Windshield Replacement
If your windshield has a chip or crack in your line of vision, then more than likely you will need to replace it. Cracks or chips that go all the way through the glass are an indication that a replacement is highly warranted. Auto service professionals are the best and only solution to replace your windshield, no matter whether it is your front windshield, rear window windshield, the driver's or passenger's side window.
It is not safe for you as a driver or any occupants, to drive around town with a damaged windshield. The U.S. Department of Transportation has federal regulations which outline minimum requirements for windshield visibility and their conditions. There are also varied state regulations that basically state that the windshield should be “free of discoloration or damage.” Every state's windshield visibility law reports that windshield damage can't impair a driver’s vision.
Does this mean that a law enforcement officer can stop you for a chipped or cracked windshield? Yes, the police can stop you if they believe that your car is not safe. What can happen? The officer
can give you a warning only and they can write you a ticket which means that you have 30 days in which to get your windshield fixed. Also, if the police officer determines that your windshield damage is not safe enough for you to drive, then you can be forced to have it towed.
Under certain state's regulations, auto insurance companies can have a say in windshield glass replacement materials. Most of the laws regulate aftermarket windshields when you use your insurance to cover the replacement. If you use replacement windshields, many states require that you notify your insurance company, in writing of your intent to use aftermarket windshields. Insurance companies state that any replacement glass must be the same quality as the auto industry's OEM (original equipment manufacturer) quality glass.
For these reasons, it is best not to cut corners, go directly to a qualified auto service professional to have your windshield replaced. Yes, it is always your choice what work you have performed to your vehicle's windshield, which is why your choice should be a professional to save you the hassle and aggravation of future costs. Afterall, its the devil you know then the devil you don't that can save your life and anyone riding in your vehicle.
The windshield is designed as two separate pieces of auto laminated glass that has pieced together. The second piece of auto glass is what holds the liquid polymer epoxy windshield repair in place until it is cured. Any other cheaper auto glass is generally a simple single piece where there is no backing to hold the liquid polymer epoxy windshield in place.
There are a number of factors that contribute to a damaged windshield. Muddy or rocky, stony roads can throw gravel onto your windshield with such force that it will crack the glass. Children innocently playing around your car might hit your car with a ball, toys or other objects, causing damage to the windshield.
Changes in temperature levels can also cause damage to your windshield. Molecules that make up glass contracts in cold temperatures and it expands in hot temperatures. The mistake that many auto owners make during extreme cold temperatures, where your glass becomes frozen, is to pour warm water on the windshield in order to defrost it – the results are cracks.
The way that you drive also affects your windshield. If you sudden brake, your car experiences a sudden and strong jerk, which in turn affects the windshield with tiny cracks or even shatter it. A professional auto glass expert can make a determination on the condition of your windshield and they can help you with your insurance company to have them bear the expenses, as part of your policy.
Windshield cracks may not cause problems in the beginning; however, if proper care is not taken during the starting stage of the damage, it will lead to a full replacement, which is a life saver. Remember, windshields are a vital part of any vehicle because it provides safety and excellent drivability.
Choose a highly skilled professional who have the experience and knowledge of windshield damages. They can guide you through the type of glass repair, quotes or replacement charges that affects your time and budget. A windshield glass professional is responsible to give you a trustworthy and exact replacement details to their customers so that your ride down the highways and byways are a safe experience.
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