Windscreen damage is something that can be a major hassle, not only impacting journeys but also causing a major safety issue when driving. Whether a little chip or a nasty crack, windscreen damage left unfixed can escalate quickly. Although it is almost impossible to prevent windscreen damage, there are a few things you can do to lower the chances of damaging your windscreen. 

Parking Smartly

• Park in the shade: The Perth heat can cause the glass on your vehicle to expand. While most car windscreens are designed to survive the heat, an unseen hairline crack could become a bigger issue. 

• Avoid large branches: If parking under a tree, ensure that it doesn’t have large hanging or damaged branches that could fall onto your windscreen causing windscreen chips or cracks. 

• Park in safe areas: Be cautious if parking in or around construction sites or in areas that have a chance of flying debris. 

Defensive Driving

• Maintain a distance on the road: Although this may seem to be common sense, too often people drive too close to the car in front of them. On roads that have loose gravel or new surfaces, this could result in small stones chipping your windshield, requiring a windscreen chip repair. 

• Be aware of road conditions: When it rains after a period of dry weather, there is a greater likelihood of looser gravel on the road surface, not only causing potential slip hazards but increasing the chances of gravel hitting windscreens. It is worthwhile avoiding (where possible) loose surfaces after it has rained. 

• Keep an eye out for roadworks: These areas usually have newly laid road surfaces with a higher likelihood of having loose gravel. 

• Watch out for wildlife: If driving in more regional locations, keep an eye out for wildlife on or around the roads, particularly at night. 

Regular Maintenance

• Get chips repaired promptly: Left unrepaired, a windscreen chip can turn into a crack, causing the whole windscreen to need replacing. Contact a reputable windscreen repairer such as Joondalup Windscreens to get the windscreen chip repaired as soon as possible.

• Check your wiper blades: Damaged wiper blades left unreplaced can lead to scratches on your windscreen. You can buy replacements at petrol stations and car part shops. 

Use Reputable Windscreen Repairers

If you have got windscreen damage such as a chip or crack, the best thing to do is use a reputable windscreen replacement company such as Joondalup Windscreens. We offer a lifetime warranty on all labour we carry out for as long as you own your vehicle. 

Joondalup Windscreens has a team of experienced windscreen replacement and repair technicians who use the highest quality glass and tools to ensure your new windscreen will be as good as the day you bought your car. Contact us or get an obligation-free quote today to see how we can help.