One thing about driving–there’s almost always a risk of damaging your vehicle. Nails in the road can pop your tires, shopping carts can chip your paint, and sometimes rocks will fly out of nowhere and crack your windshield. And, just like flat tires and chipped paint, you’ll want to address those cracks right away.

While there is a chance a crack may mean you have to shell out the dough to pay for a whole new windshield, a simple repair may be all you need if you catch it early enough. You should also check with your insurance provider, as they may cover more minor fixes to prevent the need for larger windshield replacement claims.

Keep reading for some quick ways to tell when the windshield can be repaired and when you’ll need a total replacement.

The length of the crack in your windsh

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