B & G Glass
1440 Carbon Street
Reading, PA 19601
Reading, PA 19601
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B & G Glass Service
ABC's 20/20 feature -- "A windshield can be as important to auto safety as seat belts, air bags and anti-lock brakes" - 2/25/00.
Since 1963, B & G has been serving the area's complete auto glass needs - from motorcycles & trucks, to boats & buses.
Our expert certified technicians install windshields, tempered glass, and rear & side view mirrors. At B & G we use only glass made by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), & high quality adhesives that meet or exceed all federal standards.
See Our Warranty
Or call B & G for money saving windshield stone chip repairs.
Insurance claims welcomed & handled promptly!
"In an Accident, Car's Windshield Plays Critical Role"
Provided by: PPG Industries
In an accident, your safety could depend on your windshield. If it's been replaced, improper installation, poor quality glass or the wrong adhesive could cause serious problems.
"The windshield is a critical component of your car's safety system," says Russ Corsi, Manager of Technical Services for PPG.
"It positions the passenger side airbag. If your windshield becomes dislodged because it was
improperly installed, the airbag can't protect the passenger. It also helps support the roof. In fact, the windshield is integral to the structural integrity of the roof."
Corsi says there are four elements to a quality windshield replacement:
-- A professional installer. -- The right glass.
-- The right adhesive.-- A warranty.
Stone Chip Repairs
Save $$$ - repair before you have to replace. Your cost may be $0.
Temperature extremes & car washes may help to increase the chance that your stone chip damage will get worse. If you put off repairs too long - replacement my be your only option.
Can it be repaired? If you can cover your damage with a quarter & you cannot feel the break from the inside of the vehicle - we can most likely achieve a successful repair.
All Auto Glass is not Alike:
Make sure your know what you're getting...
here are approximately 100 companies manufacturing auto glass.
Only 6 are OEM glass producers.
How can you be sure you are getting the best product for the best value?
All automotive replacement glass parts are not alike.
Why parts made by Original Equipment Manufacturers (ex: PPG) are better:
* Original equipment manufacturers (OEM) use the same manufacturing processes, tooling & quality control guidelines, that they use when manufacturing original equipment parts for new vehicles.
* OEM replacement parts fit, look, & meet the same safety standards specified by the vehicle manufacturer.
PPG Prostars:
B & G is your local PPG ProStars affiliate - assuring you of our commitment to a job done right the first time.
Automotive Mirrors:
What is a car mirror?
Automotive mirrors are first surface chrome glass. This is essentially a one-way mirror, manufactured by a select number of North American companies.
This type of mirror is used so that headlight glare from behind the vehicle can be absorbed through the mirror and into the mirror housing. This allows the driver to see reflections from activity on the sides and behind the vehicle without becoming impaired by bright headlight reflections.
Since the 1970's, passenger side mirrors have been convex with the standard "objects are closer"...statement sandblasted or lasered at its base. A convex mirror is used to increase the field of vision to the rear of the vehicle.
Althorear vision parts of a vehicle. FMVSS111 specifies the required range of vision that the driver must achieve utilizing rear vision products. In a addition, FMVSS111 requires that the rear vision products use low reflectivity mirror (40 - 60 percent reflectivity).
Your Right to Choose
Insurance related issues.
Attention Insurance Agents... If your are located within our service area, contact us for information or reservations for our Free PA State Insurance Commission certified class: Auto Glass Installation Federal Requirements (4 continuing education credits). Learn the steps to proper windshield installation, differences in auto glass, & more - through visual aids & live windshield installation. Usually held at Sheraton Berkshire. Seating limited. Reservations required.
Don't Take Chances With Your Family's Safety!
An improper installation doesn't just cause leaks, noise, & rust...
Your windshield is an important part of the structural integrity & occupant crash protection system of your vehicle. Glass is part of the unibody frame of your vehicle & provides 25 - 50% of the vehicle's body strength in a torsion integrity test.
Your windshield not only helps to keep the occupants safely contained in the vehicle - but also aids in proper airbag deployment. Vehicles with passenger side airbags require a windshield to sustain 6 times the force of a vehicle without airbags.
In 1998 there were 9000 fatalities due to vehicle occupant ejection. If you are involved in an accident - your windshield may be your last line of defense. To stay intact during a collision your windshield must be installed properly.
