In winter, the temperatures can drop quite dramatically and it is vital that your car windshield is fully protected against the extreme cold. The windshield is designed to withstand all weather conditions but freezing temperatures can cause stress problems which sometimes can turn into cracks and damage.
A crack in freezing temperatures will spread quicker and so it is vital that you book a windshield repair service or windshield replacement service with Apex Auto Glass in Texas before the damage is too costly.
Here are some vital tips for protecting your windshield in winter:
- Use winter windshield washer fluid
In winter months, regular windshield washer fluid freezes and so it is very important that you purchase specialist winter windshield washer fluid which has anti freeze properties to stop it from freezing in the car and upon impact with the windshield. This will ensure you are able to wash your windshield while driving to improve your visibility in winter conditions.
- Heat up car slowly
In winter, we often blast the car with hot air to help with the defrosting process. However, the extreme change in temperature can compromise the integrity of the windshield glass and cause the windshield to crack and so you must slowly heat up the car to avoid this damage.
- Use ice scrapers to remove ice and snow
Always use the specially designed ice scrapers to remove the ice and snow from your car windows and not other items you have to hand such as cards or hot water. You should also always scrape the ice horizontally across the glass of the windshield and not vertically or stabbing movements to prevent causing any damage to the glass.
- Use a weatherproof window cover
In winter you will see many people placing a windshield cover over the glass. This not only protects the glass from the freezing temperatures but also makes it much easier and quicker to leave in the morning as there is no ice on the windshield to deal with. If possible you may also park in a garage or covered port to provide increased protection to your windshield glass.
- Use winter wiper blades
There are specialist winter wiper blades available to buy which are essential for use in freezing temperatures. Winter wipers are designed to increase visibility in snowy conditions to ensure you encounter no problems while driving. Consider this change to improve your driving in winter.
It is incredibly important that if you have a chip or crack in your windshield glass, that you book a windshield repair service or even a windshield replacement service before the cold weather makes it worse.
The glass expands and contracts in freezing temperatures and if there is an existing crack in the windshield, water can get into the crack which freezes in the cold weather and therefore causes the crack to spread.
Apex Auto Glass Houston provides a range of professional windshield repair services and windshield replacement services as well as door glass replacement and vent glass replacement to ensure your car and windshield is in excellent condition before winter.
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