Today my first windshield repair was for a gentleman named Mark. We had an interesting conversation about windshield repair. During our talk he was happy that I could repair the windshield in his company truck and that it would save money. To my surprise he was also aware that by repairing his windshield, it was a safer choice.

Mark also told me a story about his experience with windshield replacement. He agreed to let me share it with others on this blog.

It seems at a previous job one of the company truck's windshield had been damaged and required replacement. That said, the truck was taken to a glass shop for a windshield replacement. When it was completed it was picked up and returned to service. Sometime there after 2 employees went to get in the truck and closed the doors at the same time. To quote Mark "Bloop out came the windshield".

Fortunately it happened when it did, imagine what could have happened had the truck been in an accident. How about if it was a vehicle that had a passenger side air bag that deploys against the windshield at 150 mph or more. That windshield could have been launched a distance from the truck.

This is the third time this year I have been told of a replaced windshield coming out of a vehicle. In 2 instances the vehicles weren't even in accidents.

The sad state of affairs is that in Oklahoma there are more regulations and a license required to cut hair. Yet anybody with no training can install windshields, which the Car Care Council says is the third most important safety device in a vehicle, behind seat belts and air bags.

Having been in an accident in November of last year, in which my company truck was struck by a driver who ran a stop light between 45 and 50 mph, I can tell you my windshield that had 3 chip repairs on it held up to the test. Two other customers have made the same claims.

In a world that news reports show that 7 out of 10 windshield replacements are done incorrectly. By repairing the windshield and maintaining the factory seal it appears to be an overwhelming choice for safety.