Car windshields may not be the most interesting invention in the world, but they’re not the dullest either. In fact, we’re almost certain you’ll get a kick out of some of the fun facts about how the windshield came about.
6 fun facts:
- After the invention of the automobile, people began to realize that something was missing! Since goggles were the standard wear for the first motorists, drivers didn’t have anything to protect their mouths from bugs, mud, or bad weather. Something had to be done.
- The first self-propelled vehicle was manufactured in the late 19th century which was followed by the internal combustion engine and the gas-powered automobile.
- Windshields were introduced in 1904.
- The very first windshields were made of two pieces. When one part became dirty the driver would simply fold the dirty part down. If it sounds funny that’s because it was!
- Windshields were originally made of plate glass. However, automobile manufactures quickly realized how dangerous this could be if there was an accident. Can you imagine being rear ended and sent through your glass windshield?
- The windshield wiper was invented in 1916.
Call us today!
At Expert Auto Glass, we understand that a car with a damaged windshield may be unsafe to drive or that you simply don’t have time to wait for repairs at a shop: that’s why we ALWAYS COME TO YOU either at your work, home or place of business. And you never pay extra for our convenient mobile service. We also will pay YOU cold hard cash for any insurance repair claim: call us for details. Don’t wait till the problem gets worse: call the Utah auto glass experts today!