A windshield is an integral part of the structural strength of the vehicle. It offers not only protection from the outside elements but also acts as a protective layer for the occupants inside against flying debris. In the event of a crash or rollover accident, the windshield supports the roof, thereby preventing passengers from being thrown from the vehicle. Your … [Read more...]
How to Fix a Chip on Your Windsheld
You’re driving behind a large truck and suddenly you see a stone flying right through your windscreen causing a visible chip. You’re wondering whether or not the chip is repairable and if it is, how can you do it? Generally, to fix a chip on a windscreen is straightforward. You just need a windshield repair kit and you can do it by yourself. However, not all chips are … [Read more...]
Windshield Repair: The Impact of Winter Weather on Chipped and Cracked Windshields
Winter is rough on your vehicle if you live in the northern-most parts of North America, including US states like Maine, Alaska, and Michigan, and Canada? The good news is that the northern hemisphere winter is over for now. Spring is here, and summer is just around the corner. Consequently, it is easy to forget the harsh winter conditions that people living in the far … [Read more...]
5 Reasons why You Should Repair Automotive Windshield Chips
"The driver on the highway is safe not when he reads the signs, but when he obeys them." - Aiden Wilson Tozer Does your vehicle’s windshield have one or more pinhead chips on either side of the glass which are smaller than a Canadian looney? If so, what do you do? Do you leave it until it cracks and needs to be replaced or take it to a well-established windshield … [Read more...]
How to Preserve Windshield Integrity
Everyone knows a car’s windshield protects drivers and passengers from outside debris, dust, wind, rain, and other elements. But not everyone is aware of its importance in maintaining a vehicle’s integrity. The windshield gives a sufficient amount of support to the cabin of a vehicle. This support becomes even more crucial in the event of a collision. The windshield absorbs … [Read more...]