Let’s talk about something most folks overlook, your auto glass. (Yes, really.) It’s easy to take your windshield and windows for granted… until something chips, cracks, shatters, or leaks.
Then it’s a whole different story.
Your Windshield: Safety First, Bugs Second
Sure, your windshield keeps bugs off your face and rain out of your lap, but it’s also a major player in keeping you safe. According to the Auto Glass Safety Council (AGSC), your front windshield provides up to 45% of your cabin’s structural strength in a front-end crash. And in a rollover? That jumps to 60%. That’s not just a piece of glass, that’s a safety shield.
But chips happen, from flying gravel, potholes, or wild temperature swings. A chip smaller than a quarter (and not in your direct line of sight or right at the edge) might be repairable.
Bigger than that? You’ll probably need a replacement.
And here's the part nobody tells you: if your vehicle has ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) things like lane assist, blind spot detection, or backup cameras, those sensors often live in your windshield. So, after any glass replacement, your ADAS needs to be recalibrated. Most glass shops or dealerships don’t even offer that. But we do. At Chip’s Auto Glass, our quad-certified ADAS pros use top-tier tech to get your systems back in sync, safely and for way less than the dealer.
