A windshield being one of the major and integral parts of a vehicle if damaged has to be repaired or replaced. The repair or replacements entirely depends on the site and extent of the damage. Damages up to three inches long could be easily repaired and fixed by easily available self-repair kits, mobile companies etc. By the self-repair kits one could do the repair work by themselves. By this process the damage minimizes and stops spreading. It takes very less time and easy to use. The repair work done is almost invisible.

Sometimes by this the repair may not be rectified completely because it might leave some minor distortions. Immaterial of the size of damage, it is advisable to get the repair or replacement done at the earliest. It is because if delayed then the damaged area may be affected by dust and dirt, so that it hinders the clarity of repair. In severe cases the window has to be replaced and fixed completely. It is more economical to repair and fix a window rather than replacing it.

Phoenix is the auto glass windshield replacement company. It is a mobile company and manufacturer of the auto glass windshields. It is a reliable company. Dallas is also an auto glass windshield replacement company. It gives lifetime warranty to its customers. Only the reputed companies offer the warranty at no charge. The damages could also be fixed by franchised shops which specialize in these kinds of repairs. They can only fix the chips and cracks but do not install or replace the entire window.

Generally, all the insurance companies have the insurance cover for the window replacement or repair. The coverage is different for both. First, the deductible has to pay and then the company pays for the entire replacement. If it is just a repair then the insurance company waives off the deductible and pays for the entire repair. By this arrangement one saves money.

Before the replacement or the repair of the window a qualified glass specialist examines carefully the damage and assesses whether it should be repaired or replaced? Sometimes a proper repair stops damage to a large extent. The glass used is auto, RV and heavy equipment glass. If a person is an auto club member then the person would be entitled for a discount on the auto windshield replacement.

One should obtain quotes from the several companies which are engaged in this kind of a work, and then it should be decided which company’s quote the best i.e., the expenditure is so quoted. Accordingly, the work should be entrusted. This should be looked into when the entire expenditure has to be paid out of ones pocket. It must be ensured that the company entrusted with the work of replacement should use the original equipment manufacturer components. To conclude all the above mentioned aspects are to be considered and a quality work has to be done so that the safety of all is ensured.

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Believe it or not, a windshield crack is more detrimental to cars today than ever before. It is no longer just cosmetically unappealing, but a legitimate threat to your safety and potentially even a reason to get pulled over the cops. One of the best ways to find out how big of a deal windshield cracks really are is to look how your insurance company handles it. Many car insurance companies have realized that it is much cheaper in the long run to simply fix the cracked windshield, which is why they will wave your deductible and pay for the entire process.

Why a Windshield Crack is Dangerous

1. Shatter While Driving

If a there is even a small chip in your windshield, it will eventually turn into a full fledged windshield crack. This puts both the driver and passengers in serious danger. This is because a large windshield crack disrupts that stability of the windshield. If a structurally unsound windshield is hit with a rock on the highway, there is a higher chance that the windshield will shatter.

2. Makes Collisions More Dangerous

Windshields are designed to be “shatter-proof”. However, once there is a significant windshield crack, the structural integrity of the windshield is compromised. This is critical because windshields are now a more important part of the overall safety of vehicle than ever before. If the windshield shatters upon impact, there is one less barrier between you and the pavement.

3. Fines

In many areas of the country, you could get a fine or a ticket for having a windshield crack. This is because the crack impairs your ability to see the road and can often be considered as “distracted driving”. This can quickly add up to penalties that are much more expensive that simply getting the crack fixed. Additionally, if there is a large crack in your windshield and you get into an accident, you are at a much higher risk of being labeled “at fault” for the accident because you couldn’t see the whole road.

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Camping is a relaxing fun way to vacation, especially if you plan it out right. Camping is a great way to see our beautiful country up close and personal. Biking and hiking, canoeing and kayaking, fishing and hunting, what a better way to capture the beauty of God’s creation and enjoying the serenity of peace and quiet. Enjoy the peacefulness of solitude, listening to the therapeutic sounds of nature, or enjoying the companionship of friends and family, hearing the laughter and stories told around the campfire. Whatever is your choice of camping, choosing the right tent is synonymous with comfort.

For those who love the great outdoors and being close to nature, tent camping is the best way to go. Tent camping allows the adventurer to experience the wild and wonderful wilderness up close and personal. RV camping is great fun but is also very limited to where you can go camping. With tent camping you can go practically anywhere. Having the right equipment to match your style of camping only makes the adventure calling you back for more.

