July 22, 2026

Rock chip or crack: should you repair or replace?

A chip caught early is a quick, cheap resin fill. Left too long, it becomes a whole new windshield. Here's how to tell.

Almost everyone who calls asks the same thing: can this be fixed, or do I need a new windshield?

Usually a fix

A chip smaller than a quarter, or a short crack away from the edge and out of your line of sight, is usually a resin fill. Quick, cheap, and it stops the spread.

Usually a replacement

A crack that has run long, reached the edge, or sits in the driver's line of sight normally means a new windshield.

Michigan winters turn chips into cracks fast, so it pays to call early. Send a photo or call 616-396-3487 and we will tell you which one you are looking at.

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Would rather talk to someone? Call the shop at 616-396-3487.

That crack isn't going to fix itself.

Tell us the year, make, and model. We'll tell you the price and the day.

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