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01/27/2012 01:52 PM

The Car Coach: Windshield safety

By: Lauren Fix

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Many people are unaware that the windshield is the second most important safety device in a car, next to the seat belts.

The windshield deflects the passenger airbag and supports the roof in a rollover wreck, providing structural integrity which can prevent the roof from caving in. With over 11,000,000 windshields being replaced each year, drivers should make sure that they are getting the job done correctly.

Click the video above to learn what questions to ask a body shop when shopping for a new windshield.