What happens if you don't repair a windshield chip? How fast can it spread?
A small windshield chip should not automatically be ignored. Temperature changes, road vibration, additional impacts and the location of the damage can cause a chip to spread into a larger crack. Early professional assessment can help determine whether the glass may be repairable or whether replacement is more appropriate. Why can a small windshield chip become a larger crack? A windshield chip is more than a cosmetic mark. When an object strikes the glass, it can create a damaged area that may contain tiny fractures extending beneath the surface. Several conditions can make existing damage worse: Sudden temperature changes Road vibration and vehicle movement Potholes or rough road surfaces Additional stone or road debris impacts Stress around the damaged area Moisture entering an exposed chip Toronto's winter road operations involve snow clearing, salting and de-icing across thousands of kilometres of roads. The City of Toronto also advises drivers to keep vehicles winter-ready, i...