The short answer
A windshield chip is not repairable simply because it looks small. A technician should evaluate the type of break, its measurements, its location, whether contamination has entered it, which glass layer is damaged, and whether a sensor or other windshield feature could be affected. Under ANSI/AGSC/NWRD/ROLAGS 002-2022, the outer repairable dimensions include a bullseye or half-moon up to 1 inch in diameter, a combination break with a body up to 2 inches excluding its legs, a star break up to 3 inches, and a crack no longer than 14 inches.
Those measurements are eligibility limits, not a promise that every break within them can be repaired. Replacement is recommended for conditions including damage through both glass layers, an inside-layer break, an uncleanable contaminated break, a stress crack, interlayer damage, or damage that could interfere with a windshield feature. The technician should inspect the windshield from both sides and apply any relevant vehicle-manufacturer instructions before recommending repair or replacement.
