What you might be seeing
- Star or bullseye chip after a stone strike
- A crack creeping from the edge
- Damage in the wiper sweep catching your eye at night
The likely causes, honestly ranked
- Stone strikes (following trucks too closely raises the odds)
- Temperature shock spreading existing chips
- Edge stress from body flex on damaged bonds
Do this now
- Put clear tape over the chip to keep dirt and water out
- Photograph it beside a coin and request a repair-or-replace assessment
- Check your insurance — glass cover often has reduced or no excess for repair
What to avoid
- Hot air on a frozen screen with a chip in it
- Waiting — chips are a countdown, and repair is only possible before they spread
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Frequently asked questions
Will a chip spread if I leave it?
Frost, heat and the next pothole all work on it. Many chips survive weeks; plenty crack the screen on the first icy morning. Repair while repair is possible.
Is a chip an NCT fail?
Damage in the driver’s field of vision can fail; cracks generally do. It is also simply tiring to look past.
Does my no-claims bonus suffer for glass?
Glass claims are commonly treated separately from your no-claims bonus, but policies differ — check yours before deciding cash or claim.
Written and reviewed by the Escargo team · Updated 9 August 2026 · Escargo shows real local businesses only — where none is listed yet, the page says so honestly.