5 Common Reasons To Need Auto Glass Repair Services

There are quite a few reasons why you might need auto glass repair services. Feel free to read about the most common issues and how they can be solved.

Did you know that Florida state law requires that your windshield be unobstructed? If you get pulled over with a cracked windshield that affects your view, you could find yourself getting an expensive ticket.

This is just one reason why auto glass repair is so important. It keeps you safe and on the right side of the law. Plus, a chipped or cracked windshield isn't the look most of us are going for.

Let's take a look at the five most common reasons why the people of Florida need auto glass repair services.

1. Chips Can Turn Into Cracks

Are you a driver who hates gravel roads? Chances are you've been burned by a chip in your windshield. However carefully you try to pick your way down them, there's always an evil lump on a mission to destroy your windshield.

If you've ever had a cracked windshield and hoped for the best, you know it doesn't take long for things to go south. Under normal circumstances, the forces exerted on the windshield spread safely over the entire piece of glass. But when there's a crack or chip, it develops a weakness.

Drive over a bump in the road or take it to the car wash and that chip can quickly expand into a huge crack. The good news is that if you take the chip to a glass repair shop, they'll be able to sort it in no time. They can fill the chip and you'll barely be able to see it was ever there. 

But if you leave a small chip or crack to become a big one, it can't be repaired. You'll have to replace the entire windshield.

2. Poor Visibility

Poor visibility doesn't just make it more likely that you'll get a ticket. It's downright dangerous.

Even just a couple of chips right in your line of vision can be very distracting. They can reflect light in your eyes that can make it easier for you to get into an accident. And as time goes by they're only going to get worse.

Chances are you'll come out one morning and find a huge crack in your windshield. It's better to opt for auto glass repair when the problem's small and potentially fixable.

3. Poor Installation

Have you ever had your windshield replaced only to notice that it's not watertight?

Replacing a windshield looks pretty simple but like so many things if you don't actually know what you're doing it's easy to get it wrong. The seals won't be flush and tight and you'll get rainwater and melting ice flooding into the cabin.

Another mistake is driving the car too soon after the new windshield has been fitted. The adhesives need a little time to cure and hold the new auto glass in place. If you drive too soon, it could shift and the glass might be distorted or reflect the light strangely.

Getting a buddy to help you fit a new windshield might seem like a cost-saving. But for a truly professional job, you need to head to a glass and auto repair shop that knows what it's doing.

4. Less Protection in an Accident

If you get in a car wreck, it's true that windshields often get cracked and even smashed up.

But if your windshield is already compromised, it'll offer less protection during the impact. That's dangerous for you and your passengers.

Plus, it's more likely to crack, smash or move out of place when the airbags go off. Airbags can be pretty violent when they open. They rely on the windshield doing its job and being able to withstand the force of the airbag opening.

If the windshield is already weak, it could blow out more easily during a collision.

Also, here's something you might not have thought of. The windshield is actually a crucial structural component of the vehicle. It acts as a supporting component for the roof. 

In real life crashes, it rarely moves out of place. But when it is cracked, it'll provide less protection in the event of an accident. 

So if you get a chip or crack, get it treated straight away. Even if you need a full windshield replacement, it's a small price to pay compared with your safety during a collision.

5. Broken Car Windows

Auto windshields are not the only pieces of auto glass that need to be kept in good condition. Although car windows are a little less vulnerable, they can also get cracked during accidents - even low-speed ones. 

Diagonal and side impacts are the most likely to cause car windows to break. Take care at intersections to reduce the risk of these types of accidents. And if they get cracked or broken, car window replacement is the only way to go.

Car windows are also vulnerable to thieves. If they spot something that looks valuable lying on the seat, they can smash the window and grab it in a matter of seconds. And these days, thieves are also after your personal information.

The car registration is one of the most valuable things they can get their hands on. Thieves are breaking car windows and using crowbars to break into the glove box.

Once they get their hands on it, they've got your name and address, plus details about the vehicle. They can use this information to commit fraud. We hope this never happens to you, but if it does head straight for the auto glass windshield repair shop.

Choose Solar Shade Window Tint for Auto Glass Repair

If you've got a chipped or cracked windshield or car window, you need auto glass repair. Don't hope for the best, because it will get worse sooner or later. In the meantime, you and your passengers are not protected.

Head down to Solar Shade Window Tint. We have serviced thousands of satisfied customers from Jacksonville and the Lake City. Our goal is your complete satisfaction.

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