NASCAR fans, NASCAR.com just put out a press release, “Don’t let your windshield crack under the strain”.

They state some of the very things I have been saying all along. Among the items, ” The windshield is a critical component of a cars safety system and needs extra special attention during winter months when extreme variations in temperature can make existing damage more severe.” They also state that by repairing chips on your windshield that you will be restoring the structural integrity of the windshield and prevent cracks.

Other things they state that I will quote.

• Do have chips in your windshield repaired before cold weather hits.
• Do gradually warm your car up in cold weather to prevent making chips in the windshield worsen to cracks.
• Do let your defroster partially thaw ice before using a scraper on your windshield.
• Don’t turn your cold car’s heat and fan settings to maximum in freezing temperatures.
• Don’t use hot water to defrost your car’s windshield.
• Don’t chop or stab at icy patches while using an ice scraper on your windshield.

They further cite safety as a reason to repair a windshield and that it is a “cost saving option”.