March 20, 2015
Types of Car Windows
Types of Car Windows When shopping for a car,it's easy to focus on the bells and
whistles and overlook some of the essentials,like window types,that can mean a
lot to the day-to-day functionality of your car. Considerations such as if you
car pool regularly,have children or pets,are concerned with security or park in
high-debris areas (like construction sites) all play an important role in the
type of windows you'll want your new car to have autel
maxidiag md801. Manual Windows Manual windows work even when the battery
doesn't. Manual roll-up windows are an old stand-by that many people remember
using as children. Though manual windows aren't the popular option in today's
car market,they have become more reliable and less of a hassle to roll than the
earlier styles. They also have benefits versus power windows: when a car is off
or dead,so is a power window. This isn't the case with manual rollers. Manual
windows also avoid some of the dangers of power windows: pets and small children
cannot quickly close a window with a roller Autel
MaxiTPMS TS601. If you tend to spend time in your car off the road or if you
cart pets and children regularly,manual windows may be your best option. Power
Windows Power windows offer convenience. Power windows are the more popular of
the two major types and typically come standard on newer vehicles. Power windows
are rolled up and down by an automatic motor that requires the mere push of a
button and offers the convenience of instant air circulation and less
distraction to open or close a window while driving. The driver can also control
each window in the car individually without taking his eyes of the road. Though
power windows are a major driving convenience,they are at the mercy of the car's
power supply and can also be more expensive to repair than manual windows. They
can also be dangerous to children and pets. Child-Safety Windows Child-safety
windows protect both children and pets. A child-safety window uses a safety
feature like locking or reverse power. A locking window can be "locked" in any
position by the driver so that a child or pet cannot accidentally roll that
window up or down. A reverse power window uses a sensor to reverse the rolling
power when it comes in contact with any blockage. If a child's arm or dog's head
is hanging out the window,the sensor will stop the window and reverse
direction,freeing the body part and avoiding serious injury. Shatter-Resistant
Windows Shattered windows are dangerous and expensive to replace. All modern car
windows (on the sides and rear) are made with tempered,shatter-resistant glass
that prevents the broken window from forming large,sharp shards. This type of
glass is manufactured to exceed 100 psi (pounds per square inch) of pressure.
For an even greater durability,laminated glass can be custom-installed. It is
more akin to the heavy-duty glass found in windshields and is typically
installed in service vehicles used around construction or other high-debris
sites (where lots of heavy equipment and materials can easily shatter windows).
On the extreme end of window shatter-resistance is "bulletproof" glass that is
designed to withstand multiple rounds of direct gunfire. This very expensive
type of window is used in law enforcement vehicles or in the cars of
high-profile celebrities and businessmen.
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