Autoglass potholes/heated screen

[tali1]

Can a small chip in a windscreen really turn into a large immediate crack if the car drives over a pothole or an iced windscreen is heated as in the Autoglass TV adverts????

[mad4amanda]

Potholes? Yes, had it happen ICE dont know but suppose it might be possible .

[Glassman]

If the potholes were all filled in...

[HellDiver]

tali1 said:

Can a small chip in a windscreen really turn into a large immediate crack if the car drives over a pothole or an iced windscreen is heated as in the Autoglass TV adverts????

No. Unless you're driving a Mk3 Escort, or something else with the structural of a crisp bag.

[icepop]

Doubt very much whether the use of the heated screen would do it. One thing I do know is, that on the way to LM last year, we picked up a small stone chip near Dover, and 100 miles into France, it had become a proper 8" crack. Top marks to Autoglass France.

[Turtlez]

Don't know much but i have just this morning found a eight inch crack in the caddys windscreen,bugger.

[Glassman]

Turtlez said:

Don't know much but i have just this morning found a eight inch crack in the caddys windscreen,bugger.

Is it covered by insurance?

[Turtlez]

Glassman said:

Is it covered by insurance?

Yes Sir it is,but i only saw it this morning (friday) so will have to wait till next week to sort.

[Glassman]

Turtlez said:

Yes Sir it is,but i only saw it this morning (friday) so will have to wait till next week to sort.

If you'd prefer a recommendation (rather than who your insurer prefers) gimme a shout, I can put you in touch with someone reputable close to where you are or where the vehicle will be.

[Turtlez]

Glassman said:

Turtlez said:

Yes Sir it is,but i only saw it this morning (friday) so will have to wait till next week to sort.

If you'd prefer a recommendation (rather than who your insurer prefers) gimme a shout, I can put you in touch with someone reputable close to where you are or where the vehicle will be.

Thank you, I live in wales,as i only noticed it this morning i can use the golf for work tomorrow ,will have
a look at my docs tonight to see who,what, and where can be done.

[Larry Dickman]

I once had a stone chip turn into a huge crack after starting the car, turning the heater on with a snow covered windscreen. I've also had a stone chip develop into a crack after going down a pothole so I'm going to answer yes to your question. I think it depends on the stone chip & type of car though, I've had loads of stone chips that have never grown or turned into cracks.