What To Do If My Sunroof Shatters?
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What To Do If My Sunroof Shatters?
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Categories Cleaning & Maintenance » Driving Tips »
With the summer now upon us and the warmer weather, hopefully, on the way, enjoying the sunshine and fresh air is a priority for many of us.
For motorists, it’s a chance to wind down the windows and perhaps even pop open the sunroof.
While sunroofs are somewhat of a novelty in the UK because we need a pleasant forecast to enjoy them, they come into their own in the summer months.
However, a sunroof that has sustained damage, no matter how minor, could be a problem.
If your sunroof has become cracked, you should address the issue as soon as possible.
In this article, the team here at The Windscreen Company will explain what to do if your car’s sunroof is cracked.
No, it is unsafe to drive if your sunroof has suffered from any damage.
Much in the same way that stones, gravel or pieces of debris on the road may flick up and damage your car’s windscreen, the same can be said for the sunroof.
While it is not illegal to drive with your car in this condition as the driver’s vision will not be obscured, it is highly dangerous as a neglected sunroof crack could shatter at any moment and cause the glass to rain down on you and your passengers.
If your sunroof has become cracked during the course of a journey, it is imperative that you get the issue addressed as soon as possible.
By following the steps below, you can ensure that your vehicle remains in the safest possible condition for you and your passengers.
Sunroof damage should be immediately addressed and the problem should not be ignored.
The longer it is left, the more likely it is that the crack will shatter which can be extremely dangerous for the occupants sitting below the sunroof.
Plus, a damaged sunroof is more likely to leak if it starts to rain.
If the sunroof has become cracked while out and about rather than when you’re at home, it is important to drive your car to a safe location immediately.
If you’re far away from home this could be a safe spot at the side of the road, a service station or a nearby car park – any place that you can safely park and assess the damage.
In some cases, tiny shards of glass may have broken into your car so you should also check yourself and any passengers for signs of cuts. If necessary, call for medical assistance.
If glass has showered into the car’s interior, you should clean it up.
Use safety gloves to pick up larger shards of glass to avoid the risk of cutting yourself. Remove larger pieces first before moving on to the smaller bits.
In some cases, the sunroof may be made from tempered glass which is designed to shatter into small pebble-like pieces which are safer to handle and are less likely to cause injury. Nevertheless, they must still be removed and you can use a vacuum cleaner to clean up small pieces of glass. It’s worth vacuuming the car twice as the tiny bits of glass can be easy to miss.
Next, you should contact a reliable vehicle glass repair or replacement company such as The Windscreen Company.
Our team are experts at handling sunroof repairs and replacements on vehicles of every make and model, and we offer a fully mobile service that can head directly to your location to carry out the work.
This means that no matter where the incident has occurred, we can be by your side as soon as possible to restore your vehicle to a safe condition.
Operating across the West Midlands and the South East, for more information on the range of services on offer at The Windscreen Company, contact our team today.
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