Creating Safer Cars

Posted on: 29 September 2019

Do you have a damaged windshield on your car? Did a kid break one of your vehicle's side windows and you've been putting off getting it replaced? If you're like a lot of people, you may have found some reasons to put off getting the glass repaired or replaced. You do not want to continue to do that though. Some of the reasons why you should actually get your window or windshield replaced include:

Safety: Driving with a broken window or a damaged windshield can be more dangerous than you might expect. If it's the windshield, cracks can cause glare that will make it difficult to see at unexpected moments. When it's a side window, the whole window itself is most likely gone. This makes it impossible to roll up the window during inclement weather to keep out rain and/or high winds. Some people resort to things like taping a garbage bag over the window in question but this results in a blind spot that can lead to an accident. With professional window replacement services, you can have a new window put in so that these dangerous situations won't occur.

Comfort: While it's not really an issue if you simply have a cracked windshield, comfort can be a major issue when you have a missing side window. Without the window in place, you have no way of keeping out the heat or the cold. A garbage bag or other plastic sheeting can only do so much to keep heat or cold out of your vehicle. Running your air conditioner or your heater is just going to be a waste of fuel if you don't let one of your local window replacement services fix your window.

Money: It can cost money to repair or replace any damaged auto glass, this is true. However, not getting them repaired or replaced can also cost you money. In many jurisdictions, it is a ticketable offense to be driving around in a vehicle with damaged glass. Not every police officer is going to pull you over if he or she realizes that you have broken or missing windows but it is something that may get added on to any other ticket that you happen to get. Even if you can get the ticket dismissed because you got window replacement services to put in a new window or windshield, you'll still be losing money by having to take a day off work so that you can go to court.