OK, so one day during the winter, after that icy spell, you’re driving behind a truck. Suddenly, a piece of gravel gets launched from the truck’s rear tire, right, smack dab into your windshield, giving you a little chip. You’re irked, but you continue on with your day.

Over time, that little chip starts to grow tentacles. Not a real issue while the weather’s gray and dreary.

Then spring starts to creep in. The sun begins to show itself a little more frequently. You’re on your way to work on that spring-like, sunshiny morning. The sun hits that little – now just a little bigger – chip. The problem, beyond the fact that you’ve got a chip in your windshield, is that the sun’s hitting it just right, making it a death ray pointing right into your eyes. Yikes! Time to get it taken care of!

A chipped windshield is way more than just a cosmetic issue. It only gets more expensive to deal with if you don’t take care of it right away. The crack can grow, and a chipped or cracked windshield is just plain dangerous. Here’s some food for thought…

One of the best ways to find out how big of a deal windshield cracks really are is to look how your insurance company handles it. Many car insurance companies have realized that it is much cheaper in the long run to simply fix the cracked windshield, which is why they will waive your deductible and pay for the entire process.

Why a Windshield Chip or Crack is Dangerous

1. The Windshield Can Shatter While Driving

If a there is even a small chip in your windshield, it will eventually turn into a full-fledged windshield crack. This puts both you and your passengers in serious danger. This is because a large windshield crack disrupts that stability of the windshield. If a structurally unsound windshield is hit with a rock on the highway, there is a higher chance that the windshield will shatter.

2. Collisions Become Even More Dangerous

Windshields are designed to be “shatter-proof.” However, once there is a significant windshield crack, the structural integrity of the windshield is compromised. This is critical because windshields are now a more important part of the overall safety of vehicle than ever before. If the windshield shatters upon impact, there is one less barrier between you and the pavement.

3. Fines

You could get a fine or a ticket for having a windshield crack. This is because the crack impairs your ability to see the road and can often be considered as “distracted driving.” This can quickly add up to penalties that are much more expensive than simply getting the crack fixed. Additionally, if there is a large crack in your windshield and you get into an accident, you are at a much higher risk of being labeled “at fault” for the accident because you couldn’t see the whole road.

Get it Taken Care of Now

If you’ve got a chipped windshield, don’t put off getting it repaired. As you can see it will lead to larger issues. The repair typically takes less than an hour. It saves you the cost of a windshield replacement. And, repairing that chip is good for the environment. Windshields that require replacement go right to the landfill. Stop in to Fresh Start Detail and we’ll get you taken care of!

Portions of this article were sourced from: http://EzineArticles.com/3926180

Windshield chip repair (WCR) is a process that injects a special clear adhesive resin into a small crack or break in a windshield. The damaged area’s strength is restored to prevent any cracks from spreading; in fact it’s guaranteed not to spread! The clarity is also improved at least 85%.

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Why repair a windshield?
Repairing (instead of replacing) a windshield is environmentally friendly. Thousands of damaged windshields are needlessly replaced every year, ending up in our landfills. Repairing a windshield will save it from the landfill!

• Repairs save money by preventing the need for a more costly replacement. Replacing a windshield on a modern car or SUV will cost hundreds of dollars, even more if it has an antenna, defroster or rain sensor built in to it.
• Repairs are very convenient taking less than an hour.
• Repairs are safer than replacement because the glass is never removed and the original factory seal is maintained.

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What kind of damage can be repaired?
Chips can be repaired up to about the size of a 50 cent piece. Best results are obtained when the damage is repaired right away, before it gets contaminated from moisture and rain and road grime. It’s also better to get it done before the damage spreads.