Cracked Windshield FAQ

Windshield cracks are common occurences.

It is illegal to drive with any type of crack in the driver's field of vision. Knowing the causes, solutions, and preventative measures you can take regarding cracks will be helpful in keeping them at bay.

Causes

Most major are the result of chips in the glass left unattended. These chips come from small objects hitting the windshield. Many chips result from stones hitting the car's windshield, specifically around the black sun repelling edge, and are not noticeable until the chip turns into a large crack.

Repair Solutions

Depending on what type of crack you have, you may have to change the entire windshield or simply fill in a chip. Replacing the entire windshield typically is done by a company that often comes right to you. If you simply have a small chip in your windshield, you can purchase a repair kit.

Prevention

Tthere are certain products that you can put around the black edge of your windshield, which has been deemed as the weakest part, as a means of protecting that susceptible area from chips that will eventually turn into cracks. This includes a thin layer of plastic around the outside edge of the windshield.

References

• Bob's Windshield Repair: Long Cracks and Long Crack Repairs
• Gilbert RV Insurance: Frequently Asked Windshield Repair Questions