Car window breaker tools can save your life and others when used right. This is what you need to know about car window breaker tools.
The Dangers of a Damaged Vehicle
Suppose you got into a serious accident with your car — you crashed against another vehicle, drove outside of the road, etc. The first thing you’ll want to do is get out, as the car could potentially start a fire or even explode. In certain situations, such as in a sinking car, you may want to get out due to the change in environment. But because the car is so damaged, it isn’t as easy as opening a door. When a car is damaged, many of its functions are limited or affected. In particular, automatic windows cease to function, and your seatbelts may even get jammed. This is a huge problem, and the only way around it is to break open the windows and cut the seatbelts open. Since these car parts are designed to last years, however, they’re quite tough and nearly impossible to break open by hand, which is why specialized tools exist for the job.
Things To Look Out for When Buying Car Window Breaker Tools
Check if it also removes seatbelts
Many car window breaker tools also come with a blade installed on one of the ends. This blade is used to cut open seatbelts, so you can use the same tool to get out of your seat and then out of the vehicle. This 2-for-1 design is a must-have if you don’t already own a seatbelt cutter, as you’ll likely need both to get out of a damaged or crashed vehicle.
Check how to use the tool
While all car window breaker tools are made to break windows, some tools may have different designs and methods of breaking the window open. Instead of relying on intuition, look up any instructional videos related to the product (the item’s product page should have one). Follow the steps in using the tool to make sure you do them right when you need to perform them yourself.
Places To Store Your Car Window Breaker Tool
In storage compartments
Modern vehicles have at least a couple of storage compartments scattered around the interior. Use these spaces to your advantage by placing the tools inside. They’re by far the easiest place to store your tools as they can fit tools of any shape, size, or design.
On your keychains
Some car window breaker tools are small enough to be kept on a keychain. This can be handy as you can bring the tool with you when riding other peoples’ cars, not just your own.
On sun visors
Certain car window breaker tools have an elastic strap you can use to mount the tool on your sun visor. Sun visors are very easy to access, so they’re better than placing them inside a storage compartment.
How To Choose the Top Car Window Breaker Tools
There are a few things to consider when choosing the ideal car window breaker tool. This includes looking at the design of the tool to see if it’s portable and easy to use. It’s also good to check the price of the tool and compare it to others to know if it’s worth what you pay.
