think this will pass safety? - #1 Car Club In Kitchener - Waterloo - Cambridge

**Opel_Driver** · 07-19-2006, 10:03 PM

so my car has a crack in the windshield, this is the only thing i have found so far that i'm not sure will pass. so if any of you actually know (don't just take a guess) or if any of you are mechanics who do safeties let me know if this would pass or not. i know the rule of thumb is if its in the wiper's path then it fails, but this doesn't impare my sight of anything other than the hood and fender as you can see from this shot right from eye level in the driver's seat:

**cwiniarz** · 07-19-2006, 10:53 PM

Definitely not passing

**Baby Boi GSR** · 07-19-2006, 11:12 PM

It really depends where you take it

some mechanics will let it slide and some won't
I had my car pass with the same sort of crack

**Opel_Driver** · 07-19-2006, 11:25 PM

yeah, i don't mean a canadian tire saftey where they pick out every little thing, i mean a shop that will only fail you for things that matter.

**Herpee** · 07-19-2006, 11:59 PM

legally you dont need to change it until the crack has met two sides or it impaires your vision. It doesn't impaire the vision directly but it is rather large. I think its all on opinion

**2point2** · 07-20-2006, 12:23 AM

just fix it. it's only going to get worse.

**super_racer** · 07-20-2006, 12:55 AM

Apple Auto Glass will easily repair that crack. Probably cheap.

**Opel_Driver** · 07-20-2006, 12:57 AM

i thought they couldn't repair cracks if they went to the edge of the glass?

**Jamie** · 07-20-2006, 01:39 AM

its just going to get worst, just replace it!!

**rough** · 07-20-2006, 09:48 AM

fail 100% for any reputable shop.

**ProbeonPSI** · 07-20-2006, 10:29 AM

opel, we need to find a SE or GL whatever comes without woodgrain and swap the pieces.

**Shred** · 07-20-2006, 11:22 AM

fail. Or find a shop that is willing to overlook the minor flaw. Apple cant fix anything larger then a quarter. At least that's what they told me.

**aznzebra** · 07-20-2006, 11:54 AM

rofl\
that fails
cracks and large blemishes that obstruct the drivers view in the windshield are not acceptable if they are within the range of the wipers

**spooned civic** · 07-20-2006, 01:46 PM

K my fathers the shop foreman here at North End Nissan. I have asked him if he would sign this, as I don’t have my license. He stated that it is possible to pass the DOT in this case.

RE: Inspection requirements and performance standards for commercial vehicles and motor vehicles except motorcycles.

1-7(h) there shall be no star, stone chip or crack in the area of the windshield swept by the driver's wiper blade, that may interfere with the driver's vision;

Some people are right if you have a stone chip, star or crack in the driver’s wiper path then it fails. But in this case the crack in the window has not reached that part as of yet.

**rough** · 07-20-2006, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by spooned civic

K my fathers the shop foreman here at North End Nissan. I have asked him if he would sign this, as I don’t have my license. He stated that it is possible to pass the DOT in this case. re: MVIS 1-7(h)

Some people are right if you have a stone chip, star or crack in the driver’s wiper path then it fails. But in this case the crack in the window has not reached that part.

how is that crack NOT in the path of the wiper's? its right above them in the rest position!

**spooned civic** · 07-20-2006, 02:08 PM

passenger yes. from the picture it seems the drivers is free

**01si** · 07-20-2006, 02:12 PM

no it wont pass

Just fix it!

**ProbeonPSI** · 07-20-2006, 03:13 PM

windshield crack is trashier than a boost gauge taped to your dash, you know what im getting at here?

**Foxmotorsport** · 07-20-2006, 04:58 PM

Def Fail... I wouldnt sign off on that...

**VUnit2k5** · 07-20-2006, 05:16 PM

windsheild crack = automatic fail . unless you go to a shady place but how would u feel if that thing caved in and hurt you thatd wouldnt be good ..

