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Dangers of having a cracked windshield

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Windshields are a crucial element of cars. These protect the driver and passengers from serious injuries during a car accident. Being aware of your windshield status is important. 

Even though windshields are made of laminated glass, which is a pretty resistant material, these can still get damaged. Some of the most common causes of windshield damages are: 

Debris, flying rocks, or weather elements such as hurricanes turn into unfortunate accidents.

At Y & L Auto Glass, we care about your safety, and today we want you to be aware of the dangers of having a cracked windshield. 

Historically, driving with a small crack or chip hasn’t been considered dangerous, but a damaged auto glass should be replaced as soon as possible to prevent more damages.

Now, let’s learn what the dangers of having a cracked windshield are:

Vehicle Structural Integrity, a cracked windshield compromises your car’s structural integrity. The windshield glass provides roof support – if a car is involved in a rollover accident, without a strong windshield, the vehicle’s roof will be easily crushed.  This is one of the most critical functions that a car windshield performs, a life-saving function.

Decreased visibility

A cracked windshield decreases visibility if located on the line-of-sight and can hinder your driving. Needless to say, driving with hindered vision can increase your risk of getting into a collision. Cracks also tend to reflect sunlight, causing a blinding glare which is very dangerous.

Shattering Glass

Laminated glass is designed to keep the glass pieces from going everywhere when breakage occurs. This material is safe: it won’t shatter into sharp shards, unlike regular glass. However, this only holds for windshields that have no prior damage (in perfect condition). If you’re driving with a cracked windshield and an accident happens, the glass will shatter, causing severe injuries to the driver and passengers. 

Your vehicle auto glasses are security elements – you should have the best safety glass installed. Poor quality materials are never recommended; we encourage you to check all your auto glasses before driving to avoid any inconveniences. 

Y & L Auto Glass windshield replacement

Since the windshield is an important part of your vehicle’s structural integrity, having it fixed correctly by professionals is a priority. At Y & L Auto Glass, a windshield replacement takes about 40 minutes. We’ll arrive at your location at the most convenient time for you. 

Let us help you by getting the job done in a timely manner so you can go back safely on the road again!

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Here are just a few of the tactics we are taking to protect our customers and associates:

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