Windshield Replacement, And What You Need To Know?

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It’s an unfortunate part of life that accidents happen when we least expect them, and often when we are not even At Fault. Nowhere is this more true than when it comes to driving. On the road, it isn’t enough simply to be a good driver, you also have to be lucky. Finding yourself lucky enough to stay away from reckless drivers, those driving under the influence, and those distracted by cell phones and other gadgets is difficult, to say the least. It’s next to impossible, when you consider weather and road conditions, and other unexpected dangers for which you can’t prepare. It’s almost inevitable; if you drive often enough, eventually, you’re going to be involved in an accident.

Fortunately, a majority of accidents are minor and end with a trip to the mechanic, instead of a trip to the emergency room. After an accident, one of the most common things your car may need is windshield replacement or repair.

Most windshield problems aren’t as dramatic as a giant crack in the middle of the windshield. More frequently, the damage starts with a minor chip or crack that expands as time passes. If you don’t repair these minor issues as soon as they appear, they often turn into major problems that end with your car needing a windshield replacement.

Replacing a windshield is much more expensive than repairing the existing one, so before you agree to the replacement, make sure there are not any other options. Sometimes, it pays to get a second opinion from more than one mechanic, just on the off chance that one mechanic may be attempting to talk you into more expensive repairs than are needed.

If you do need to replace your windshield, make sure your mechanic is using OEM, or Original Equipment Manufacturer, glass. It will cost a little more, bot OEM glass is preferable to aftermarket glass because it is the same cut and quality of the glass that was originally installed by the manufacturer. Using OEM replacement parts ensure that the value of the car is not diminished, and the safety rating is not decreased. If you are leasing a car, most retailers will not allow you to use anything but OEM parts, should you need replacements.

Windshield replacement isn’t something that makes anyone’s day, but as far as accident repair goes, it could be much, much worse.