The windshield on your car acts as a safety device, similar to air bags or safety belts. The windshield of your automobile can protect you and your passengers from wind, water, and debris. It also helps to prevent you from being thrown from your vehicle in an accident. Your windshield can also help support your roof and air bags in an accident.
When you bring your car in to get new brakes or tires, make sure to check your windshield. These steps are from AAA and you can do your own inspection.
* Check the entire windshield, inside and out, for chips and cracks. Minor chips and cracks that aren’t in the driver’s primary line-of-sight may be fixed. Any major cracks or damage to the windshield will need replacement.
* Check around the edge of the glass for damage to the surrounding body work. Any damage to the seal between glass and body can lead to a decrease in structural integrity. These problems should be addressed immediately.
* Check the windshield wipers to make sure the rubber blades are soft and pliable. Brute, damaged or hard blades can cause glass scratching by allowing the metal wiper arm and breakage.
Don’t bargain if your windshield needs to be replaced. When replacing a windshield, don’t look for the lowest price. Look for a professional installation that is of high quality and will not compromise the safety features installed into your vehicle from the factory.
Ask the service providers if they have National Glass Association (NGA)-certified technicians, endorse and adhere to the Auto Glass Replacement Safety Standard (AGRSS), use OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)-quality glass for replacement, and use the manufacturers’ recommended urethane adhesives.
You should also be able to observe the entire installation process. It is important to observe the entire installation.
Visit this site if you’re looking for a qualified place to replace or repair your windshield. www.myautoglass.orgThe Coalition for Auto Glass Safety and Public Awareness’ Web site is.
