The importance of an undamaged windscreen is often underestimated. Windscreens are an integral part of the vehicle’s structural integrity, providing up to 30% of the vehicles structural strength. Additionally, passenger airbags rely on the windscreen for support if the airbag deploys. This is why a small chip or crack in the windscreen should always be taken seriously and dealt with quickly.

A small chip can quickly turn into a large crack which could obstruct your view of the road and also make a glare from the sun worse. Additionally, if allowed to remain, a small chip or crack can enlarge to a point where it is unrepairable and you will be forced to get a whole new windscreen which is more expensive. Some windscreen damage could result in a MOT failure.

A chip can quickly turn into a crack at anytime, usually whilst you are driving. As soon as you notice any damage, have it seen to immediately. Typically, a small chip fix runs around £30 but windscreen replacement costs start around £150 or more.