Read article below to known how to fix your automobile windshield problem.
Problems with Your Windshield May not be Crystal Clear
(NewsUSA) - Did you know the windshield of your automobile is a safety device like air bags and safety belts? Aside from the protection from wind, water and debris, your car's windshield can help save your life, and the lives of your passengers, by ensuring you are not thrown from the vehicle in a collision. Additionally, your windshield can play a role in the deployment of your air bags in an accident and also support the roof of your car.
So, the next time you take your car in for new brakes or tires, don't neglect your windshield. You can even conduct your own inspection with these simple steps from AAA.
* Check the entire windshield, inside and out, for chips and cracks. Minor chips and very small cracks may be repairable if they are outside the driver's primary line of sight. Any significant cracks or damage will require windshield replacement.
* Check around the edge of the glass for damage to the surrounding body work. Any problems that affect the seal of the glass to the body can weaken structural integrity and should be repaired.
* Check the windshield wipers to make sure the rubber blades are soft and pliable. Hard, brittle or damaged blades can break and allow the metal wiper arm to scratch the glass.
If your windshield is not up to par, and you need to replace it, don't bargain hunt. The lowest possible price should not be a primary consideration when having a windshield replaced. Instead, look for a top-quality professional installation that will maintain the structural integrity and other safety features
built into your vehicle at 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.
It is also important to watch the installation process. See if the technician checks for a front passenger-side air bag and makes appropriate accommodations if present; removes the old windshield sealant and leaves approximately one-sixteenth of an inch of bonding surface; wears latex or nitrile gloves to avoid contaminating
the bonding surfaces; and cleans and primes both the glass and vehicle body in the areas where the urethane adhesive makes contact.
If you are seeking a qualified facility to repair or replace your windshield, visit www.myautoglass.org,
the Web site of the Coalition for Auto Glass Safety and Public Awareness.
