You walk out to your car in the morning, put your key into the door lock and turn it. When you try to slide into your car seat, you notice a crack in your windshield. How did this happen overnight when nothing hit the windshield?



We're not the cops and we won't ticket you for driving if your windshield is cracked. However, you should be aware that windshield repair and replacement are only a stone's throw away from being hazardous. So why not get your replace your windshield with the professionals?

What Causes Windshields To Crack Overnight?

Temperatures: Fast changes in temperature can cause a windshield to crack. Take for example, a car that is left outside on a hot day and then brought inside the garage at night - this causes the inside of the windshield to rapidly fall from very hot temperatures to very cold. This fluctuation may cause your windshield to break or crack as it tries to adjust itself back down to room temperature.

Windshield De-Icer: Some cars have a windshield de-icer built right into their defroster system, but if your car does not have one you will need to purchase one separately and use it every time you park your car outside during winter months.  If you fail to coat your windshield with de-icer before it freezes, you risk cracking the glass.

Car Washing: When washing your car in winter months, avoid getting water or other fluids on the inside of your windshield. If too much moisture is present when temperatures drop again, a crack may result.

Chips and Cracks: Chips and cracks happen when stress is distributed on your glass during temperature fluctuations, they also grow larger over time and should not be left for too long without repair. Small chips and cracks can easily be repaired, and should be taken care of immediately so they do not become larger and cause your windshield to break more easily.

You have a few options to replace a windshield crack:

• There are many pick a part places in Phoenix that have cheap windshields you can use as a replacement.
• Phoenix auto glass offers professional windshield replacement in the Phoenix metro area.
• If you have auto glass insurance your best bet is to call us for a free quote as you may be eligible for cash back.

If you notice that your windshield has cracked overnight, then it's likely one of these explanations is why. The end result is that you need a new windshield, bring your car into a Phoenix auto glass repair shop for an inspection to see if it is covered by insurance.