I hope you will not make any "cracks" about this question.

[JonnyBoy12]

Sorry if this question has been asked before but really need to know this. I have found a very small crack in my windscreen and do not want it to go any further. I have been told that if I put superglue in the crack then this will stop the crack spreading. Is this correct and if it is not then what can I put there instead?

Do I have to get a professional to do this or can I do this for myself?

Thanks in advance for any replies.

[ummmm]

Get a pro. It's usually covered by your insurance...

[boxtops]

OH had a crack in his windscreen for years, it never spread and it got through MOT. You can usually claim for windscreen replacement on your insurance without losing your NCB.

[cazzz1975]

its normally covered by the insurance

http://www.autoglass....-R-UK.homepage.0.html

[ummmm]

Or paying any excess.

[jake-the-peg]

Friend of mine had this done recently he found there was a £50 excess on windscreen repairs on his insurance policy

You don't want to believe all you read on adverts!

You can do it yourself - Halfords sell a kit, and I've used it myself - it's OK but a bit fiddly and quite expensive

http://www.halfords.c..._-1_categoryId_165492

At £30 it's not really all that worthwhile over a professional

[TWR]

Depends where the crack is on your screen John, is it in your line of vision? the thing is the damage is always there & it does not matter what you use to stop it, at times it can extend if you hit a large pot hole etc, if you are handy & depending on the car you can get a replacement from a scrapie but taking it out, Well that can be done, but time has to be taken especially with a bonded screen. do not be tempted or members of your family to press against it as this furthers the line of the damage. there is only one solution, New.

[JonnyBoy12]

Thanks for your speedy answers, folks, but still a little confused. Can I used Superglue in the crack or not? Clearly I could do this but must not press too hard on the screen as this may further the damage.

[TWR]

If money is tight John give it a try, but I know what avenue I would go. the crack will alway be there, it could last a week or an year but if in your line of vision it will fail the MOT.

[BRIGHT SPARK]

At your next insurance renewal make sure you get a good windscreen deal........then hit it with the ommer!

[SpikeyBush]

What have you to lose by trying superglue?

I've lost count of the number of windscreens I've had go on a frosty night, having hit a stone a few days earlier.