But turns out the scorching heat can also crack your car glass. The N&O spoke with Barry “Joe” McConnell, the owner of McConnell Auto Glass, to explain how it happens and how to prevent it.

To stop this from happening, you can leave one of your windows open just a crack, provided you keep your car in a garage or similarly dry place.

Before you get time to take the car in for repair, here are a few things to keep in mind to prevent a cracked windshield from getting worse.

A windshield repair kit isn't a miracle solution, but for some minor chips, it will save you a trip to an expensive glas ...

The weather is starting to turn cold, which can cause all sorts of headaches. But can the upcoming cold season result in your windshield cracking?

How to stop it happening Clean your windows - removing tiny dirt particles gives the water less to cling to, lessening the condensation.

The weather is starting to turn cold, which can cause all sorts of headaches. But can the upcoming cold season result in your windshield cracking?