• Gigatent has produced an amazing, rather attractive comfortable tent, called the Mt. Washington. The contemporary exterior shape allows for a large free standing dome tent with 1 large D-shaped door with a large window and 4 ceiling vents. The free standing style makes them easier to position in a campsite and requires less staking which means less time during set up. It is simple to set up! Gigatent tents are specifically designed to give the user the most interior volume possible. The Mt.Washington tent is a beautiful tent inside and out with a dome area spacious enough for 2-3 people. Gigatent uses a door zipper design known as The Twin Track zipper. There are 2 zippers for every door. One zipper is horizontal and the other zipper is vertical with a slight curve. The Twin Track design minimizes the curve to the vertical zipper which can cause the zipper to fail sooner than a straight one, it also allows for a larger and easier entrance in doorway. Gigatent uses a larger zipper for their doors than most other manufacturers. Gigatent uses only nickel plated zipper sliders on their tents which slide easier and last longer. Gigatent uses larger diameter poles and shock cord in most of their products more than the competition uses. The poles are cable corded together instead of chain corded to reduce the possibility of breakage. A large pole supports a 11 sq ft vestibule that holds backpacks and shelters the door from rain. Gigatent uses materials that are heavier coated than most manufacturers. Gigatent tents use a heavier millimeter measured coating on the rain fly, because the force generated by a storm is greatest on the rain fly. Gigatent tent bodies are coated as well. The full coverage provides an extra amount of weather protection. Storm tie outs allow extra stability in windy conditions. Aluminum poles provide many years of use. Wow, what a tent! If you are interested in owning a spacious, well made, comfortable tent, then you should consider the attractive Gigatent Mt. Washington tent! Gigatent produces high quality tents, for your comfort and protection.
• The Campright Portable Pop Up Tents are the tents of the future. This amazing tent allows for set up in an instant. The same technique use in the automobile windshield shade is now used in the camping tent world. There are no poles to deal with and set up is a minute away. Children can even set up the pop up tent, giving parents a little extra spare time. The Pop up tent comes with a carrying bag. Once the tent is removed from the carrying bag, the tent will pop open by itself. Put a few tie down stakes in the ground and within a minute you are camping. The Campright pop up tent has two windows for air flow, a large door, all with a no-see-um-mesh screens and storm covers. The pop up tents fabric is water resistant with seal seems, so no rain fly is necessary. The tents floor is also water resistant and no ground tarp or covering is needed. Keeps you and your supplies dry! The Pop up tent is the new thing for future campers, you have to see it and try it to believe it!
• The Sportz X-Plorer PAC is a complete one man camping package. The Napier Sportz X-Plorer Pac Tent Sportz tents are as easy to set up as a normal camping tent. The PAC is water resistant, so rain or shine, you are protected. Every thing you will need is packed together in the Sportz X-Plorer PAC, so pick it up, run out the door and go camping! The PAC includes a 1-person tent, full rain fly, one mummy style sleeping bag, one folding stool and a carrying bag. All items pack conveniently into a heavy-duty bag that features adjustable straps that can attach to any rack, pack, or backpack. You can carry the PAC anywhere, it is so compact! Ideal for adventurers who enjoy hiking, ATV riding, horseback riding, kayaking, canoeing, camping and many more activities. Take the PAC on a bike, motorcycle, scooter, 4-wheeler, on anything and go! The PAC is so light you can take it anywhere! If you are up for a light and easy way to camp out, check out the Napier Sportz X-Plorer PAC! Ready, set, go! Everything in one PAC!

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For most automobile owners, changing oil and doing routine maintenance checks are important aspects of keeping the vehicle healthy. When the car manifests signs of problems, the driver would usually make sure it is corrected immediately to avoid more costly repairs later. But one thing most car owners neglect, but should not, is the windshield. Although the windshield does not belong with the ‘mysterious’ underhood components and seems to be transparent in its use, its importance cannot be understated. As with any car component problems, windshield damage should be repaired immediately.

Many people doubt the value of a chip repair. Paying fifty bucks for a chip repair that is barely the size of a nickel seems unreasonable. However, most do not realize that the windshield is very fragile to internal stress. It may look impenetrable, but when subjected to road and temperature stress, the chip can easily become a crack. Searching recent forums, an Acura owner’s tolerance of “an annoying little rock chip [had] finally become a long streak across the middle of [his] windshield.” (1)

Your Windshield

As with all things, let’s begin with the basics.

