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Everything You Need to Know

Answers to the questions every parent asks before putting this in their car.

Does It Actually Work?
Will this actually break a car window?
Yes — Rescova is designed to shatter tempered side glass, which is the type of glass used in most car side windows. Tempered glass is engineered to break into small, safe pieces, and Rescova's hardened tip breaks it with a single firm press. No swing, no strength required.
💡 Good to know: Rescova is designed for tempered side windows — not windshields or laminated glass. Most side windows in vehicles are tempered. Check your window label or your car's manual to confirm.
What's the difference between tempered and laminated glass?
Tempered glass shatters into small pebble-like pieces when struck — it's designed to break safely and is used in most car side windows. Laminated glass has a plastic layer between two sheets of glass that holds it together when broken — it's used in windshields and is increasingly used in some side windows of newer vehicles (roughly 1 in 3 vehicles made after 2018).

Rescova works on tempered glass. To check yours: look at the corner of your side window for a small label — tempered glass will say "tempered" or "T." When in doubt, your car's manual will specify.
Can it cut through a seatbelt?
Yes. Rescova has a concealed razor blade seatbelt cutter built into the body of the tool. After a crash, seatbelts can lock under tension and become impossible to release — the cutter slices through in one motion. You don't need to see it clearly or use both hands. It's designed to work even in low-visibility, one-handed situations.
Can it work underwater or in a sinking car?
Yes — the glass-breaking mechanism works regardless of water. The most important thing to know is you have roughly 30–60 seconds to break the window before water pressure makes it impossible to open the door. Rescova is designed to be used fast, with one hand, in a panicked situation. This is exactly why placement matters: it needs to be within arm's reach, not in the glove box.
⚠️ Expert advice: Break the window first, unbuckle second. Don't wait for the car to fill with water — act in the first 30 seconds.
Couldn't I just kick the window or use my headrest?
It's a fair question — and the answer is almost certainly no. Tempered car glass is designed to handle significant force from the outside. Kicking from inside rarely provides enough focused force to break it, especially if you're injured, inverted, or panicking. As for headrests — the metal posts are blunt, awkward to hold and swing in a confined space, and usually not removable quickly.

A hardened spring-loaded tip concentrates force into a single point, which is what actually shatters the glass. That's why first responders use dedicated tools, not improvised ones.
Using It
Does it require a lot of strength to use?
No. Rescova is designed so that anyone can use it — including teens, elderly drivers, and people who are injured or disoriented. Press the tip firmly against the corner of a side window (not the center) and the mechanism does the rest. No swinging. No heavy impact required. The corner of tempered glass is its weakest point, and that's exactly where Rescova is designed to strike.
Where exactly should I strike the window?
Always aim for the lower corner of the side window — not the center. Tempered glass is strongest in the middle and weakest at the edges. Press Rescova's tip firmly into the corner and activate. The glass will shatter outward and away from you. Avoid the windshield — it is laminated and will not break with this tool.
Is it safe to have in the car with kids?
Yes, when stored properly. The glass-breaking tip requires firm, deliberate pressure against a hard surface to activate — it won't trigger from casual handling or bumping. The seatbelt cutter is recessed and protected. We recommend mounting it within the driver's reach but out of children's direct access — such as on the A-pillar or center console mount, not within reach of rear seat passengers.
Where to Keep It
Where is the best place to store Rescova in my car?
The most important rule: if you can't reach it from your seat with your seatbelt on, it won't help you. The best positions are:

• Dashboard mount — visible and reachable from the driver's seat at all times
• Center console — accessible for both driver and front passenger
• Sun visor clip — directly above your head
• A-pillar / door pillar — right beside you

Avoid the glove box, trunk, or any location that becomes unreachable if the car is inverted or the door is jammed. A tool you can't reach is not a safety tool — it's a wish.
Should I get one for each car?
Yes — and most of our customers do. Every car your family drives is a separate risk. A tool in your car doesn't help your teenager in theirs. Many parents order two or three: one for their own vehicle, one for their teen's first car, and one as a gift. If the car it's not mounted in, it doesn't count.
Trust & Common Hesitations
I'll probably never need this. Is it worth buying?
We hope you never need it either. But consider: the NFPA estimates over 200,000 highway vehicle fires happen in the U.S. every year. Hundreds of drowning deaths annually involve vehicles in floodwater. Teen crash rates are nearly 3x higher than adults. You have a fire extinguisher at home that you hope you never use. A spare tire you hope stays in the trunk. This is the same logic — but for the one situation where seconds determine survival.

Most customers say the same thing: "It's one of those things you hope you never need — but knowing it's there changes everything."
Won't first responders get there in time?
In many emergencies — fires and submersion especially — you have 30 to 60 seconds to act. The average emergency response time is several minutes. In vehicle submersion, researchers consistently emphasize that self-rescue is the only realistic option in the first minute. First responders are critical — but they cannot reach you before water pressure locks the door or before a fire spreads to the cab. That gap is exactly what Rescova is designed to fill.
What if my teen panics and can't use it?
This is the most important question a parent can ask — and the right answer is: practice before they need it. When your teen gets the car, show them where Rescova is mounted. Have them hold it. Walk them through it once when everything is calm. The mechanism is simple enough that anyone can learn it in 60 seconds. Panic is what happens when you have no plan. A practiced plan beats panic every time.
✅ Parent tip: Make it a condition of having the car. "Before you drive alone, you need to know where this is and how to use it." Takes 2 minutes. Could matter forever.
Is there a money-back guarantee?
Yes. Every Rescova comes with a 30-day risk-free guarantee. If you're not completely satisfied with your order for any reason, contact us and we'll make it right — no questions asked. We stand behind the product because we believe every family deserves to feel prepared.
How long does it last? Does it expire?
Rescova does not expire and has no moving parts that wear out from sitting unused. The hardened tip and seatbelt blade remain effective indefinitely under normal storage conditions. We recommend replacing it if it's been physically damaged or if you've used it in an actual emergency. Otherwise, mount it once and leave it there.
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