Get Ready for Winter
As the weather begins to turn, it’s more important than ever to get any damage you have in your windshield repaired. When winter sets in, the cold weather can accelerate any damage you have and the chip or ding can become a crack. Moisture can get into unrepaired chips and dings and accumulate over time. When it freezes, it will expand, testing the strength of the glass until it eventually breaks. Since the glass in your windshield is laminated, the glass will still held together, but it will be cracked.
Watch a demonstration of just how powerful water is when it’s frozen below (1:07 to 1:55):
While the above is an extreme, accelerated case of the power of freezing water, it shows just how powerful the effect can be. It’s best not to take any chances, especially when it comes to your safety. A repair now could save you a replacement later.
Even if you live a in a mild climate, damage can spread from a chip to a crack. Changes in temperature, for example, can affect the integrity of the glass. If the windshield has already been compromised by some sort of damage, it may not take much effort for the ding to spread.