Windshield glass is a type of laminated glass. It consists of two layers of special composite glass with a laminate in between the layers. The laminate usually is made from a form of vinyl plastic, which is in simple terms, a very strong plastic. The laminate acts as a sticking board for the inner and outer layer of glass, which serves to hold both layers together and provides a surface in the event of shattering for glass fragments to adhere to.

A black frame, referred as the ‘frit’, lines the outer edges of the windshield, commonly 2-3 inches wide and even wider on top. The frit protects the urethane molding (generally speaking, glue that bonds windshield to car) of the windshield from the sun’s ultraviolet rays. Without the frit, the urethane would melt and cease to hold the windshield to the body frame. This is what happens with rear-view mirrors that are incorrectly installed; they fall off the windshield after the adhesives melt in the sun’s heat.

Functions of Your Windshield

Windshields play essential roles in vehicle safety and drivability. First and the most apparent function of the windshield is blocking wind and airborne debris from you and providing a clear perspective of road conditions. This is more of a drivability issue. The next two functions are safety-related, especially during an accident. In a frontal collision, two safety features of the car minimize impact damage to the driver and passenger: SRS Airbag and seat belts. In order for the airbag to deploy properly, the windshield needs to be in place. It stops the airbag from deploying upwards and redirects the direction of inflation toward the driver. In a rollover, windshield serves dually to prevent the roof of the car from collapsing and the passenger from having any body parts hanging outside the car. This issue is more pertinent with side windows, where loose body parts will dramatically increase fatality rates.

An improperly installed or cracked windshield will jeopardize your safety. One, the windshield may crack up and eventually lose integrity and shatter. Two, during an accident, the windshield will fly apart on airbag deployment with shards of glass spewing all over the place. And the airbag will be less effective. Third, on a rollover, compression stress will first stretch the crack from end to end and then finally break the windshield. Flying glass shards are very sharp and dangerous.

How Your Windshield is Installed

Ok, are you still following me? In the above sections, I have mentioned windshield structure and function. This section will cover windshield installation. The next section will tell you about windshield stress areas that dictate how likely a chip or crack is going to develop further.

Windshield placement is a highly robotic and computer-controlled process in the assembly line of automobile manufacturing. Computerized alignment and placement procedures ensure that both molding and windshield are accurately fitted. Preparation of the car frame provides a clean surface to which the windshield could bond. Furthermore, there is ample time between windshield installation and the end of the production line for the molding to cure. Because of these exacting processes, the quality that comes out the factory is the best.

For aftermarket windshield installation, getting rid of the original windshield properly is foremost to a good replacement. The correct installation techniques require removal of the old molding and lower windshield cowl panel. Subsequently the glass is cut out, leaving around 1/16″ of urethane bedding. The channel area, where the urethane adhesives bond, should be primed to inhibit rust formation. Rust formation will eventually weaken the bonding of the windshield to the car. After placement of the windshield, the car should be given from 1-24 hours to cure, depending on the adhesives used.

Some unethical replacement practices include shortcuts, such as close-cutting, flush-cutting and jumping-the-cowl. These will not be covered here, but if you are interested, you may read about these shortcuts in brief in the second link in References.

Stresses the Windshield Endures

Whether your car is parked, speeding east on Highway 60 or turtle-ing in the morning rush hour on I-10, your windshield endures many abuses: temperature changes (most notably night cooling and day heating,) road vibrations and car body frame shears, and road debris.

Because glass expands and shrinks at a slower rate than the metal body frame it is located in, during temperature changes, for example a rise in ambient temperature, the expanding metal pushes in on the sides of the windshield; conversely, a decrease in the ambient temperature exerts a pulling force on the edges of the windshield.

Now imagine, in addition to temperature stress, the constant pulling and pushing of the windshield from the body frame absorbing road impact. A stress gradient exists within the windshield. The highest stress occurs around the edges and lessens gradually approaching the center point of the windshield.

So far so good…Then a rock hits the windshield and creates an opening. Usually the windshield could distribute temperature and vibrational stress to its neighboring glass molecule. Now, however, tension would accumulate along the edge of the crack until it travels down to the border of intact and separated glass. The extra tension causes the borderline intact glass to separate, since it is the next weakest point and would continue until something is done about it.

