Safety in Windshield Replacement
The windshield in your vehicle is your first line of defense. This invisible shield protects you and other vehicle occupants from flying debris, keeps you in the car in the event of an accident, provides stability for the deployment of the passenger side airbag, and adds structural integrity to your vehicle during a rollover accident. For these reasons and more, it is vitally important that the windshield in your vehicle is installed properly.
Unfortunately for consumers, the steps for a proper windshield installation offer a number of opportunities for auto glass shops to cut corners and reduce cost. At Adkins Glass, we spare no expense to ensure your windshield is as safe as it possibly can be. Our windshield replacement technicians are annually trained to understand and follow each and every step leading up to a safe windshield replacement. In our efforts to guarantee the highest level of quality, windshield replacements performed by Adkins Glass often exceed national windshield replacement safety requirements.
There are a number of factors that contribute to your windshield's ability to keep you safe:
- The glass itself must be structurally sound - no chips, cracks, or factory defects.
- The frame of your vehicle must be completely free of dirt, dust, and any other type of debris or contamination of any kind; this includes rust and corrosion on the frame.
- The bead of adhesive used to secure the windshield to your vehicle must be free of gaps, bubbles, and inconsistencies to ensure a seamless, uniform bond between the windshield and your vehicle's frame.
- This step is even more crucial when replacing a windshield in a vehicle that does not have a windshield molding.