**spooned civic** · 07-21-2006, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Foxmotorsport

Def Fail... I wouldnt sign off on that...

most wouldn't but its ok in the book. so... meh.

his question was "will it pass"

answer is yes it will but find a guy to sign for it. as this is simply an opinion situation and most tech would just say replace the windsheild.

**Ashleyjojo19** · 07-21-2006, 02:52 PM

Any reputable shop will not pass that, when I had my first civic, I went to get a safety, I had to fill a stone chip before it would pass, its silly to think it will pass with a huge crack like that...

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Apple Auto Glass will easily repair that crack. Probably cheap.

You cannot repair a crack that big, they can repair stone chips, stone chips that have started to crack a bit, not one as big as this...yes it is cheap 50-60$

JUST REPLACE IT, its safer for you and everyone else in the vehilcle...

**turbo2** · 07-22-2006, 11:02 PM

nice crack!

now all you need is a set of 36" rims that spin and a nice side swipe style dent in the side of the car and some Michigan plates..

07-19-2006, 10:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
Opel_Driver VM Member Posts: 2,761 Location: London & K/W Join Date: Apr 2005 Ride: '95 Civic Sedan Fav Mod: enjoying the stockness. Class: Street	think this will pass safety? so my car has a crack in the windshield, this is the only thing i have found so far that i'm not sure will pass. so if any of you actually know (don't just take a guess) or if any of you are mechanics who do safeties let me know if this would pass or not. i know the rule of thumb is if its in the wiper's path then it fails, but this doesn't impare my sight of anything other than the hood and fender as you can see from this shot right from eye level in the driver's seat: ------------------ Brendan: Bunch of 240s Some Opels And a Honda

07-19-2006, 10:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
cwiniarz VM Member Posts: 2,746 Location: Cambridge Join Date: Nov 2003 Ride: 2003 Infiniti G35 Fav Mod: Class:	Definitely not passing ------------------ --=Chris=-- If NISMO stands for Nissan Motorsports, Does HOMO stand for Honda Motorsports?

07-19-2006, 11:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
Baby Boi GSR VM Member Posts: 1,972 Location: Waterloo Join Date: Nov 2003 Ride: 1995 Honda Civic Si Fav Mod: HIDs Class: Street	It really depends where you take it some mechanics will let it slide and some won't I had my car pass with the same sort of crack ------------------ '05 WDP Acura TL = Winter Beater '95 EJ1 Coupe = Tuned to 205WHP '01 Honda CBR600 f4-i = Fun On 2 Wheels '94 Integra Type R 4dr = My Baby's Baby

07-19-2006, 11:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
Opel_Driver VM Member Posts: 2,761 Location: London & K/W Join Date: Apr 2005 Ride: '95 Civic Sedan Fav Mod: enjoying the stockness. Class: Street	yeah, i don't mean a canadian tire saftey where they pick out every little thing, i mean a shop that will only fail you for things that matter. ------------------ Brendan: Bunch of 240s Some Opels And a Honda

07-20-2006, 12:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
2point2 VM Member Posts: 6,508 Join Date: Feb 2004 Ride: 1988 Honda CRX Fav Mod: CRXForum Class:	just fix it. it's only going to get worse. ------------------ 2.2L Turbo CRX - 10.73 @ 137mph - Pump gas, and then drove it home.

07-19-2006, 11:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
Herpee VM Member Posts: 281 Location: Fergus Join Date: Jul 2005 Ride: 1993 Mazda Mx-3 GS Fav Mod: Lambo's Class: Show	legally you dont need to change it until the crack has met two sides or it impaires your vision. It doesn't impaire the vision directly but it is rather large. I think its all on opinion

07-20-2006, 12:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
super_racer Senior User Posts: 503 Location: Kitchener Join Date: Jan 2006 Ride: Fav Mod: Class:	Apple Auto Glass will easily repair that crack. Probably cheap.

