Not only are women becoming more influential in choosing which type of car to buy, they are now taking making more of the maintenance and repair decisions - traditionally made by the male population.

A recent study by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association showed that nearly 9 out of 10 female motorists are somewhat involved in the decision-making process for their household's vehicle maintenance and repair. Some industry experts say that close to 80 percent of the drivers taking cars in for service and repair are women.

With more and more women involved in car care, it's important that they are aware of various vehicle safety features, such as the windshield.

The windshield is a critical part of the vehicle's safety system. In the event of an accident, it enables to vehicle's airbags to properly function. Comprised of two pieces of glass and bonded together by a vinyl inter-layer. When broken, the glass will generally adhere to the plastic lining. This type of glass in typically referred to as laminated.

As an integral part of the vehicle structure, proper repair or replacement of the windshield by an experienced and qualified technician is extremely important. Whether it's a repair or a replacement, the windshield is comprised of various components and parts, so it's critical that proper products and procedures are used and followed.

All car owners to make sure they select or request an auto glass technician who is experienced and qualified; one that follows the proper installation steps (see: Six Basic Steps to Proper Windshield Installation) before, during and after any windshield work has been performed.

Source: www.pgwprostars.com Spring/Summer 2006