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A Chip Off the Old Block
- A pebble doesn't have to be large to damage a windshield.
- Rocks are most often thrown by the tires of other vehicles—not the road itself.
- Construction zones and gravel roads remain the leading causes of rock chips.
- Heat, cold, and road vibration can turn a tiny chip into a long crack.
- Many insurance companies cover rock chip repairs because fixing a chip early is usually much less expensive than replacing the entire windshield.
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Shop Talk
Real advice from the technicians who do this every day.
When it comes to auto glass, experience matters. Our team has seen thousands of chips, cracks, and replacements over the years. Here are a few tips we share with customers to help protect their vehicles and make informed decisions.
⏰ Don't Wait
A small rock chip can quickly become a large crack from heat, cold, potholes, or everyday driving. The sooner it's inspected, the better the chance it can be repaired.
🔍 Know Your Options
Not every damaged windshield needs to be replaced. We'll inspect the damage and recommend the safest, most cost-effective solution for your vehicle.
🌡️ Avoid Extreme Temperatures
Pouring hot water on an icy windshield or blasting the defroster on high can put extra stress on damaged glass, increasing the chance that a chip will spread into a crack.
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🟢 Repair
📏 Size Up: About the size of a quarter or smaller.
📍 Safe Zone: Away from the edge of the windshield and outside the driver's primary line of sight.
🕸️ Spread Check: No long cracks extending from the chip.
🌟 Clean Break: A simple chip with minimal branching or multiple impact points.
🔴 Replace
📏 Too Big: Larger than a quarter.
📍 No Man's Land: Too close to the edge or in the driver's primary line of sight.
🕸️ Crack Attack: The damage has spread into a long crack.
💥 Beyond the Break: The damage is too severe or complex to repair.
⭐ Hudson's Recommendation
Don't guess—let us inspect it. A quick evaluation can determine whether your windshield can be safely repaired or if replacement is the better option. The sooner you have it checked, the better your chances of saving your original windshield.