As any other car owner, you know that windscreen damage can range from minor to major and, at some point, replacement is needed. However, it's that 'point' that no one is exactly sure of – unless they're windscreen specialists.
The risk with tiny chips
When you get chips in your windscreen (usually created by small stones propelled by a vehicle in front that fly right into your glass), it looks like the smallest issue you can have. Often, it really is so. Stone chips can be easily filled and made invisible. However, if a chip isn't properly taken care of, it can expand and create cracks in the windscreen. A minor flaw like this can develop into something much bigger, especially if the glass is under continuous stress, such as driving with high speed or in severe wind conditions. The best approach is to bring your car to a repair shop and have the issue taken care of as soon as possible. The gravity of the problem largely depends on the type of glass.…show more content… You need to be realistic about this matter. If it's only a few millimetres and it's barely got any depth, then probably you shouldn't bother about it. Windscreens can survive with many chips of that kind. When it goes deeper though, you might have a reason to worry. Pressure, cold and heat can further damage the glass. Get to an autoglass service and ask for the solutions. There's much that can be done before choosing a car window replacement
