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Having a cracked or chipped windshield is never a good thing: It doesn’t look great, it can impair your vision, and it can compromise your safety. But when the temperatures get as cold as they do during New York’s winters, you definitely do not want to avoid auto glass repairs. According to FB Glass—the leading providers of windshield replacement in Rochester—cold temperatures and conditions that can last well into early spring can cause unique damage to your auto glass and vehicle.

When the temperatures are cold enough, glass contracts. However, once it starts to heat up under the sun, it will expand again, causing small cracks and chips to grow even larger. As such, putting off windshield replacement during the winter can cause major issues with:

  • Visibility: When it’s snowy, icy, or foggy, you want to make sure you can clearly see the road ahead of you. Small cracks that expand in the winter weather can eventually block your line of sight and increase your risk of hitting something—or someone.
  • windshield replacementAir Bag Deployment: With ice and snow on the road, the risk of auto accidents greatly increases during the winter. If you get in a crash that triggers the air bags to deploy, it’s critical to have a sturdy windshield in place. Auto glass supports the air bag so it cushions you completely upon impact. If the windshield is compromised, however, it may burst or fail to protect you.
  • Collision Damage: Vehicle damage is another major risk that can come from driving during the accident-prone winters with a broken windshield. Whether you experience a front-end collision or a roll-over accident, the window braces the structure of your car, protecting you from the impact and limiting the damage done to the vehicle. So if you put off a windshield replacement, your car’s body could be severely damaged past the point of repair.

No matter when you experience windshield damage, FB Glass offers top-notch custom glass installation to keep you safe  Offering both in-store and mobile windshield replacement in Rochester, NY, this team makes auto glass repairs quick and easy. To request service, contact an expert today by calling (585) 441-1209.

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