Practical guides for Ontario drivers on windshield damage, ADAS safety systems, and how to use your insurance for zero out-of-pocket glass repair.
A chip smaller than a quarter can usually be repaired. But once a crack passes six inches, spreads to the driver’s line of sight, or reaches the edge of the glass, replacement becomes the only safe option.
Modern vehicles rely on a forward-facing camera mounted to the windshield for lane-keep assist, automatic braking and adaptive cruise. Move the camera by even a few millimetres and those systems misread the road.
Most Ontario drivers with comprehensive coverage can repair chips or replace their windshield without paying a cent — but the fine print differs by insurer. Here’s how to check and how to file a zero-deductible claim.
A resin-injection chip repair costs a fraction of a full windshield replacement, is usually covered by insurance with no deductible, and preserves the factory seal of your original glass. Here’s exactly what happens.