How Can I Avoid Windscreen Damage While Driving in the East Midlands?
When you set out on a car journey, you want to arrive with your vehicle in one piece, but unfortunately there are a lot of hazards on the road. One of the most vulnerable parts of your car is your windscreen, which can fall victim to chips and cracks for many reasons, especially when you’re driving around busy areas of the East Midlands such as the M1. Since windscreens are so important to ensure you have good vision, taking a few precautions can help you avoid front or rear windscreen replacement, and therefore save you money. Here’s a few tips when you’re out and about.
Watch out for debris
Whether it’s loose chips on the road, or debris falling from a lorry, even a small stone can bounce off the road and damage your car glass. When this happens, you may need auto glass replacement, although sometimes you can just get the chip repaired. Around cities such as Derby and Nottingham, you’ll often see freshly laid roads with stone chips, so look out for signs warning of temporary speed limits. If you see vehicles such as tipper lorries with loose loads, give them plenty of space to avoid damage, and try to pass them once you have plenty of space.
Storm damage
A spate of gales or thunderstorms can often mean lots of damaged car glass, either due to loose debris from the road, or branches falling from trees. Scratches or chips can mean you need car glass replacement, so avoid driving during really bad weather, and park your car somewhere sheltered such as a garage if possible.
Cold weather
The East Midlands is no stranger to the cold and ice, and this can lead to problems such as:
- Cold weather causing the glass to contract and expand, causing small cracks
- Moisture causing existing cracks to spread
- Glass distorting due to difference between indoor and outdoor temperatures
- Using hot water to defrost, causing larger cracks
During the winter months, it’s especially important to check for small chips and cracks, and to get chipped windscreen repairs carried out as soon as possible, which can help you avoid many of the issues above.
Sunlight
While heatwaves in the UK are short, a windscreen that’s already weak can sometimes become further damaged during hot weather. That’s why it’s worth looking for cheap car glass replacement if hot weather is on the way. In some areas of the East Midlands, such as Leicester, it can be difficult to find a parking space, let alone a shady one, so bring a windscreen shade to block the sunlight.
Crashes or impacts
Accidents are a major cause of car glass damage, although it’s not always obvious right away. Sometimes, a side collision or reversing into an object can cause structural damage, which weakens your glass meaning it’s more likely to get damaged with a change of weather. It’s worth getting your auto windscreen checked after an accident to ensure it’s all safe, and to offer advice on the best way to proceed, whether repairs or replacement.
If you are in the East Midlands and suffer damage to your windscreen, call We Replace Any Car Glass any time on 07931 795 565, with phone lines open 24/7.
