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It is a sound every driver dreads: the sharp crack of a pebble hitting your windshield at highway speeds. In an instant, what was a pristine piece of glass becomes a source of anxiety. You find yourself squinting at the damage, wondering: “Can I ignore this? Can it be fixed? Or am I looking at a $1,000 windshield replacement bill?”

To the majority of car owners, the ritual of the weekend is visiting the local car wash or a special tunnel wash at a gas station. It is quick, it is inexpensive and it is good to see the foam run down the windshield. But when you have ever examined your paint in the glare of a streetlamp and have seen a kind of “spider-web” of scratches on it, you have probably wondered: Are automatic car washes bad for your car?

Buying a new car is among the biggest investments that the majority of people make in their lives. As soon as you pull out of the lot, the “honeymoon phase” starts–the paint is shiny, the reflection is mirror-clear and you vow to yourself that you will maintain it that way forever. But then reality hits. Acid rain, bird droppings, UV rays and the unavoidable road grime start their gradual attack on the clear coat of your car.

Your car’s headlights are the eyes of your car. When they are crystal clear, the car appears brand new and the visibility at night is at its best. Nevertheless, nearly all car owners have to deal with the so-called “cloudy lens” syndrome at some point. It starts as a slight haze and ends as an ugly, yellowed crust that obscures light and compromises safety.

The motor industry has experienced a silent revolution that has been costly in the past ten years. The range of …

There is no more ubiquitous and misconceived option in the complicated aftermarket of car window tinting than the selection of …