When dealing with cracked windshields, it's important not to procrastinate. Several factors can cause cracked windshield's or chipped windshield's defects to worsen:
1. Natural vibrations, occurring while driving can cause windshields to crack further.
2. Extreme temperatures (hot and/or cold) put a tremendous stress on chipped or cracked windshields which can result in further damage.
For example:
1. Your vehicle sitting in direct sunlight on a hot summer day.
2. Washing your car on a hot day.
3. Defrosting your windshield on a cold day.
Windshields containing damage within the driver's line of sight should be replaced. Such windshields are a hazard since the driver's vision can be impaired by them. Finally, a couple of other points to note about chipped or cracked windshields:
1. Windshield replacements fall under your insurance company's comprehensive deductible.
2. Most Windshields can be replaced in about an hour.