Insured Are “In Good Hands”

It seems lately that about half the TV commercials and print ads are encouraging us to change our insurance company.   Most are familiar with the idea that we can compare prices from many different providers online or over the phone.  But many times the difference is really only a few dollars…annually.  How is one to [...]

Saving Big by Spending Smart

It is a sentiment echoed across the auto repair industry that proper care and maintenance of each part of the vehicle can extend the life of the parts and save money in the long run.  By taking care of necessary small repairs and maintenance promptly you can save on replacement of a more extensively damaged [...]

Replacing Antique and Classic Car Auto Glass

With the sun showing it’s face, many classic car enthusiasts are rushing to get their most precious antique in mint condition before spring arrives.  Often though, owners have damaged glass that is keeping their fine specimen of an automobile from looking it’s best.
Any number of things can go wrong when you are talking about glass [...]

Ray Sands Glass is the People’s Choice – For the 7th Year

Our local Rochester newspaper, the Democrat and Chronicle, runs a poll every year to get reader’s opinions on their favorite local businesses.  And we are proud to announce that Ray Sands Glass has won the People’s Choice Award for the 7th consecutive year.
It is really an honor for our shop to be chosen by our [...]

Need Help Clearing That Icy Windshield?

As winter hit us hard this week in Rochester, many drivers were faced with the problem of clearing the snow and ice off their windows. Since we already discussed some of the things that can go wrong with this process in  How to Destroy Your Own Auto Glass, today we will discuss some things [...]

Gold Star Families Host Benefit for Vets

The Gold Star Families of Rochester, those whose loved ones made the ultimate sacrifice by giving their lives for our country, are hosting Rock Out for Vets, presented by Impact Technologies, a concert event that will both honor their sons’ and daughters’ memories and raise money for Veterans Outreach Center, Inc. (VOC), a non-profit organization [...]

Free Windshield Chip Repair in Rochester, NY

Ray Sands Glass is excited to announce that we will once again be providing FREE windshield chip repair to anyone bringing in items to be donated to the Open Door Mission, a non-profit organization that helps people in need.  We had such great success with last year’s charitable promotion, which sent 15  truckloads of donations [...]

“Get the Fog Out” of Thermopane Windows at Home

Almost every home has windows with thermopane glass, at least those with windows installed after 1975, which is great for home insulation – but thermopane glass has it’s problems just like any other part of your home.  The most common problem is that moisture gets in between the layers of glass through a small failure [...]

The New Age of Windshield Science

Auto makers are always trying to think of ways to make driving safer, easier  and more efficient.  Now technology is playing a big role in the new advances in windshields.  What used to be a piece of glass that supported the roof and kept bugs off our faces, is now the focal point of technological [...]

Consumer Rights in Auto Repair

The State of New York released a brochure to inform consumers of their rights under the ”Repair Shop Act”, which is designed to help protect consumers from negligent or dishonest auto repair shops.  The best protection is to choose a qualified, reputable shop – but no matter which shop you choose, you still have certain rights [...]