Repairing Your Windshield Rock Chips and Cracks | Why it is so Important

The windshield of your vehicle is the window to the road ahead.  Having optimal visibility while driving is of the utmost importance.  In the state of Montana the lifespan of a windshield is about 14 months.  Continuing to drive with a rock chip or crack in your windshield may not seem like a big deal but it can be hazardous.  Small cracks and chips can also spread and become much bigger if not repaired quickly.  Here are a few reasons why you should repair any rock chips or cracks immediately.

Reflection

Even having a small crack or rock chip can cause reflection.  Sunlight can reflect from these cracks and cause the light to shine in any direction.  Even in the eyes of the driver, or oncoming drivers.  when there is not a smooth clear surface for the light to shine through its direction is unpredictable.

Headaches

If the rock chip or crack is within the view of the driver it can cause headaches.  By having to strain your eyes to focus on the road ahead, or glare shinning in your eyes.

Safety

Most of the advanced safety system technology is reliant on sensors and cameras that are located in the windshield.  By having a crack or chip it can cause these system to not work properly.  One known technology is the Lane Departure Warning System.  This helps to keep drivers in their lane and on the road.  The malfunction of this could be very dangerous.

Unpleasant Appearance

Most people spend a lot of time and money to keep their vehicles looking good.  Having a beautiful car, truck or SUV with a crack or rock chip in the windshield is just a major eye sore.  Would you go around with cracked glasses?  Most would not, and trust us your vehicle doesn’t want to either.  Most would throw them away immediately and buy new ones.  Your windshield deserves the same.

At Kalispell Volkswagen, we understand the importance of having a windshield with clear visibility.  That is why we have an entire windshield department dedicated to repair and replace any and all cracked and chipped glass. We will also take care of the recalibration.  Contact us at Kalispell Volkswagen to get a free estimate today.