Stress gradients correlate directly to the likelihood of a chip or crack developing further. A stone break in a high stress area, i.e. the sides, is more likely to evolve into a crack. Cracks that start from the edges usually travel to the center of less stress, just as water flows from high pressure to low pressure. Depending on shearing forces the car body exerts on the windshield, the crack may actually travel in different directions.

Value Windshield Chip Repair Services

After you read this article, we hope that you have a deeper appreciation of the value of the windshield chip and crack repair that our service sector provides to you. By repairing stone breaks and cracks when repairable, we save you time and expense and give you quality. Cars retain their originally fitted windshield, which is ever more important in new models where windshield design have reached the stage that correct replacement is paramount to ensure a snug fit and prevent stress cracks from developing. (Stress crack can occur even without external damage, especially if the windshield is not designed to fit on certain car models.)

Properly done repairs will enhance the strength of the windshield, reduce optical distraction, restrict damage area and maintain a smooth surface for wiper operation.

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References

1 Acura Owner
http://cl.acurazine.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-174634.html

2 Windshield Replacement Shortcuts
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It is a fact that auto windshields tend to crack or break and then need replacement and repair. This happens for several reasons. For example, a chip of gravel can hit the windshield while the car is moving. Accidents can obviously cause the windshield to break completely. Extreme cold weather conditions are also often the culprit. Many times, car windshields from becoming victims of acts of vandalism or careless driving of others. The point is that the windshields of cars are made of tempered glass, glass, but it is still susceptible to damage.

The problem is that the replacement of windshields of cars is a costly affair. A viable alternative is to repair the windshield, which most insurance companies now in place to accept the replacement. In fact, even waive the deductible of the client that he or she must choose to repair rather than replace the windshields of cars. This makes financial sense for insurance companies too, because save millions each year in this way. By repairing rather than replacing a car windscreen, windscreen keeps the original integrity of the seal from the factory. In short, everyone wins. Windshield repair is a high-margin specialty, so it is a huge industry.

Windshields of cars damaged in varying degrees. Often, car owners ignore a small crack caused by a flying stone or minor collision. This may be an error, since small cracks tend to spread on a car windshield, especially in cold weather. This is because car manufacturers do windshields of tempered glass under intense pressure. The glass density is very high and this causes cracks to widen gradually. In other words, even small cracks in the windshield a car can be a serious matter.

Fortunately, it is now possible to repair cracks and scratches seriously crazed windshield of cars. Automobile windshield repair solutions include a revolutionary new PRISM (pre-injection resin suspension) technology and various techniques involving the injection of resin into the cracks with or without vacuum. The problem with all these methods of repairing windshield is the car owner who can not use the car shortly after the repairs. No adhesive that allows the car owner to drive immediately after the repair process exists to date. You must fill out the cure to be effective. This process can take as little as an hour or even a day, depending on the compounds used.

Of course, a car windshield may not be salvageable and repair is not a viable option then. In such cases, the car owner has no alternative but to replace the windshield. Auto safety regulations require that a motor vehicle has a windshield that does not affect the driver’s ability to navigate effectively.

It is possible to carry out car windscreen replacement and repair without the participation of professionals in the process. There are many types of automobile windshield replacement and repair kits available on the market today. Windshield repair kits usually feature composite resin that acts as filler, the resin filling nozzles into the crack, holding structures to stabilize the affected area and the curing lamps to accelerate the setting process. Such car windscreen replacement and repair do-it-yourself solutions include instructional videos that guide the car owner on the proper use of the kit.

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Car insurance is an important thing to have. It can protect a driver from being sued in case of an accident and it can help to cover the cost of repairs should an accident occur. Some protection is required by regional laws and the amount varies from state to state. Here are some basic facts about selecting appropriate options in automobile insurance:

- Liability car insurance: Liability policies offer protection in cases where the covered driver is at fault in an accident. If the policy owner incurs damages against another vehicle, driver or property and are deemed liable, they will be covered, financially and medically.

- Comprehensive: Comprehensive is also referred to as full coverage. This means that every aspect is covered, including theft or damage that incurs without a collision with another vehicle. Some examples include hitting a deer in the road, hail damage or a boulder rolling onto the car during a mountain road drive.

- Collision: When a policy states that it covers collisions, it is referring to vehicles that crash into each other, whether one or both of them are in motion.

