Once the technician has finished, it is worth spending five minutes checking the job before you drive off. Most issues are easy to spot early and much easier to sort out straight away. Before the Technician Leaves Mouldings and trims — sitting evenly, nothing lifted or loose.Cowl panel and wipers — refitted, wipers parked correctly
You cannot avoid every stone, but a few simple habits make chips far less likely. Most chips come from loose stones thrown up by other vehicles, so most prevention is about where you position your car. 1. Leave More Space Stones thrown by tyres usually come down within a short distance. Extra following distance gives
Some cars come with a solar-control windscreen, designed to reflect part of the sun’s heat before it reaches the cabin. In a Sydney summer that can make a real difference to comfort — and it affects a few things when the glass is replaced. What Solar-Control Glass Is Solar-control or heat-reflective windscreens have an extra
Most people think of the windscreen as something to see through and keep the weather out. But in a crash it also does structural work — and on many cars it helps the front passenger airbag do its job. The Windscreen as a Backstop On many vehicles, the passenger airbag is housed in the top
The glass is easy to overlook when buying a used car, but a damaged or poorly replaced windscreen can cost you money and cause problems at rego time. Here is a quick checklist to run through in daylight. 1. Chips and Cracks Look through the windscreen from inside and outside, and run your hand lightly
Rain-repellent coatings are water-shedding treatments you apply to the outside of the windscreen. Water beads up and blows off at speed, which can make driving in Sydney downpours easier. They are useful, but there are a few things to know before you use one. How They Work The coating leaves a thin layer on the
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