Most Common Reasons for Windshield Cracks in Canada
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Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 Time: 3:39 AM
Everyone has seen pictures of the first ‘motor cars’ which date all the way back to the roaring twenties, nearly a hundred years ago. They had flat glass windscreens that could fold down, however an item like a baseball, or even a tennis ball, could shatter one quite easily. And this happened all the time.
That’s probably one reason why many people these days don’t realize just how different modern windshields are, and how important taking care of them really is.
Today, the windshield is not only an advanced piece of engineering in terms of providing visibility and comfortable driving; they are now extremely strong, and constitute an integral part of your car’s safety.
For instance, when a car goes off the road and rolls over in an accident, the weight of the car would crush the passenger cabin roof like a tin can if it weren’t for the windshield. Its rigidity and tight installation actually accounts for over 50% of the passenger roof compartment’s body strength.
That’s why you need a windshield that’s in top shape. If yours is cracked, consider it a safety issue, and get it fixed right away. That being said, why do they crack in the first place?
Whilst some small jobs related to your car can easily be carried out yourself, a windshield needs to be installed by a professional, with proper training and equipment. If it’s not it won’t be strong enough and may experience strains or stresses that it was not designed to withstand.
If you leave a small chip in the windshield and think that it might not be an issue, you may be in for a surprise. Particularly in cold weather, a bump due to a pothole can cause a chip to turn into a real crack. And these can’t easily be repaired, not safely in any case.
Canadian winters are rough on roads - vast changes in temperature can cause cracks in the road, which lead to potholes. Canada is such a big country that it’s hard to find them all and fill them in right away, so it’s safe to say you’re likely to drive over a few every year. These can cause major cracks, especially at high speeds.
Temperature differences between the car interior and the outside air can cause a major strain on even the most modern windshields. This means they are more fragile in such weather, and this increases the risk of a chip or crack getting worse.
So, next time you pass by a professional windshield repair shop, remember to have your windshield inspected and cared for. This could be a life-saver one day, for you and your family.
Isla Campbell writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.
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Isla Campbell writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.