- Underinsured motorist: This type of coverage is designed to protect an insured driver has an accident with an uninsured car and driver. If the driver who is at fault carries no coverage or lacks adequate coverage to pay for damage and bodily injury, this option will prove useful.

- Towing coverage: Certain policies may have the option of covering towing expenses, should the vehicle break down somewhere and need to be hauled into the shop. The monthly cost for this service is fairly small when compared to a towing charge. If it becomes necessary for a car to be towed, the driver will be extremely glad that they signed up for it.

- Windshield glass protection: If a rock hits the windshield while the automobile is speeding down a freeway, the windshield glass may crack and begin to hamper visibility. With glass protection, full replacement or repair will be performed and paid for by the insurance company.

The amount of car insurance that a policy holder carries will depend on a variety of factors. One factor is the state that the auto is registered in. Each state has different minimum coverage limits that drivers must adhere to. Another factor will depend on whether the car is being financed or whether it’s owned free and clear. Financial lending institutions that hold the note on a vehicle will require the owner to carry full coverage.

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Facts are if your windshield has been damaged by rocks or debris, 90% of the time this damage can be repaired successfully. That means you won’t need to spend the time or money to have a new windshield installed anyway, and most insurance companies love for their customers to have their windshields repaired before its too late and the cracks spread across the glass too far. They will even reward you by reimbursing the entire cost for a repair and not increase your rates, go against your policy’s deductible and spells no costs to you. You’ve been paying them all that money for years anyway, you might as well have them help you out, and windshield repairs are one of the few areas where they will pay you.

If you can find a company that only works on repairs to fix windshield chips, stars, and cracks you won’t even need this information. A company like that will not try to use the old bait and switch sales method, where they come out to fix a small rock chip or crack but they have the windshield on their truck that just happens to fit your auto. You know the rest, they can’t fix your windshield so the only alternative is to put the new in they just happen to have on the truck. They got all that information from you when you called them to check on their price to fix your windshield.

A company that is only in business to repair auto glass makes their living from fixing or repairing the windshield verses trying to sell you on a new one. In contrast, a company that is replacing glass really only makes the income they want when they are slapping on new windshields. Repairs as an option are just a way to get to talk to you about purchasing a new one from them.

Now here’s Misconception # 1: All windshields are the same.

No. Usually the best windshield is the one that the manufacturer installed in the car when it was new. Aftermarket windshields tend to be thinner and more brittle which will cause it to break easier, and they don’t fit your car properly. Many of these cheaper windshields must be forced to fit your vehicle. Also, an aftermarket windshield may deduct from the value of your vehicle when you trade it in, and you may be charged by your leasing company for not having the original equipment. Each windshield has a tag in one corner that indentifies the manufacturer and grade of the glass so this information is readily available.

Misconception #2: Your windshield is not considered part of the safety equipment of your car.

No. The engineers of today’s vehicles use the windshield to help restrain you and your family from being ejected in case of an

accident. Windshields are designed to support the roof in case your vehicle rolls over in a crash, plus it helps the airbag to deploy properly. An improperly installed windshield could put you and your family at great risk in the case of an accident.

Misconception #3: You can safely drive your car immediately after a new windshield is installed.

No. This could be a deadly mistake. The adhesives that hold your windshield in place take time to set up. This could be as few as 2

hours to as much as 24 hours, and even this will vary greatly with weather conditions. The warmer and wetter the faster the

adhesives cure. The colder and drier the longer it takes to cure. Another problem with driving the vehicle too soon is the windshield

could shift slightly and cause it to leak when it rains or cause annoying air leaks that require reinstallation of the glass. This is why fixing a rock chip or crack damage should always be your first choice. Repairs save your auto’s original equipment eliminating these issues altogether.

Misconception #4: You must go where your insurance company tells you to go to have your auto glass replaced.

No. By law, as a policy holder, you have the right to choose any auto glass shop. The insurance company cannot direct you or influence you to go to a particular shop as a condition for payment. In addition, many insurance companies use glass networks as a means of handling their claims. You may be told to call an 800 number to submit your claim or fill out a form on a website. If so, you may be arbitrarily sent to a glass shop that doesn’t adhere to the strict standards that your vehicle manufacturer recommends.

If you have comprehensive insurance on your vehicle, calling around to get prices is a waste of your time since the price has already been negotiated in advance with your insurance company. Most consumers carry $500 deductibles so if a replacement windshield is $300, they pay the full amount with no help from the insurance company.

