When you attend a sporting event, the last thing you expect is to take home a souvenir in the form of a broken car window. Unfortunately, sometimes a flying ball will get out of control and create damage to your vehicle.

Learn how balls may damage auto glass, what to expect when your windshield gets cracked, and the steps to take for a proper repair.

Can a Ball Smash Through My Window?

We’ve all seen those novelty stickers where it appears like baseball or tennis ball has completely smashed through a windshield and is stuck in the glass. While the prank is fun, the trick is not realistic due to modern auto glass technology. A typical windshield includes two layers of glass with a piece of laminate between the glass panes. (more…)

A small crack in your windshield may seem like a minor problem, but it could be the beginning of a more serious one. In fact, windshield cracks are one of the most important auto repairs to address as soon as possible for the safety of yourself and your passengers. Here are four reasons you shouldn’t wait to fix a cracked windshield.

1. A Cracked Windshield Isn’t Safe

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Your vehicle’s glass, particularly its windshield, probably isn’t something that you think much about, at least not until something goes wrong. However, the glass in your automobile will often let you know when something isn’t right — if you know what you’re looking for. If your glass has one of the following problems, make sure to take your car to a professional for repair.

A Problem With Cracks

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