Cracks & Chips can be a Safety Risk

Driving with a broken windshield may seem somewhat safe, but depending on the crack or chip, it can pose a major safety risk. If you’re concerned about your windshield safety, a qualified professional at Alderfer Glass can answer your questions and provide you with a solution. 

Windshield Can Protect You

A windshield can protect you from serious harm in an accident, but if it is damaged, then even a fender bender can become dangerous. Cracked windshield dangers include:

• Less structural integrity. A windshield’s job is not only to provide a clear visual of the road and offer physical protection, but to maintain the structural integrity of the whole vehicle. In a rollover crash, the windshield can prevent the car from getting crushed. Even a simple accident could mean a shattered windshield 
• Impaired visibility. If the crack is directly in your field of vision, it could block your view of the road. A crack like this needs to be addressed as soon as possible to help you avoid a possible collision.
• Affecting the airbags. Many vehicles have airbags that deploy with assistance of the windshield, and sensors in the windshield that can impact the airbag deployment system. Broken glass can affect the airbag’s reliability in a crash. 
• Receiving a ticket. In Pennsylvania, cars aren’t allowed to have any chips or cracks on the driver’s side of the window and/or that interferes with vision, and you could face a traffic ticket if you are caught with a shattered windshield. 

Windshield Safety

At Alderfer Glass, we are passionate about windshield safety, which means we are devoted to your family’s safety. Depending on the issue, the repair could be quick and easy or could require a replacement. 

With over 60 years of experience, we focus on quality work, service, value, and honesty. A family-owned company, we serve individuals with personalized attention and a commitment to our core values. If you’re looking for windshield repair in Coopersburg, PA, windshield replacement in Warrington, PA, or windshield replacement in Lehigh Valley, PA we are here to serve you. 

Contact Alderfer Glass Today

If you are uncertain about the safety of your windshield, don’t wait to contact us. A safe windshield can make a difference in protecting your loved ones from possible danger. We have professionals ready to answer your questions, provide quotes, and more.