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Can intense heat cause windshield damage?
Sustaining windshield damage is both costly, inconvenient, and possibly dangerous. Vehicle owners should do their best to avoid such circumstances even if a windshield replacement or repair is covered by their insurance policy. The extreme heat outdoors is becoming a challenge for most vehicle owners as exposing their windshields on it for a prolonged period can cause damage. SD Auto
How to deal with scratches on the windshield
Windshield scratches are unsightly. They could ruin the overall look of an otherwise sleek and clean-looking car. Fortunately, windshield repair technicians can now easily remove deep scratches that damage windscreens. However, it is entirely up to the vehicle owner to decide when to have it repaired. The problem with scratches on the windshield is that they can obscure the vision
How windshield glass differs from regular glass
While all types of glass have the same characteristics – clear and breakable, it does have different features. Regular glass and windshield glass look almost the same, and this visual similarity can leave others confused. Glass experts say the key difference lies in how the glass breaks. The safety level is increased in auto glass since collisions and breakage
Is it safe to drive a car with a cracked windshield?
One of the first questions a car owner will have in mind upon discovering a crack in their windshield is how safe is the car to drive? Would the windshield suddenly give in and shatter while the car is in motion? Will it make way for water leaks once it rains? Auto glass experts say that generally, a windshield with
How extreme temperatures can damage your windshield
Extreme temperatures pose a huge damage risk to a windshield. Vehicle owners must be aware of the possible dangers of weather conditions when it comes to windshield care. The key to caring for the windshield during harsh winters and intense summers is knowing where to park, cleaning and maintenance, and safely dealing with auto glass that is exposed to extreme
The most common misconceptions in windshield care
Windshield care is usually not on the priority list of a vehicle owner until it gets damaged, broken, repaired, or replaced. Unless it is dirty and blurry, most busy car owners would rather just spritz on wiper fluid and clean the windscreen through that. But that type of cleaning and clearing in itself is a huge mistake. It can scratch
Windshield damage is commonly incurred in public parking areas
Public parking areas are very useful for car owners. However, there are caveats to using them. Sometimes, the damage is unavoidable since it is used by anyone who can afford to pay for the parking fees. Moreover, if the areas are accessible to pedestrians, they can also be accessible to thieves, burglars, and rowdy people who might accidentally damage the
How to deal with a smashed windshield
One of the most violent things any person can do to a car is to smash its windshield. While this is not a common occurrence, it can happen, either due to robbery, violent crime, looting, or harassment. So how should a car owner deal with a smashed windshield? What should he do? This article will discuss the actions the vehicle
How regular car cleaning can keep the windshield well-maintained
Keeping the car regularly clean is one of the best ways to keep windshield damage at bay. It is a pro-active way of keeping the windscreen in optimal condition since it avoids most issues that could get it damaged, and at the same time allows the owner to check for possible problems that have just existed. This article aims to
How to remove every kind of windshield dirt
Some windshield dirt could be so stubborn it gets frustrating to remove. While some car owners can successfully resort to using whatever tools in their possession that they think could help them get rid of the problem dirt, some end up with a permanently damaged autoglass. This article will discuss effective and safe ways to remove every type of windshield