A crack on the windshield: why does it happen and what to do?

The windshield is the most important element of car safety. It protects the driver and passengers from wind, dust and shocks during an accident. But the glass itself sometimes becomes vulnerable. Why do cracks appear on the windshield? Let's understand the main causes of this problem. You can also make your car more practical and improved if you use tuning accessories, a huge assortment of which is available in our product catalog.

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• Stones and gravel. Most often, cracks appear due to the impact of small stones flying out from under the wheels of other cars. Even a small chip can turn into a serious crack over time.
• Untimely repair of chips. Even small chips on the glass should not be ignored. Over time, due to vibration and temperature changes, they can develop into large cracks.

Temperature drops

• Sharp cooling. In winter, suddenly turning on the stove on a very cold windshield can lead to the appearance of cracks. It is recommended to first warm up the car a little while the engine is running, with the heated rear window turned on and the flow of warm air down the cabin.
• Summer and air conditioning. In the summer, a sharp temperature difference between the sun-heated glass and the cold air of the air conditioner can also cause cracks to appear. Turn on the air conditioner gradually after airing the interior a little.

Other reasons

• Defects during production. Sometimes cracks on the windshield appear due to a violation of glass production technology. In this case, the manufacturer's warranty should cover the replacement of the glass.
• Poor repair. Improper installation of a new windshield or unprofessional chip repair can cause new cracks to appear.

Remember! It is important to remove chips in time to prevent the appearance of cracks. When a crack is detected, do not delay - contact the service!