Few things can make you more furious than a rock flying up and chipping your windshield. Not only does it make your ca ...

Windshield repair is a more budget-friendly alternative, but not all windshield cracks are repairable. Federal law prohibits driving if the chip or crack is larger than ¾ inch in diameter.

Glass with cracks extending to the windshield’s edge need to be replaced as soon as possible. Cracks that reach the edge are the most likely to expand and can even lead to complete glass failure.

Most cracks can be repaired using a kit if they're shorter than an inch across, or a dollar bill can cover them. This kind of crack repair, done right, will make the windshield seem like new.