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Our winter windscreen top tips

Wednesday, 16 Dec 2020

Christmas is on the horizon and this can only mean one thing – winter is here!

To help you reduce your chances of making a claim over the colder months, especially for a replacement windscreen, we have gathered together our top tips for you on how to best care for your vehicle glass.

A glass chip is more likely to turn into a crack during cold conditions – having a chip repaired can help avoid a costly windscreen replacement claim.

Frozen windscreen

Auto Windscreens’ top tips

AVOID POURING BOILING WATER ON GLASS:

Pouring boiling water on a windscreen to remove ice or snow could result in the glass cracking or exploding! Use a good quality de-icer or scraper instead.

TOP UP ANTI-FREEZE:

Use anti-freeze screen wash. Ensure it’s topped up and don’t be tempted to use washing up liquid as an alternative.

WIPER BLADES NEED CARE:

Try not to pull wiper blades off frozen glass or turn them on if the screen is iced over as the rubber may tear.

THINK ABOUT PARKING:

Leave your vehicle in a garage overnight or use a windscreen cover to protect against frost. Parking close to a building will also help prevent exposure to the elements.

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