By Cathy Reichow
Q. My windshield has been chipped from a rock that flew off a passing gravel truck. My insurance man says they'll repair it but not replace the windshield. I wonder if a repair is satisfactory or should I insist on a new windshield?
A. Most insurance companies will repair rather than replace when the damage is no bigger than a quarter and not in the line of vision. Benefits of this new repair technology include savings in time and expense. A repair costs about $50 vs. an average $250 for windshield replacement. And there's a lot to be said for preserving the original factory seal around the glass.
Q. I recently replaced my windshield wiper blades but they still streak. What can I do to correct this?
A. Over a period of time your windshield will develop a build up of film from waxes from car washes and road dirt. To clean this film off--wet your windshield, sprinkle it with scouring powder called Bon Ami ( This scouring powder will not scratch glass). Wash the window thoroughly and also wipe down the edges of the wiper blades. Rinse thoroughly. This should help keep your wipers from streaking.
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