Auto Glass Glossary
ADAS, OEM, ECE test number, partial coverage? We explain the most important terms related to auto glass, insurance, and motorhome windows – briefly and without marketing jargon.
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Acrylic glass (PMMA) Motorhome
Shatterproof plastic (polymethyl methacrylate), used for motorhome side windows, roof hatches, and panoramic glass. Lighter than real glass,...
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ADAS (Driver Assistance Systems) Technology
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems – a collective term for electronic driver assistance systems such as lane keeping assist, emergency braki...
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Aftermarket glass Material
Replacement glass from an independent manufacturer, produced according to ECE standards and in OEM quality, but without the original brand l...
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Acoustic glass Technology
Multi-layer laminated safety glass pane with an additional sound-dampening PVB film. Reduces interior noise by up to 6 dB. When replacing, t...
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Auto Glass Check Before Travel Motorhome
Free visual inspection of windshields, acrylic windows, and seals before longer trips. KS Autoglas offers this check for motorhomes to detec...
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Direct billing with the insurance company Insurance
The workshop settles the repair costs directly with the insurer – without advance payment, without paperwork for the customer. KS Autoglas h...
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deductible (excess) Insurance
The portion to be borne by the policyholder in the event of a claim. Common in glass breakage protection: €150 for windshield replacement, o...
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Head-Up Display (HUD) Technology
Display of driving information directly on the windshield. Requires a special glass with a reflective layer. Replacement glasses must be exa...
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Heki roof window Motorhome
Market-leading roof window brand (manufacturer Dometic/Seitz) for motorhomes and caravans. Standard sizes Mini-Heki, Heki 2, Heki 3, and Hek...
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Light Transmittance (70 Percent Rule) Law & Standards
In Germany, the windshield and front side windows must have at least 70% light transmission. Rear side windows and the rear window can be ti...
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laminated safety glass (VSG) Material
A windshield made of two layers of glass with a PVB film in between. In case of breakage, the shards stick to the film – standard for windsh...
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Panoramic glass Motorhome
Large, often curved special glass above the windshield in many motorhomes. Provides daylight in the interior but is more expensive to procur...
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PVB film Material
Polyvinyl butyral film between two glass panes in laminated safety glass. It permanently bonds the panes and holds glass shards in place in...
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Partial coverage with glass breakage protection Insurance
Insurance component that covers the repair and replacement of vehicle windows. In the case of stone chip repairs, there is usually no deduct...
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Solar tax glass Technology
Windshield with a metallic coating that reflects infrared radiation. Reduces interior heating in summer by up to 15 °C. Identifiable by a bl...
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Special resin / Polymer resin Material
UV-curing resin that is injected into stone chip repairs. It bonds with the glass, restores stability, and makes the damage nearly invisible...
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StVZO § 40 Law & Standards
Paragraph of the Road Traffic Licensing Regulations that governs the requirements for visibility fields and window tinting. Violations lead...
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Tempered Safety Glass (ESG) Material
Thermally tempered glass that breaks into small, blunt pieces. It is typically used for side and rear windows. Repair is not possible – only...
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Tinting film Material
Self-adhesive film that is applied to side and rear windows. High-quality films offer up to 99% UV protection and 60% heat blocking. Require...
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Window heating Technology
Integrated into the windshield, ultra-thin heating wires. Remove ice and condensation in under 60 seconds. During a windshield replacement,...
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Workshop binding Insurance
Tariff clause of some comprehensive insurance policies: Customers must choose workshops from a partner network. In the case of glass damage,...