If you have no coverage or a high deductible, make sure you get an estimate in writing in advance to avoid any bait and switch tactics used by some windshield replacement companies. Remember these shops make more money on replacements then repairs. They will be ready to tell you that the damage cannot be repaired or they may quote you an unreasonably high price to fix your original windshield to tempt you to go for their new one. Always remember if the price is too good to be true it probably is.

There are the four misconceptions consumers must be aware of before purchasing a new auto windshield. But-if you want your vehicle to be returned to its original crash worthiness – helping to keep you and your family safe – get your windshield repaired as soon as the damage occurs. You wouldn’t throw away your tires if they just had a small puncture, so get your windshield repaired instead of waiting until its too late. This information will save you time, and money which we all could use a little of.

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State laws on mounting GPS to windshield and Dash mounts?

What Website can i get a list of all state laws on GPS mounting weather if it's legal in certain states.and states that its illegal.

Can an auto windshield coating create little stars all over my windshield visible on rainy nights?

yes. in fact, the way the process works is that in your cars assembly plant, there is an ancient chinese wizard bound by spurlocks and magic root. The wizard, who is thousands of years old and who has infinite wisdom, was captured by Itsuro Yamamoto in 1342, and was forced into prostitution shortly thereafter. After hundreds of years of demoralizing work, he lost his charm and with it, most of his abilities. However, he did retain the ability to create automobile windshield stars, which shine on dark nights using Elfin Magic.
Anyways, in 1984, car companies put an ad in the paper for ancient chinese wizards capable of producing windshield stars. He didnt want to do it, but he was really tired of welfare, so he agreed. Then they tricked him, chained him up, and overwork him because they know he is immortal.

Hope that answers your question.

Having a clean windshield is not just for appearance sake. It contributes greatly to your driving safety. If your windshield is cloudy or unclear, how can you drive? You could be a danger to yourself as well as others. No one should drive with a dirty windshield. Fortunately, every automobile comes with a windshield washer cleaning system. The only thing you have to do is make sure it always contains the appropriate amount of fluid.

Don’t settle for just water. Water alone will not always get the job done. Economically speaking windshield washer fluid is cheaper than a gallon of water – not to mention that it has an anti-icing system built right into it. That’s right; windshield washer fluid does not freeze. You can actually spray the fluid directly onto your windshield to break down any freezing that may occur during winter driving.

Filling Washer Fluid

This is as easy it gets. First, you open the hood of your car and make sure it is well supported or propped. Next locate the white plastic container. The cap will have a picture of the windshield and wipers. The cap itself is usually blue but yours may have a different color. Either way, the picture of the windshield and wipers should be obvious. Once located, open the container cap and fill it. That’s it. How easy is that?

Make Your Own Washer Fluid

You can even make your own washer fluid. After seeing this, you may never buy it again

Here a short list of what you’ll need:

• Water
• White vinegar
• A funnel
• An empty milk jug or container

Instructions:

Mix equal parts of white vinegar and water.. Once thoroughly mixed, use the solution to fill the windshield washer container under your hood.

“That’s it?!” you might say. Yep. This is why it works: The vinegar contains acetic acid, which breaks up and dissolves all sorts of grime on your windshield including bugs and sap.

The benefits of this homemade solution is that it inexpensive and effective. It is also environmentally friendly which is important.

Windshield Maintenance for Summer and Winter Driving

Safe driving should always be a guiding principle when you’re behind the wheel. As the warmer months approach, road trips and visits to family can be a lot of fun. In these economic times, it may be a good alternative to a plane ticket and traveling half way around the world, which is also great. But driving to see family has its own separate rewards and undoubtedly, during summer months and with kids out of school, many families will be doing just that. But, if you are driving to your warm weather destination, don’t neglect your windshield. A clean windshield promotes safety. It should always be a priority, especially if you have your kids in the backseat. Besides, caring for your windshield is among the easiest car care tasks you could perform.

During winter holiday driving, the season makes us more aware of our windshield fluid levels. But in warmer months, we seem to forget about checking the levels. It may not be snowing but as cars slosh through muddy roads, you’ll find that some of this grime will find its way to your windshield. But, if you’ve filled up the washer reservoir with fluid then you’ll have no problems. Don’t wait until a situation occurs to remind you to top off your windshield washer levels. Many people get a windshield treatment done also. Just make inspecting your washer fluid level part of your normal regular car maintenance.

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