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What Costs Are Involved in Windscreen Repair?

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  It is essential to repair windscreens when they chip or crack instead of waiting for them to be totally damaged. When repairing a windscreen, the price will depend on two factors:   Whether the windscreen is      to be repaired or replaced.  If the car has insurance that covers the windscreen damages. The Chipped or Cracked Windscreen Repair Cost The price depends on the size and depth of the damage. If the chips are large, the windscreen needs to be replaced. The Windscreen Replacement Cost The price of replacing a windscreen is determined by different factors, such as the make, model, year and technology of your vehicle. Luxury cars require more than just a pane of glass. They have different features on their windscreen. Some have cameras, sensors, speed zone recognition, lane departure, auto braking and lasers on the windscreen. It makes their windscreen replacement much more expensive. Winds

What Can Cause Your Vehicle to Overheat?

  Have you ever been driving and your car just started overheating out of nowhere? It can be a scary thing to happen, especially if you don’t know why. To prevent this from happening, you need to inspect your vehicle before starting your journey, especially if it’s a long road trip. There are several reasons why your vehicle can overheat. So, what can cause this problem? The wrong type of coolant I bet we all know what coolant is, right? Perhaps you have used the wrong type of coolant for your engine, or the mixture is wrong. Always use the correct type of coolant for your car. Ensure the concentration is right too. Overheating can also be a result of failed maintenance. Coolants become corrosive over time; hence it is essential to inspect your cooling system for wear regularly. Thermostat Could it be your thermostat? If it is faulty or bad, it might lead to your car overheating. If it is not practical, it will prevent the coolant from passing, resulting in an overheated engine. Bad ra

Why You Should Use a Windscreen Sunshade

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  You may have seen that foil shade sitting on people’s dashboards in the summer. You may wonder why people would put foil in their cars, but there is a very valid reason. Sunshades reflect and absorb the light that comes into your car via the windscreen. They reflect these sun rays before they are trapped in the vehicle, preventing the inside of your car from heating up. Below are four reasons why you should use a windscreen sunshade: 1. Reduce the car’s interior temperature Have you ever entered a car and immediately felt like you were melting and just wanted to leave? On a sunny day, the temperature in your car can rise to 30 degrees Celsius in less than an hour. Imagine when it stays in the sun for eight hours. Sunshades help reduce the heat that your car takes on. It can reduce the temperature entirely, and when you enter your vehicle, it’s just the way you left it. 2. Car interior protection Heat can easily damage the dashboard and seats when they are exposed for too

How to Maintain Your Vehicle's Windscreen in the Long Run

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  Windscreens can be expensive to fix, especially if you leave them unchecked. Below are how you can maintain your vehicle’s windscreen. Use good quality products to clean your windscreen. Your car windscreen is and should be cleaned regularly as it is one of the essential parts of the car. A dirty windscreen will cause blurred vision that can lead to accidents. However, when cleaning your windscreen, don’t use ammonia-based glass cleaning products or abrasive household sponges as they will leave scratches on the glass. Use cleaners that are designed for windscreens and use a soft cloth. Replace your wipers. Every windscreen has wipers, and the conditions of the wipers will always affect the condition of your windscreen. The wipers have two components; the metal structure and rubber coating on the outside. When the rubber wears off, your windscreen is exposed to metal that leaves scratches on your windscreen. Therefore, it is essential to replace your windscreen wipers