That matrix of black dots on your windshield may seem like an aesthetic add-on, but it actually serves a very important purpose ...

Next time you're in the passenger seat, glance toward the edges of the windshield. Those tiny black dots fading into a solid border aren't there for looks.

Most drivers will have noticed the pattern of black dots at the edge of a car windscreen, but many are unaware of the major role played by the tiny markings. Known as the ‘frit’, these dots are vital ...

Drivers of petrol and diesel vehicles are unaware of how important black dots on their car windscreen are. Many road users are likely to believe that black dots on the windscreen are purely for ...

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