Don't Ignore That Cracked Windshield
Bringing your car into the auto shop is probably not on your list of fun things to do on a weekend, so any repair that seems like it can wait will likely do just that. One of these “small” problems is a chipped windshield. Nicks in your windshield are common. Think about it: when a car is moving at a high speed, even a small rock can do great damage. These cracks can start out looking like tiny nicks, but can grow into larger fissures or even splits that span the entire windshield. Learn what can happen if you don’t fix the crack immediately, as well as how and it can be repaired.
Small Chip, Potentially Huge Issue
Driving around with a chip in your windshield could prove dangerous to your life. Any shifts in temperature, whether from the outside or the inside, could cause the chip to spread into a crack. If it is cold outside, the window will also be cold or even frozen. Turning on your heater will warm the inside of the window quickly. This rapid temperature shift could be too much for the little crack and cause it to split.
High winds are another problem. The high air pressure caused by wind blowing against the glass can cause the crack to expand even further. Driving at a high speed can also mimic the effect of wind. If you drive on the highway or go quickly on any type of road, you may find that tiny crack getting larger.
