The car windshield plays a vital role in the vehicle. Its main function is to protect the occupants from the external environment such as wind, rain, dust, etc., while ensuring that the driver has a clear view during driving. In order to achieve these functions, car windshields use a variety of advanced technologies and materials to ensure safety and functionality. In our real life, it is also common for car windshields to malfunction. Common failures of car windshields mainly include glass breakage, crack expansion, improper installation, quality problems, external impact, etc.

Guiyang Silu, as the largest used car dealer and car export based in Guiyang, has many years of experience in automobile sales and maintenance. Protecting our car windshield can not only provide us with a clear view and ensure driving safety, but also make our car more valuable and get a higher quote from used car dealers. So how do we protect our windshields during normal car use? What practical tips can help us better maintain the windshield and extend its service life?

1. Use special or suitable wiper blades and replace them in time, usually once a year, to avoid scratching the front glass.
2. Always keep the windshield clean. If you want to clean the debris on the windshield, try not to use the wipers, but use a soft and dry towel or other things to remove it.
3. Use car-specific windshield washer fluid. This can maintain a clear view, increase smoothness, and reduce wear. Choose the right windshield washer fluid according to the season and weather. For example, windshield washer fluid used in summer is mainly used to remove flying insect residues, while antifreeze windshield washer fluid used in winter ensures that car parts will not be frozen in low temperatures.
4. Film. Applying film to car glass, especially the front windshield, can provide heat insulation, UV protection, and protect the center console components from damage. This is the simplest and most effective way to protect the car windshield.
5. When parking outdoors in winter, the car windshield is prone to frost due to the low outdoor temperature. Frost will not only freeze the windshield and even crack it, but the subsequent removal of frost attached to it will also easily cause secondary damage to the windshield. Therefore, when parking outdoors in winter, cover the front windshield with something, such as a car cover and a few newspapers, to achieve the purpose of insulation.
6. Clean your car's windshield wipers regularly. Before using them, especially when it rains, wipe off dust and other objects to avoid scratching the windshield.
7. Buy exclusive windshield insurance for your car. This is a commercial insurance that the insurance company is responsible for compensating for the loss of the glass of the insured vehicle when it is used. This method can minimize the economic loss after the failure occurs.

It can be seen that although the windshield is mainly composed of glass, PVB interlayer, metal coating, etc., it is still relatively fragile. In the normal use of the car, we should take better care of the car's windshield to avoid damages. If you are thinking of selling your car, then you should know that a used car with an original windshield can get a higher valuation from used car dealers and car exporters.