How Weather Damages Your Windscreen

Did you know that extreme cold or hot weather can cause damage to your windscreen? Here

in London the temperatures can get pretty extreme. Any temperatures above 80 degrees or

below 40 degrees Fahrenheit can cause damage to any vehicle windscreen that you cannot

even see. Rain, snow, sleet, and hail can also damage your windscreen of course, as well as

the sun whether it is summer or winter. Just like anything else, if it is left to the elements it

can become worn down and aged over time if not protected.

Winter Damage

Winter is the worst time for windscreens to get damaged. When driving around London in the

snow it is harder to see rocks or other debris in the road that other drivers can run over and

inadvertently damage your windscreen. Also, you do not want to park under any tree in

London when there is icy or snowy conditions. Sometimes branches of trees get covered with

ice and snow, increasing the possibility of damage from a tree branch falling on your car.

Then you will need to get windscreen repair or replacement services right away. London Car

Glass Repair can fix your windscreen right away.

Another problem in a London winter is the ice and snow buildup on your windscreen. When

you heat up your vehicle to drive it will melt the ice or snow, letting it seep into the cracks

and scratches. Once your vehicle cools the condensation will freeze again and this expands

the scratches and cracks to cause more damage. Just as when water freezes into ice in your

freezer, ice takes up more space than water.

Removing Snow from Your Windscreen

Another problem with winter weather in London is that people tend to go to extremes to get

ice and snow off their car windscreen. Pouring hot water on your windscreen to melt the

snow can cause it to crack, and you will definitely need windscreen repair or replacement

services. You should also not try to chip off the ice with a scraper or anything else. This also

damages the windscreen and can cause deep scratches and cracks. The best thing to do in this

situation is to keep your car in a garage. If you do not have a garage you should just heat up

the car and use the defroster on your windscreen until you are able to gently push it off with

the wipers or your ice scraper.

Summer Damage

During the summer your windscreen is also in danger because of winter storms and hail that

is prevalent in London. It is best to keep your car in a garage or under another form of shelter

during bad weather. London Car Glass Repair can give you some tips on how to protect your

vehicle windscreen during extreme weather situations.

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If you are unfortunate enough to get damage to your windscreen you can bring it to us or we

will come to you and give you an estimate. In most cases your insurance company will cover

the cost of the repair or replacement services. We will work with your insurance carrier to get

you the best deal and file the paperwork for you. Just give London Car Glass Repair a call 24

hours a day – 7 days a week - 365 days a year!