Windshield Replacement

Car windshields are made up of two pieces of glass that have a film of plastic sandwiched between them, so that, in the event of an accident, they stay together rather than shattering over the occupants and causing harm. Windshields are easily scratched by worn wiper blades or when removing ice. Chipping from rocks or debris on the road is also another factor that can easily ruin a windshield. Once a crack has begun, no matter how small it is, it will continue to grow with the temperature changes. The Replacement Process If you have full-coverage insurance on the vehicle, the insurance company will replace the windshield without increasing your payment, as long as the windshield is professionally installed. Professional installers will come out to your home or business to replace a windshield for you. You will be charged for the new windshield and the labor for installation. Types Replacement windshields can be purchased with or without a tint across the top. The depth of the tint must be considered in relation to the height of the windshield, so that the tint is not directly in the field of view once the windshield is installed. There are also windshields with a built-in antenna down the center and a connector on the bottom side. If the car did not come with this type of windshield, a hole has to be drilled through the firewall to connect the antenna to the … [Read More...]