The car windscreen is a very important part of any car and the unfortunate thing is that they are prone to damage. The windscreen is obviously made of glass which is a fragile material by nature, this means that we need to take extra care when driving and ensure that the windscreen is in perfect condition each time we turn the engine on to prevent further problems.
Modern windscreens are well made and designed to be dual layered, it also aids in the rigidity of the structure of the car. You are probably seeing why the windscreen is an important part of any car and why it needs to be taken care of. As with many modern products it goes through intense quality checking to reduce the chance of it being easily damaged. The windscreen though, takes a lot of wear and tear in part due to the wiper blades.
This time of year also adds to the problems as the cold weather means we need to scrape the frost off the windscreen which increases the chances of it becoming scratched. There also tends to be more grit and stones on the road than usual and these can easily flick up from the road and chip the windscreen, particularly when driving at speed for example on the motorway. It is really important that you drive with a clear screen because if there are chips or it is dirty, your vision will be impaired which could quickly lead to an accident.
A stone chip is the most common form of damage when it comes to windscreens. There are many road works taking place across the country and this normally means gravel, grit and other debris on the road. When driving around areas with poor road surfaces of which are covered in loose surface materials, take extra care and drive slowly so the stones are less likely to get flicked up on to the windscreen and potentially chipping or cracking it.
Chips in a windscreen can start off as a minor problem but they can quickly turn into a bigger problem as the chip cracks the glass surface. This is why it is very important to get the chip repaired as soon as you notice it. The main reason is cost as getting a chip repaired is relatively cheap and some companies will do it for free if you have the right insurance cover. Whereas if you leave it and the windscreen shatters, getting a new windscreen fitted can cost hundreds of pounds depending on the model of the car. It is also more environmentally friendly to get a chip fixed as your original windscreen will not have to be disposed of.
