One will not only be able to save money by fixing a chipped windshield but it could save one's life. It could be a piece of gravel thrown up high by the vehicle ahead or an act of mischief by an unseen vandal. Either way, debris hitting your windshield will surely to leave a mark. A windshield chip can spread like a web causing a complete barrier of your view through the glass without any warning. Obviously, no one wants this to happen while on the road. In most cases, it is not legal to drive a vehicle if the driver's view is hindered because of chipped windshield.

Water leaks can occur because when you replace a automobile windshield chip repair, the factory seal is broken. This seal was created in a climate controlled environment and is designed to provide support for both the roof as well as helps to ensure that airbags properly deploy.
 

It's the same thing with a windshield. Why would anyone want to repair a windshield which is the only thing that protects you from oncoming objects to your face? Having a solid windshield in your car rather than a repaired one is probably safer and to me makes more sense.

You get a chip on your windshield in less than a second. The most common cause is flying rocks. A crack can happen just as quickly as a chip. You never know when that small little chip is going to turn into a crack that completely hinders your view while you are driving. You may not know this but your windshield provides up to 30 percent of the structural strength of the vehicle. If your windshield is not strong then it affects the entire car. Driving over one bump in the road or a pothole can turn your chip into a crack which will mean you need more than just a repair, you will need professional auto fix auto glass.

As a windshield installer for the past thirty five years, let me give you three good reasons not to repair your windshield. As windshield repair is a gimmick in my opinion.

If the crack looks exactly the same when completed, it's very likely the technician didn't inject the resin properly. A properly completed repair with cause each area of the damage to disappear from at least from one angle of vision (ex: looking from one side, looking from below, looking from above, etc.).

While there are many things that can go without fixing for a while these are just a few of the issues that should be addressed as soon as they arise. This type of automobile repair is crucial to keep vital systems running. So remember you may be able to make a couple hundred more miles with those worn out windshield wipers but when your tread runs low, or your windshield gets dinged get it to a mechanic right away.