subject: Poor winter leads to shortage of car windscreens [print this page] Poor winter leads to shortage of car windscreens
To avoid being caught out by a broken windscreen, there are a number of dos and don'ts which motorists should stick to:
DO:
cover a windscreen with a purpose-made insulating material at the first sign of a hard frost these are available from many car accessory shops
-clear unwanted items from the garage so that it can be used for its main purpose sheltering a car when a cold snap arrives
-check the car's heating and ventilation are working properly, ensure coolant reservoirs are checked, and that washer bottles are filled with the right concentration of water and a suitable windscreen cleaning fluid
-get any minor chips repaired before they have the chance to develop into a much more serious crack which could render the car not roadworthy.
DON'T:
-use anti-freeze or washing-up liquid in a car's washer bottles. It can smear the windscreen or, even worse, damage paintwork if a large amount comes into contact with it
-use any implement with a sharp or serrated edge to clear frost from a windscreen, as these could cause scratches
-pour boiling water straight onto a frozen windscreen, as this can immediately crack the glass
-leave heated front or rear screens switched on for longer than necessary, as this can easily damage the delicate wiring of these circuits. If these simple tips are adhered to, a windscreen is likely to last much longer, and be less prone to damage which happens over time, and so is more difficult to detect.
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