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YOUR WINDSHIELD: A CRITICAL SAFETY COMPONENT |
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Many of us don't realize how important our windshield is until it is too late.
In the early days of the automobile all the windshield did was keep the wind
out of our hair and the bugs off our teeth. Today, many of us look at our
windshield the same way or we just look through it not thinking about its
function at all until it breaks and we have to buy a new one.
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THINK ABOUT THIS:
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The windshield supports the roof as much as 60% in some vehicles. Your roof
shelters you in a rollover accident.
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It helps support the firewall in a forward collision. The firewall is your
barrier between you and the engine compartment.
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The windshield supports the passenger side airbag when deployed in a frontal
collision. The airbag can save you or your family member's life in a frontal
collision.
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Your windshield can stop objects from being thrown into the passenger
compartment.
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The windshield will also keep you in the vehicle if you aren't wearing your seatbelt in an
accident.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
Proper preparation and following proper installation procedures are the key
steps in getting your windshield installed back to its pre-damaged condition. There are government and industry standards out there to protect you
from poor installation practices, but you need to make sure the company you
choose follows those standards.
Make Sure:
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They train their technicians in a reputable training program.
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That they are ANSI / AGRSS 002-2002 compliant (read more at Safe Windhields).
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Their adhesives meet vehicle manufacturer original equipment standards.
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That they have continuing education programs for their people.
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They have a program to stay abreast of changes in vehicle manufacturing.
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They have a warranty that covers workmanship and material defects.
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They have liability insurance to protect you and your vehicle.
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