What to Do When a Temporary Parking Sign Falls into the Windshield?
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Clever solutions for retrieving a parking sign that has fallen into the front windshield: 1. Tweezers: The gap in the front windshield is quite large. If a temporary parking sign falls in, you can try using medical tweezers or slightly thinner tweezers to attempt extraction. 2. Wire: If tweezers cannot reach, bend a wire into a hook shape, use a flashlight to clearly see the approximate position, and then hook out the sign. 3. Double-sided tape: Alternatively, attach double-sided tape to a piece of cardboard, insert it into the gap, and stick the parking sign to pull it out. 4. Remove the dashboard: If none of the above methods work, you may need to visit a 4S shop to have the dashboard removed. However, it's best to avoid frequent dashboard removals as 4S shops charge labor fees.
Oh, I've been through this situation several times. When the temporary parking sign falls into the gap between the windshield and the dashboard, it can be quite annoying. First, I check how deep it has fallen. If I can still see the edge, I carefully use a long, thin tool like a hook or a string to pull it out, avoiding digging with my hands to prevent scratching the glass or damaging any wires. If I don't have a tool, I try using a household vacuum cleaner on the lowest setting to suck it out. If all else fails, I don't force it and instead visit a car repair shop where professionals have specialized tools like tweezers or cameras to handle it easily. To prevent this, I recommend using a suction cup-style parking sign fixed to the corner of the windshield to avoid misplacing it. Overall, patience is key to avoid making things worse. Last time, it took me about ten minutes to retrieve it—just a minor issue.
