Considering the Types of Windshield Damage

Windshield damage is usually classified in two categories: a chip that can be repaired, or a windshield with damage severe enough that means it has to be replaced.

Chips are fairly easy to diagnose. They are traditionally caused by debris hitting the windshield, like a pebble on the road, and do not break through the glass. The second category, damage requiring a new windshield, is a bit more open. Of course, if damage is so severe that the glass damage resembles the picture to the right, it is time for a new windshield. Other cases would be if the glass has bent, or something has broken clean through it.

What if, however, you only have a crack? Cracks can happen when a rock chip is left to its own devices, and the elements cause it to spread. The last time you had a crack, you might have been told that it wasn’t repairable, and that you should get a replacement.

In some circumstances, however, you can repair a crack! It’s important not to wait too long, however, because the longer a crack sits, the tougher it is to repair. It is always best to get an evaluation done, however. Is a crack right for you? Read up on it and see.