Changing seasons often mean your car’s windshield needs some extra care to avoid repair. With the Fall weather leaves and twigs get deposited on your windshield and the colder temperatures in Winter months bring can damage it, often beyond repair. There are some precautions you can take to avoid the expense of replacing your windshield from a Victoria Glass Shop.

Be sure to give the windshield a thorough cleaning. Fall and Winter don’t always see us cleaning our vehicles as frequently, it’s a good idea from time to time to clean your windshield. Rain, leaves and debris combined together can damage the glass, clearing the windshield and giving  it a thorough clean will prevent damage. Neglecting to clear your windshield will limit your ability to see and could lead to an accident.

Replace your windshield wipers. If you notice your wiper blades are damaged be sure to replace them as soon as possible. Leaving them could cause further damage, especially during the Fall months. Imagine driving along and being hit by a sudden storm and wishing you hadn’t delayed replacing those worn out wiper blades. Inspect your blades and if you notice any rough cuts, cracks or worn rubber these are signs it’s time to replace them. Wiper blades get a lot of use and are exposed to rain and drying sun that take their toll. Regularly check wiper blades to be sure they are in good condition. Often the sounds they make can be a sign they need replacing, do they vibrate or make a lot of scratching noise. All good signs you need to replace them to prevent further damage to the windshield.

If you have a chip or crack in the windshield, take it to a professional. Lastly if you have a damaged windshield don’t delay in having it repaired. If you have a crack or chip in the glass prompt attention can mean avoiding the more costly need to replace it. A professional is the best choice to avoid replacing a windshield by having it expertly repaired, don’t attempt to fix it yourself. Leave it as is and further damage could occur from cold weather since cold air can seep into the crack and weaken the glass even more.

When you’re searching for Auto Glass Repair in Victoria BC the professionals at First Response have the expertise to repair or replace your windshield. They are trained to fix those cracks or chips in the windshield and advise you if a replacement is necessary.