
{"id":1104,"date":"2016-10-17T18:20:49","date_gmt":"2016-10-17T18:20:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/sherwoodford\/?p=1104"},"modified":"2024-05-23T10:13:58","modified_gmt":"2024-05-23T10:13:58","slug":"replace-dangerous-cracked-windshield","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/blog\/replace-dangerous-cracked-windshield\/","title":{"rendered":"Replace Dangerous Cracked Windshield"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Sooner or later, your clear visibility of the road is broken and becomes a safety hazard! Thanks to Alberta&#8217;s heavy reliance on sand and gravel, it&#8217;s only a matter-of-when you&#8217;ll\u00a0have to replace your cracked and damaged windshield. Cracks and chips go beyond a simple cosmetic problem that can actually be quite serious if ignored.\u00a0<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Replace Dangerous Cracked Windshield<\/h2>\n<p>Did you know that in the event of a vehicle collision, your windshield helps to disburse crash energy down the chassis? \u00a0Cracks or chips can minimize and eventually over time completely void the safety feature of a windshield, even if the accident is minor. \u00a0Even a small crack or chip can also impair a drivers field of vision.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-11673\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2016\/10\/23101310\/Wiper-blades_3_b.jpg\" alt=\"Wiper blades\" width=\"607\" height=\"395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2016\/10\/23101310\/Wiper-blades_3_b.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2016\/10\/23101310\/Wiper-blades_3_b-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 607px) 100vw, 607px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you you have a cracked or damaged windshield, Alberta law enforcement can issue a ticket! In Alberta, a\u00a0driver of a vehicle is considered driving carelessly if that driver operates\u00a0the vehicle\u00a0that obstructs their clear vision in any direction and is subject to a fine.\u00a0Having the windshield repaired or replaced can save a driver both time and money down the road. \u00a0The longer you wait, the greater the problem becomes as chips and cracks spread.<\/p>\n<p>Anything obstructing a drivers field of vision is clearly unsafe! Depending on the size, type, depth, severity and location of the damage, technicians at Sherwood Ford may recommend a full windshield replacement.<\/p>\n<p>Replacement process:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Prepare your car before\u00a0work begins<\/li>\n<li>Remove the damaged windshield from your vehicle<\/li>\n<li>Clean the original urethane adhesive off the metal frame of the vehicle<\/li>\n<li>Apply primer to the freshly cleaned metal<\/li>\n<li>Run a \u201cbead\u201d of the heated urethane adhesive onto the primer<\/li>\n<li>Install the new windshield<\/li>\n<li>Clean vehicle and area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can expect\u00a0same day service from Sherwood Ford at <em><strong>an affordable $249.95 for most basic windshields<\/strong><\/em> (some conditions apply, ie. vehicles equipped with rain sensors \/ lane departure, etc) So, when you&#8217;re faced with flying rocks or debris that cause that awful view, remember Sherwood Ford offers quality auto glass repair and replacement services on all makes and models.<\/p>\n<p>Damage to your windshield does inevitably happen, so when it does occur, feel free to contact\u00a0our service team at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/contact-sherwood-ford-in-sherwood-park-ab\">Sherwood Ford<\/a>\u00a0with any questions you may have regarding glass repair or replacement. To book an appointment, use Sherwood Ford&#8217;s easy online\u00a0<a class=\"btn custom-btn\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/schedule-car-maintenance-or-auto-repair-sherwood-park-ab\">Schedule Service<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sooner or later, your clear visibility of the road is broken and becomes a safety hazard! Thanks to Alberta&#8217;s heavy reliance on sand and gravel, it&#8217;s only a matter-of-when you&#8217;ll\u00a0have to replace your cracked and damaged windshield. Cracks and chips go beyond a simple cosmetic problem that can actually be quite serious if ignored.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":11672,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[53,58],"tags":[122,125,302,307,308],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v16.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/tt-blogs.dealerfire.com\/sherwoodford\/replace-dangerous-cracked-windshield\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Replace Dangerous Cracked Windshield - Sherwood Ford\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Sooner or later, your clear visibility of the road is broken and becomes a safety hazard! 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