Your car is a significant part of your life. Whether you use it for the daily commute or for travelling for fun, it is necessary to keep the machine running smoothly. And to keep it fit and functioning, you need to service it often and take care of the engine, battery, and tyres. The service centre will take care of these things, but they always forget about something important, i.e., the windscreen. The windscreen repair is the last thing the service centre looks for, and the car owner is concerned about the main parts and their smooth running.
People don’t take the quality or the setup and strength of their windscreen, and many forget that this part bears the full force of the wind while they drive on highways and open roads at maximum speed—making it susceptible to cracks, chips and breakage because of the impact. It is vital to address any damage to the windscreen, even though it might seem insignificant.
There are many ways to find out the issues in your windscreen and check whether it was installed correctly or not.
This article will list the critical signs that your windscreen is incorrectly repaired/installed.
You saw only one person working on the installation
You are definitely not an expert in windscreen repair, but it takes at least two technicians to install a windscreen properly. Both of them have to be experienced and know the installation process very well.
If you see just a single person struggling to fit the windscreen on your vehicle, there’s a very high chance that the screen is not fixed correctly. You might want to check it before you take your car home.
Staff/technicians not using gloves
Installing the windscreen is a professional task, and every technician must know about the installation rules. The technician must wear hand gloves while repairing or installing the screen—it eliminates the chances of oil, dirt, sweat, etc., from getting onto the screen edges or surface.
For a clean and proper repair/installation, the technician must be wearing hand gloves.
No details about the installed glass
If you are repairing the windscreen from an authorised dealer of the brand, they must install an original part made by the company or from an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer).
If you are getting your repair done from a local agency, there’s a high probability that they are installing a low-quality windscreen on your vehicle. Hence, always enquire about the warranty of the glass being installed.
Water leakage issue after the repair/installation
If your windscreen is leaking water inside during washing or rainy days, it means the installation or repair has been ineffective and incorrect. You must take it to an agency/workshop where people are more professional and check for hidden issues.
Strange noise while driving at high speed
It is also an issue of incorrect repair or installation. If there’s even a tiny gap or hole in the glass, the wind will make a sound when it enters through it—mostly a whistling sound that becomes noticeable at high speed.
Wavy glass
If the installation is not proper, the glass will start waving while you are on the highway. Strong wind might even knock it down on your face. It is a risky situation, and you must take it immediately to a workshop to correct the issue.
Immediate green signal from technician to drive the car after installation
An experienced technician understands the total time that a glass windscreen repair/installation requires to give the best results. The adhesives they apply on the glass require a few hours to harden and keep it intact. And the glass must be kept away from the water for at least two hours—if they let you drive your car within minutes of repair, they are not at all experienced or are unprofessional.
