In reality, it's one of the cheapest repairs out there. If you have a chip the size of a quarter or smaller, you can get it repaired for about $60. If you wait and the crack grows, you may have to replace the entire windshield, which can be expensive. But most chips and cracks, if repaired soon after the damage, are very cost-friendly to repair.

Fasten front window repair the track into place. Place a fine bead of caulk on the inside of the track to seal it. Do not put so much caulk as to interfere with the trim replacements.
 

Park your vehicle in a garage or under a shelter. If possible, park your vehicle in an area where it will be insulated from the harsh environment. This will not only protect it from ice, but from falling limbs or other hazards this time of year.

Use an ice scraper to remove ice from your windshield and glass. If you find yourself without an ice scraper, you may consider using a spatula or some item you find in your car to remove the ice. This can cause windshield replacement scratches on the glass. A plastic scraper is very affordable and can be found in most stores you visit. Pick one or two up the next time you are out so that you do not get stuck without the proper equipment you need when your windshield is iced over.

If you don't windshield chip repair hear anything at all there may be a loose corroded or broken wire somewhere in the circuit. Start at the fuse box and trace the wire to the window switch. You can do this with a voltmeter or a 12 volt test light. If you have 12 volts going into the switch, but no voltage coming out of the switch when you press the button, the switch is probably faulty. If 12 volts is coming out of the switch, then the problem is either in the wiring from the switch to the window motor or the motor itself.

Honest answers to these questions will provide you with a list of problem area's requiring thought and action. Divide your list into three main areas with the headings Clean, Repair and Replace.

Replacing your windshield can be a pretty hefty investment. Once you've spoken to a windshield specialist as well as your insurance company you will know where you stand on what repairs or replacement services will be covered. This is also a good time to consider after-market options such as window tinting which may help reduce the chances of needing to repair or replace it again in the near future.