Windshield: lifespan, maintenance and replacement

Typical lifespan: 10–20 years.

Maintenance schedule

• Inspect for chips and cracks — Monthly
• Repair small chips immediately — As needed

Signs it needs replacing

• Crack longer than 6 inches
• Crack in driver's line of sight
• Multiple chips or spider cracks
• Pitting that causes glare

Tips

Many insurance policies cover windshield repair with no deductible. Fix chips before they spread.