Car Glass Repair Services: What Should I Do If There Are Cracks In My Windshield?
If there are one or more chips and cracks in your windshield, you are not alone. This can happen to anyone. Flying rocks or debris, snow, and hail, even drastic temperature changes can cause a windshield to sustain damage. So, what do you do if there is a tiny crack in your windshield? And what do you do if the crack has gotten away, unnoticed, and is spreading across the windshield? Here are a few things you should know about windshield damage and repairs.
Size Of The Crack In The Car Window
The first important thing is to determine the size of the crack. If the crack is more than 12 inches long or the windshield is chipped, with the chip smaller than a quarter, the damage can be repaired, without the need for a replacement.
Car Glass May Completely Break
But, if you continue to drive your vehicle with a chip larger than a quarter size or a crack longer than 12 inches, remember that the windshield may not hold in case of a collision, a rear-end or a rollover accident due to compromised integrity. This can be a great risk to your safety. It is urgent to get the damage fixed immediately.
Car Glass Repair
If you are taking your car for windshield repair, ensure that the crack does not lie in your line of sight not is it severe enough to make driving dangerous. In the latter case, call a mobile windshield repair service, such as Auto Glass Discounters in Houston, to come to you, to repair or replace the windshield. To prevent windshield damage, park your car in the shade or a garage. Prevent extreme temperatures. Also, prevent jolting the windshield by not slamming doors.
A&A Auto Glass
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