There are many things that can produce a chip in your automotive glass. More important than how the chip occurred is how you take care of the chip. Since chips are usually small, many people dismiss them and decide to get the chip repaired at a later time. This is a very common mistake. There are a few factors that can cause your automotive glass chip to crack and spread quickly. These factors include extreme temperatures and driving. In cold weather condition, chips are likely to spread horizontally. In contrast, warm weather conditions cause chips to spread vertically. When you are driving around, it is inevitable that you eventually hit a bump or something else that will apply pressure to the chip in your automotive glass. This pressure will cause the chip to crack and spread. If your chip spreads, you will have to replace the entire automotive glass. This costs a lot more than a simple chip repair! So to prevent higher costs and any possible safety hazards, you should contact Auto Glass Center immediately to receive a chip repair service. Chip repair is just another fast and affordable service provided by Auto Glass Center to San Diego and its surrounding neighborhoods.