• The windscreen must be checked regularly, even the smallest microscopic damage (holes, cracks, scratches) can affect the complex structure of the windscreen. 

• Stone chips significantly reduces the stability of the windscreen.

• The windscreen must be able to bear the stress of an opening front passenger's airbag.

• Fine scratches from dust and sand particles can lead to dangerous glare in certain lights.

• If the installation is not performed professionally, it can lead to leaks, corrosion or damage to the windscreen.

 Audi Genuine Windscreens

• Ensure safety and comfort whilst driving.

• Ensure full visibility.

• Offering the passengers protection against the interior heating up too much, UV radiation and injuries.

The possibility of a stone chip repair depends on the place and the size of the stone chip. In the following circumstances the windscreen can be repaired: 

• The stone chip must be at least 10 cm from the edge of the windscreen.

• Its diameter must not exceed 5 mm and its overall size must be less than a maximum 2 cm.

• The cracks leading from the chip must be a maximum of 5 cm long and not run into the edge of the windscreen.

• The interlayer and/or inside of the windscreen must not be damaged.

• Moisture and dirt must not have penetrated too deeply.

• If there is a stone chip within the driver's 30 cm-wide field of vision, a repair is not possible and the windscreen must be replaced.

• Windscreen washer fluid works only in conjunction with wiper blades that are functioning correctly.

• Two seconds of restricted visibility at 130 km/h means "flying blind" for 72 metres.

• Road safety is only ensured by a view of the road, which cannot be guaranteed if there is dirt on the windscreen.

• Without the use of detergents, dirt is simply spread over the windscreen by the wiper blades.

• An incompatible cleaner can corrode paint, wiper rubbers and other materials, which can lead to problems such as stress cracks forming on the headlight glass and plastic glazing.

• Audi Genuine windscreen washer is available as a concentrate, ready-to-use mixture (readymixed solution) and as a standalone solution.

 Audi Genuine Windscreen Washer

• Cleans different types of dirt from the windscreen and, if required, the rear window - in every situation and in all weather conditions, be it slush or rain.

• Using windscreen wipers alone would not be sufficient to remove dirt.

• A clear view of the road must be ensured at all times while driving - otherwise, road safety is at risk.

• Adjoining components such as the car paint, wiper blades, seals, glass parts, plastic parts or body parts must not be damaged by the windscreen washer fluid.

• Reduced cleaning performance, even if the nozzles and wipers seem to be functioning correctly.

• The spray capacity of the nozzles is reduced, which can indicate that the lines or nozzles are blocked due to dirt, deposits, icing or a lack of washer fluid, for example.

• The indicator light in the cockpit illuminates when there is too little windscreen washer fluid in the washer fluid reservoir.