Especially if the crack or chip is tiny, you may be tempted to postpone your car window repair or replacement appointment. Here are a few reasons not to:
Health Risks: Your car’s windshield plays a major role in protecting you and your loved ones. In fact, your windshield accounts for more than one-fourth of your vehicle’s total structural strength. A functional windshield helps ensure proper airbag deployment, helps a driver from being ejected from the vehicle, and protects your eyes from the elements. Even though a chip may seem small, repairing it may help save a life. A cracked windshield or side windows can also be distracting and disorienting for the driver. …show more content…
Winter Weather Effects: A cracked window poses health risks during every time of year, but especially during winter.
Snow, sleet, rain, and high winds can exacerbate existing damage and lead to serious problems. Meanwhile, a chip is much more likely to crack amid freezing temperatures than non-freezing ones. Defrosting the window or using a scraper to clean it may also lead to damage.
Cost Considerations: If you catch a chip early on, you can repair the issue before it causes serious and irreparable damage. While a windshield replacement is more costly than a repair, it may also save you trouble and additional expenditures down the road.
To protect your safety, vehicle, and wallet, head to the windshield replacement and repair experts at Glass Pro, Inc. For more information, call today at (513) 874-6559 or visit the
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