ABC's 20/20 feature -- "A windshield can be as important to auto safety as seat belts, air bags and anti-lock brakes" - 2/25/00.
Since 1963, B & G has been serving the area's complete auto glass needs - from motorcycles & trucks, to boats & buses.
Our expert certified technicians install windshields, tempered glass, and rear & side view mirrors. At B & G we use only glass made by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), & high quality adhesives that meet or exceed all federal standards.
See Our Warranty
Or call B & G for money saving windshield stone chip repairs.
Insurance claims welcomed & handled promptly!
"In an Accident, Car's Windshield Plays Critical Role"
Provided by: PPG Industries
In an accident, your safety could depend on your windshield. If it's been replaced, improper installation, poor quality glass or the wrong adhesive could cause serious problems.
"The windshield is a critical component of your car's safety system," says Russ Corsi, Manager of Technical Services for PPG.
"It positions the passenger side airbag. If your windshield becomes dislodged because it was
improperly installed, the airbag can't protect the passenger. It also helps support the roof. In fact, the windshield is integral to the structural integrity of the roof."
Corsi says there are four elements to a quality windshield replacement:
-- A professional installer. -- The right glass.
-- The right adhesive.-- A warranty.
Stone Chip Repairs
Save $$$ - repair before you have to replace. Your cost may be $0.
Temperature extremes & car washes may help to increase the chance that your stone chip damage will get worse. If you put off repairs too long - replacement my be your only option.
Can it be repaired? If you can cover your damage with a quarter & you cannot feel the break from the inside of the vehicle - we can most likely achieve a successful repair.
All Auto Glass is not Alike:
Make sure your know what you're getting...
here are approximately 100 companies manufacturing auto glass.
Only 6 are OEM glass producers.
How can you be sure you are getting the best product for the best value?
All automotive replacement glass parts are not alike.
Why parts made by Original Equipment Manufacturers (ex: PPG) are better:
* Original equipment manufacturers (OEM) use the same manufacturing processes, tooling & quality control guidelines, that they use when manufacturing original equipment parts for new vehicles.
* OEM replacement parts fit, look, & meet the same safety standards specified by the vehicle manufacturer.
PPG Prostars:
B & G is your local PPG ProStars affiliate - assuring you of our commitment to a job done right the first time.
Automotive Mirrors:
What is a car mirror?
Automotive mirrors are first surface chrome glass. This is essentially a one-way mirror, manufactured by a select number of North American companies.
This type of mirror is used so that headlight glare from behind the vehicle can be absorbed through the mirror and into the mirror housing. This allows the driver to see reflections from activity on the sides and behind the vehicle without becoming impaired by bright headlight reflections.
Since the 1970's, passenger side mirrors have been convex with the standard "objects are closer"...statement sandblasted or lasered at its base. A convex mirror is used to increase the field of vision to the rear of the vehicle.
Althorear vision parts of a vehicle. FMVSS111 specifies the required range of vision that the driver must achieve utilizing rear vision products. In a addition, FMVSS111 requires that the rear vision products use low reflectivity mirror (40 - 60 percent reflectivity).
Your Right to Choose
Insurance related issues.
Attention Insurance Agents... If your are located within our service area, contact us for information or reservations for our Free PA State Insurance Commission certified class: Auto Glass Installation Federal Requirements (4 continuing education credits). Learn the steps to proper windshield installation, differences in auto glass, & more - through visual aids & live windshield installation. Usually held at Sheraton Berkshire. Seating limited. Reservations required.
Don't Take Chances With Your Family's Safety!
An improper installation doesn't just cause leaks, noise, & rust...
Your windshield is an important part of the structural integrity & occupant crash protection system of your vehicle. Glass is part of the unibody frame of your vehicle & provides 25 - 50% of the vehicle's body strength in a torsion integrity test.
Your windshield not only helps to keep the occupants safely contained in the vehicle - but also aids in proper airbag deployment. Vehicles with passenger side airbags require a windshield to sustain 6 times the force of a vehicle without airbags.
In 1998 there were 9000 fatalities due to vehicle occupant ejection. If you are involved in an accident - your windshield may be your last line of defense. To stay intact during a collision your windshield must be installed properly.
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