference. A full list of local organizations and charities we support is on our web site, but a few that you might recognize include:

• Boys and Girls Clubs of Whatcom & Skagit Counties
• Mount Baker Theater
• Big Brothers and Sisters
• Bellingham/Whatcom YMCA
• Western Washington University

Louis Auto Glass depends on you to continue supporting our communities and we thank you for your support of local business.

Invest in a Safe Windshield Replacement

With great Northwest summer weather in sight, you're probably thinking it's time to replace your cracked windshield. Before you do, there are a few things you should keep in mind.

The most important thing is that your windshield is a key safety component of your car or truck. It provides the majority of roof crush protection as well as being the backboard for proper deployment of your passenger side air bag.

Secondly, there is a big difference in the quality of adhesives used to secure your windshield. This is important because your vehicle needs to properly cure before it can be safely driven. Some companies, such as Louis Auto Glass  (http://www.louisautoglass.com)  use premium chemically cured adhesives that provide a Safe Drive Away Time of one hour. This means all of the structural integrity designed into your vehicle through the windshield is as good as new in one hour. This is great for both your safety and convenience.

Companies that use adhesives without the chemical curing process may still allow you to take your car in an hour, but it may be up to 24 hours before the adhesive is properly cured and your car is safe to drive. Always ask a company you are considering using if they use Sika ASAP urethane or an equivalent. Otherwise you may be driving an un unsafe vehicle.

Finally, chose a company that has been around for a while. Like all areas of auto repair, auto glass companies come and go. Nearly every company will offer you a lifetime warranty against leaks or workmanship problems. By choosing an established company, you will enjoy the peace of mind in knowing that your warranty means something. Louis Auto Glass has been serving Northwest Washington since 1929.