Wiper Blade Maintenance:

  • Wiper blades are fundamental for safe driving. Efficient wiper blades are as important as good tires and clean oil for your vehicle’s safe operation, yet are often overlooked until there is a problem. A few simple steps will extend the life of your wiper blades, and keep money in your pockets. Every time you fill up with fuel, clean the windshield. Removing contaminants that damage the blades just makes good sense. Wipe the rubber blade with a damp paper towel. This regular maintenance will remove hose dirt and oils that build up.
  • Pull your wiper blades away from the windshield during freezing. Breaking the wiper blade loose from the windshield with a scraper can cause micro damage that continues to destroy the rubber integrity of the blades over time. Never use the wiper blades for the purpose of ice removal. Your wiper blades are bound to decline over time. When you start hearing squeaking or see smearing as the blades go across the glass, it’s time to probably replace them for your safety. If you are not sure of the condition of your wiper blades, bring your vehicle here to Feldman Auto Center for a FREE wiper blade inspection. We will gladly replace them for you if needed. Your visibility is extremely important, especially in bad weather, so don’t take any chances. We have you covered here at Feldman Auto Center.

Auto Windshield Damage Repair For Your Vehicle

When it comes to the safety of your vehicle, your windshield is one of the biggest components, even if it’s not the first item that comes to mind. Your windshield protects you against the elements, allows you to see the road clearly, and makes up a large portion of your car’s structural integrity in the event of a crash. Because your windshield is of utmost importance to your safety and the structure of your vehicle, it’s necessary to have auto windshield damage repairs done in a timely manner! Most insurance will cover the repair of your windshield, and for small chips or cracks it can be a quick turn-around service.

Your windshield is subject to whatever weather Mother Nature brings. Extreme hot and extreme cold weather can have a direct effect on your windshield, especially if it has chips or cracks already. The cold, frost, ice and potential for snow can sneak up on us in the fall season, so it’s best for us motorists to be prepared. The best actions you can take to keep you and your passengers safe are to have your windshield tested to ensure it has been correctly installed, repair any damages, and take steps to help avoid damage. On this page below we’ll review possible windshield damage causes and how to avoid them. 

Windshield Damage Causes and The Importance of Windshield Repair

With the colder weather that will be arriving in Indiana this season, it’s important to have even the tiniest cracks and chips repaired so they don’t become larger. Below we outline the basic windshield damage causes and how to avoid them, because even the smallest fractures in your double layer glass can compromise your overall safety.

  • Pressure Changes: Drastic changes in air pressure can cause cracking on your windshield. Even the pressure of a heavy object on your windshield can cause tiny fractures in the glass, leading to a potentially larger crack developing.
  • Temperature and Weather: You may have heard that temperature can affect your windshield’s existing chips and cracks. This is because extreme hot or cold can make the glass expand or contract, altering the damages. Weather conditions like hail can be the cause of cracks or chips. Keeping your car in a garage, if possible, can help it stay protected from extreme weather or temperatures.
  • Accidents: While we hope you never have an accident, they unfortunately happen, and can have a direct impact on your windshield. If your windshield is currently damaged, it might not be able to protect you as well as a non-damaged windshield. An accident can further your current windshield damage. Because your windshield provides a lot of structural integrity, it’s important to have fixes made as soon as possible.
  • Gravel or Road Debris: Due to their size, utility vehicles and large trucks often throw gravel into the air by their tires. Sometimes the gravel or debris that’s kicked up can have enough force to crack or chip your windshield. Unfortunately it’s hard to avoid this kind of windshield damage, but you can be proactive in giving these vehicles adequate space on the road.

Give us a call here at Feldman Auto Center at 812-663-2886 and we will be glad to provide you with a FREE wiper and windshield inspection.