What to Do When a Car's Windshield is Hit by a Stone on the Highway?
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Here is a detailed introduction on how to deal with a windshield hit by a stone on the highway: 1. Immediately reduce speed and stop to check: After being hit by a stone, the windshield may show a bullseye or radial crack, but unless the impact is very strong, it usually won't be penetrated or have fragments falling off. Therefore, the driver does not need to panic excessively. They can slow down and move away from the main lane, then stop to inspect. If the crack obstructs the view, the seat can be adjusted lower or higher to ensure visibility of the road ahead as much as possible. However, even small cracks can expand due to driving vibrations, causing more damage, so it is advisable to go to a repair shop as soon as possible. 2. Seek a professional auto beauty institution for repair: If there is no insurance and the crack is not too severe, you can find a professional repair institution for restoration. Glass repair generally involves drilling at the end of the crack, using specialized equipment to create a vacuum, injecting transparent resin glue into the crack, and then drying it. After repair, the strength of the glass will not be significantly affected, usually reaching about 90% of the original glass strength, and the trace is barely visible. 3. Go to a professional shop to replace the glass: If you have separate glass insurance, you can drive directly to the repair shop for damage assessment and replacement of a new windshield.
