# Car windshield repair **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [September 20, 2020, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-windshield-repair/170181 "2020-09-20T15:11:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![usmanakhtar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/cab0a1/32.png) [@usmanakhtar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/usmanakhtar)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2020, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-windshield-repair/170181/1 "2020-09-20T15:11:15Z")
Hello, There is a 2 small cracks on my windshield. Can you please recommend, is it repairable or should i need to replace all? Even after repair crack will be visible? I am only able to upload 1 image, the other crack is little smaller then other. Thank you ![20200920_232419](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/c/a/ca2121249d9f18734d7958b46e8cb89c03e04d1d.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2020, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-windshield-repair/170181/2 "2020-09-20T15:14:07Z")
Cracks are not repairable. If you have full coverage insurance call them and see what they will cover . No insurance then you will just have to check with a couple of local glass shops for prices . ---
**Author:** ![melott](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/melott/32/10827_2.png) [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2020, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-windshield-repair/170181/3 "2020-09-20T15:18:47Z")
according to my insurance they are repairable, up to a certain length. I don’t remember what it is. ---
**Author:** ![usmanakhtar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/cab0a1/32.png) [@usmanakhtar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/usmanakhtar)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2020, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-windshield-repair/170181/4 "2020-09-20T15:23:34Z")
I have a car insurance but there is a crack when i bought it. I think insurance will not cover this. ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2020, 3:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-windshield-repair/170181/5 "2020-09-20T15:27:03Z")
> [@usmanakhtar](#): > > I think insurance will not cover this. Then you should have asked to have the crack repaired or windshield replaced. If you had one and now have two ask the carrier anyway . The worst they can do is say No. Any crack larger than a Quarter coin is not repairable. ---
**Author:** ![usmanakhtar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/cab0a1/32.png) [@usmanakhtar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/usmanakhtar)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2020, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-windshield-repair/170181/6 "2020-09-20T15:30:51Z")
Thank you for the suggestion. The crack is less than a quarter coin, even after the repair this crack will be visible? ---
**Author:** ![db4690](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/db4690/32/2583_2.png) [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2020, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-windshield-repair/170181/7 "2020-09-20T15:51:01Z")
How about posting a picture of the damaged area MINUS the tape We can’t get a very clear good image of the damage itself But it does look like it’s directly in the driver’s field of vision, straight ahead, for that matter . . . In such cases, I believe it’s advisable to replace the windshield Now let me ask a rather specific question . . . Is it a crack . . . ?! Or is it in fact a chip . . . ?! A crack . . . meaning an actual line . . . warrants windshield replacement But a chip . . . or small bullseye, if you will . . . is often worth repairing, depending on the size and if it’s directly in your line of sight > [@usmanakhtar](#): > > The crack is less than a quarter coin, even after the repair this crack will be visible? It will be far less visible than now . . . but you will still see a “spot” Another question . . . How’s the rest of the windshield, aside from that damage? Great shape? Or pitted due to gravel, sand, etc. . . . ?! If it’s the latter, just get the windshield replaced ---
**Author:** ![usmanakhtar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/cab0a1/32.png) [@usmanakhtar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/usmanakhtar)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2020, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-windshield-repair/170181/8 "2020-09-20T16:04:37Z")
Hello, Thank you for your great reply. I just bought this car last week don’t know its history much. Apparently windshield looks fine other then these cracks. Regarding your question about the crack or Chip i can better explain examining the area after minus tape… but my guess is bulleye I’ll try to remove the tape and post a clear picture in morning. Thank you 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2020, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-windshield-repair/170181/9 "2020-09-20T16:16:52Z")
The only valid opinion will be from the glass shop . ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2020, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-windshield-repair/170181/10 "2020-09-20T16:36:47Z")
Contact your insurer and ask them. They might ask for pictures that you provide by email, and will probably send you to their authorized shop for repair. The repair will be a clear plastic injected into the crack or a windshield replacement. Just tell them there is a crack and don’t go into detail. I suspect you need a windshield replacement since this looks like it is in the driver’s field of view. Your state law will govern this, and your insurer knows the requirements. ---
**Author:** ![Barry01](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bcef8e/32.png) [@Barry01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barry01)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2020, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-windshield-repair/170181/11 "2020-09-20T17:02:00Z")
Had a small crack in windshield repaired last year still fine. ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2020, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-windshield-repair/170181/12 "2020-09-20T17:06:58Z")
> [@VOLVO-V70](#): > > Cracks are not repairable. [![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/d/d/ddfb34c0c270939ec40704ba94e81c00f79e6e5e.jpeg "Windshield crack repair (17 inch)") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UxQpTeQBQg) Tester ---
**Author:** ![melott](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/melott/32/10827_2.png) [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2020, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-windshield-repair/170181/13 "2020-09-20T17:18:05Z")
cracks are repairable up to a given length. state farm. ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2020, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-windshield-repair/170181/14 "2020-09-20T17:56:55Z")
If I have a crack as long as that one in the video I am getting a new windshield , period . The windshield is a structure part of the vehicle . ---
**Author:** ![Barry01](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bcef8e/32.png) [@Barry01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barry01)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2020, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-windshield-repair/170181/15 "2020-09-20T17:57:12Z")
How would the Insurance company no there was a crack in the windshield ---
**Author:** ![It\_s-Me](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/it_s-me/32/12660_2.png) [@It\_s-Me](https://community.cartalk.com/u/It_s-Me)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2020, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-windshield-repair/170181/16 "2020-09-20T21:11:52Z")
These cracks and chips may be to old and/or contaminated to repair. ---
**Author:** ![JoeMario](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/3bc359/32.png) [@JoeMario](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeMario)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2020, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-windshield-repair/170181/17 "2020-09-20T23:55:13Z")
> [@Barry01](#): > > How would the Insurance company no there was a crack in the windshield The windshield installer takes a picture beforehand just in case insurance needs it. ---
**Author:** ![Barry01](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bcef8e/32.png) [@Barry01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barry01)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2020, 2:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-windshield-repair/170181/18 "2020-09-21T02:29:19Z")
Thanks for that info ---
**Author:** ![usmanakhtar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/cab0a1/32.png) [@usmanakhtar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/usmanakhtar)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2020, 2:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-windshield-repair/170181/19 "2020-09-21T02:42:42Z")
Hello, Today i take a picture from inside. Please check this picture. And i live outside USA, here the biggest problem is with the language. Thank you for all your valuable information 🙂 ![20200921_101832](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/0/2/025527c3c7d5df591adcc7ba16fffedb78933aaa.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![db4690](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/db4690/32/2583_2.png) [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2020, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-windshield-repair/170181/20 "2020-09-21T03:17:08Z")
It actually looks bigger than I initially thought That dark area in the 12 o’clock position looks massive And it seems to be directly in your line of sight . . . ? A new windshield is advisable, in my opinion I’m not sure where you live . . . do they have mobile glass repair businesses which come to your home or your work during lunch hour? That said . . . if you get it fixed, rather than replaced, it probably will not spread out how about having one of those glass repair businesses come by and ask if they think it’s fixable, and if it’s worth it. Windshields are quite inexpensive here . . . don’t know how it is in your area. [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-windshield-repair/170181.md?page=2)