The 10 Stages Of Emotion When You Get A Crack In Your Windshield

Is there anything worse than getting a chip or crack in your windshield? Like...seriously? Luckily, the expert technicians at Safelite AutoGlass® are here to guide you through the process and get you back on the road.

1. The "Everything's Normal" stage

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Maybe you're on your way to the grocery store. Maybe you're on your way home from work. Regardless of where you're going, you're most likely in a great mood.

2. The "What Was That?" stage

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Suddenly, you hear a cracking sound...

3. The "Shocked" stage

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...and your jaw drops. You're just...in complete SHOCK. You see the crack on your windshield and you're thinking...maybe you can fix it? OK, no...you can't. 

4. The "Denial" stage

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Wait...you may already have a few cracks on your windshield. There may also be a few cracks on your side or rear window already too. But IT DOESN'T MATTER BECAUSE NOTHING HAPPENED. 

5. The "OMG!" stage

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Time to face reality, yes...there actually IS a crack in your windshield. That really happened.

6. The "What Do I Do Now?" stage

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If you've never had your windshield repaired or replaced it can all feel pretty overwhelming. Where do you go to get it fixed? How much are you going to have to pay? Will your insurance cover the costs?

7. The "Research" stage

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Naturally, you're going to start researching for a reliable place to get your glass repaired or replaced. You'll also find out that if you replace your windshield, you may need to get your forward-facing camera attached to your windshield recalibrated to ensure your advanced safety features, like automatic emergency braking and forward collision warning, work properly.

8. The "Safelite" stage

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That's where Safelite comes in! Their expertise in windshield repair, replacement, and recalibration of your car's forward-facing camera makes Safelite your one-stop shop to save the day. You can get a quote or work with your insurance all on their website. And, yes, they partner with most auto insurance companies, and they handle your auto insurance claim so you can stress less!

9. The "YAY" stage

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It's time to make the most out of the situation! Stock up on glass cleaner, and swap out those old wiper blades while you’re there!

10. The "Back on the Road" stage

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Finally, what you've been waiting for: getting behind the wheel and hitting the road feeling brand-new and stress-free. 

Don't let a cracked windshield ruin your day! Safelite is here to guide you through all your auto glass repair, replacement, and recalibration needs so you can get back on the road safely and quickly.