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What to Consider: Windshield Repair in Valencia

Windshield chip repair is a common problem when it comes to car maintenance. It is either caused by a stone kicked up on the highway or a hailstorm or an accidental drive over a deep pothole. Windshield repair cannot be postponed because chips and cracks have a tendency to grow in size often becoming ineligible for repair. Explained below are factors to consider with regards to Windshield Repair in Valencia . 1. Level of Damage: The first step involves assessing the level of damage. Chips and cracks in the windshield are of different types.Smaller cracks that have grown in size should not be sealed because it in an indicator of declining windshield strength. It should be replaced. If you have repaired the windscreen in the past and this is the second time, we suggest a new windshield. 2. Time: The procedure takes about 20-30 minutes. However, it may take more time based on the level of damage and the number of chips that require sealing. 3. Do-it-yourself or Car repa

Headlight Restoration in Valencia

Many accidents in the road at night could have been avoided with improved visibility. Part of improving visibility lies in the condition of your car's headlights. Foggy and hazy headlights may lead to catastrophic accidents when car drivers are able to see what's happening in front of them. Modern headlights are made of a poly carbonate plastic material. It has high resistance to impacts and high temperature. However its porous properties make them permeable to debris and other invading elements. Because of this porous nature, most car manufacturers apply a hard coat of silicone protecting the lens from bugs, heat, rain, scratches, vehicle exhaust and other chemicals. However, time degrades this silicone coat, which weakens the protection of the lens, which in turn affects the performance of your headlights. Most people will be surprised by the fact that as much as 30% of the light output will be lost when this happens. If you think about it, this is as bas as losing 30