We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. You're driving down the road, and you hear the snap of gravel clinking against your windshield. Then you hear a much louder snap, and your ...

You might wonder if it's better to fix a small windshield chip or wait. While a timely repair is the best course of action, be wary of your own skills.

Your car's windshield is one of its most important parts, as it directly shields you from the wind (hence the name, although it's called "windscreen" in the U.K.) and other debris that gets thrown up ...