Being able to clearly see is a vital safety requirement for operating a motor vehicle. Unfortunately, there are numerous threats that can cause damage to your car's windshield, and when this happens, it can make you far more likely to experience an accident. While it is possible for damaged windshields to be repaired, many people make the mistake of assuming a couple of myths about windshield repair are true:

Myth: Safety Glass Will Never Develop Cracks 

Your car's windshield is made out of safety glass, and this is a type of glass that is specially designed and constructed to withstand strong impacts without shattering into sharp shards. Sadly, some people take this to assume that their windshield are crack-proof, but this is far from reality. 

Safety glass can develop small cracks from a variety of impacts, and these cracks will gradually grow as time progresses. Eventually, these cracks can span the entire length and width of the windshield, and this can make it almost impossible for you to see where you are driving.

If you have small cracks repaired as soon as they form, you can help avoid the risk of growing cracks ruining your windshield. 

Myth: Repairing Or Replacing Windshields Is Extremely Expensive For The Driver

Sadly, there are many people that will put off having this repair done to their car because they assume that they will not be able to afford it. However, if these repairs are done before the problem can spread, they will usually be remarkably affordable. When a windshield has a minor crack, it can be filled using a special sealant, and this will help strengthen the glass enough to prevent the crack from growing. 

If the crack can be repaired using these resins, the cost is actually extremely low, and most insurance companies will pay for this repair. Yet, if the crack has spread and is unable to be patched, the damage can only be repaired by replacing the entire windshield. Some insurance policies will pay for some of this cost, but you will have to pay a portion of the cost of replacing a windshield out of pocket. Due to this fact, you should always have the damage repaired as soon as possible. 

A damaged windshield can make it extremely dangerous to operate your car, but many people will fail to have this damage repaired quickly because they believe a couple of common myths about this problem. By understanding the importance of getting cracks repaired soon and that you may not have to pay out of pocket for these repairs, you may find that this is an easier problem to address. 

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