When your windshield suffers an irreparable crack, must you opt for brand-new auto glass? If you own a popular vehicle model, there are plenty of salvage yards where you can find a replacement windshield for a fraction of the price you’d pay for a new one. But should you take that route? Is it safe to put a used windshield on your car or truck? Read on to find out.

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Did you know an improperly installed windshield could detach from your vehicle during a collision or interfere with proper airbag deployment? It’s true — and if that happens, you and your passengers are at risk for severe injury.

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In a perfect world, you’d schedule a service appointment at your local auto glass repair shop as soon as your windshield, side window, or rear window suffered a chip or crack. But in a realistic world, you’re busy, strapped for time, and might not be able to make it to the auto glass repair shop to get your window fixed.

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Getting a windshield replacement can be a (pricey) hassle, especially if you’re strapped for time or don’t have insurance coverage for your auto glass. So now that you’ve got a fresh, unblemished piece of glass on your ride, it’s in your best interest to do everything in your power to prevent yourself from needing another new windshield. How do you do that?

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