Glass, Glass, and More Glass

A chipped windshield is often the result of impact from a small rock or object. However, the glass doesn't crack or shatter after impact — instead, a small spot forms on the surface of the windshield.

Though small cracks and rock chips are minor, and you may get tempted to ignore them, they can lead to more serious problems in the future. Hence, motorists are urged to seek windshield chip repair services as soon as they notice a chip on the windshield. Unfortunately, most motorists consider the damage insignificant and thus neglect the small crack or chip until it forms a crack.

Here are three reasons to immediately get your windshield repaired as soon as you notice small cracks or chip(s).

Prevent the Windshield From Cracking

Most windshield cracks start as small chips that continuously expand to form large cracks. A windshield is extremely sensitive to heat, and thus the glass continuously expands and contracts, depending on the changes in heat. For instance, if you park your car in the open on a hot summer's day, the windshield expands due to the heat.

If the windshield has a rock chip, the chip will also expand and thus facilitate cracking. Thus, to prevent the windshield from getting cracks, you should have the chip repaired as soon as it forms.

Minimize Your Auto Repair Costs

Repairing a small windshield rock chip or crack on your windshield is far less expensive than repairing larger cracks or replacing the windshield. Therefore, dealing with the small cracks and rock chips promptly ensures they don't expand into larger ones. Hence, you get to spend a small amount of money on windshield repairs. 

However, if you neglect glass rock chips long enough, they expand to form large cracks, and you will have to pay more in repair costs. Sometimes, small cracks may also expand to a point where your ability to see the road gets diminished. Upon consulting an auto glass shop about repairs, you might find out the cracks are too severe for repairs, which means you need to replace the windshield. You are bound to regret neglecting the small cracks and rock chips that commenced the windshield damage in such a case.

Safety While Driving

Driving with a chipped or cracked windshield is dangerous because the cracks act as blind spots for motorists. Hence, while driving or parking, you do not have a full or clear view of your surroundings.

As a result, the chances of hitting another vehicle, pedestrians, or posts are tremendously high. This means your safety gets limited by the cracks. To avoid taking the risk of getting injured or injuring another person while driving with a cracked windshield, have an auto glass repair technician fix the cracks early. They can provide additional information regarding windshield chip repair.