07-20-2006, 12:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
Opel_Driver VM Member Posts: 2,761 Location: London & K/W Join Date: Apr 2005 Ride: '95 Civic Sedan Fav Mod: enjoying the stockness. Class: Street	i thought they couldn't repair cracks if they went to the edge of the glass? ------------------ Brendan: Bunch of 240s Some Opels And a Honda

07-20-2006, 01:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
Jamie VM Member Posts: 1,574 Join Date: Jun 2006 Ride: 1993 Honda Civic Si Fav Mod: CF Hood Class: Show	its just going to get worst, just replace it!! ------------------ www.PSAclub.net Admin.

07-20-2006, 09:48 AM	#10 (permalink)
rough Super Moderator Posts: 2,746 Join Date: Jan 2005 Ride: 1976 Datsun 280Z Fav Mod: Class:	fail 100% for any reputable shop. ------------------ Life can change with every breathe, and it can end before the next. Datsun 280z- awaiting LS1 install to be the LSZ of my dreams Mods to come:224/224 cam, valvesprings, hardened pushrods, hugger headers, P&P TB, LS6 intake, loud pipes What you didn't hear me? or you didn't understand?

07-20-2006, 10:29 AM	#11 (permalink)
ProbeonPSI Veteran User Posts: 6,630 Location: London Ontario Canada Join Date: Sep 2004 Ride: Fav Mod: Class:	opel, we need to find a SE or GL whatever comes without woodgrain and swap the pieces.

07-20-2006, 11:22 AM	#12 (permalink)
Shred VM Member Posts: 1,420 Location: Waterloo Join Date: Jun 2004 Ride: 1989 Nissan Skyline Fav Mod: Jimmy Class: Street	fail. Or find a shop that is willing to overlook the minor flaw. Apple cant fix anything larger then a quarter. At least that's what they told me. ------------------ 1989 Nissan Skyline Gts-T(as in Turbo) Type M New car coming soon.

07-20-2006, 11:54 AM	#13 (permalink)
aznzebra VM Member Posts: 695 Location: Waterloo Join Date: Oct 2005 Ride: 95 TT Supra 6spd, 04 Acura TL Auto Fav Mod: Class:	rofl\ that fails cracks and large blemishes that obstruct the drivers view in the windshield are not acceptable if they are within the range of the wipers

07-20-2006, 02:12 PM	#17 (permalink)
01si VM Member Posts: 185 Location: guelph Join Date: Sep 2005 Ride: F 250 Super Duty Fav Mod: Class:	no it wont pass Just fix it!

07-20-2006, 03:13 PM	#18 (permalink)
ProbeonPSI Veteran User Posts: 6,630 Location: London Ontario Canada Join Date: Sep 2004 Ride: Fav Mod: Class:	windshield crack is trashier than a boost gauge taped to your dash, you know what im getting at here?

07-20-2006, 04:58 PM	#19 (permalink)
Foxmotorsport VM Member Posts: 85 Join Date: Jan 2006 Ride: 91 Ford Mustang Fav Mod: Class:	Def Fail... I wouldnt sign off on that... ------------------ Manager Beverly Tire Cambridge 91 Ford Mustang street/strip 79 Mercury Capri Outlaw/Bandit FFW 70 Lincoln MK III 03 Toyota Corolla 91 Jeep Cherokee

07-20-2006, 05:16 PM	#20 (permalink)
VUnit2k5 VM Member Posts: 625 Location: London Join Date: Jul 2005 Ride: 94 VW Golf 4 door Fav Mod: suspension :D niiicceee Class: Street	windsheild crack = automatic fail . unless you go to a shady place but how would u feel if that thing caved in and hurt you thatd wouldnt be good .. ------------------ \X/ Ryan L. \X/ 94 Vdub Golf 2.0L = slow, sort of . -too much stuff to list here, so i took all the stuff off my sig.

07-22-2006, 11:02 PM	#23 (permalink)
turbo2 Junior User Posts: 58 Join Date: Jul 2006 Ride: Fav Mod: Class:	nice crack! now all you need is a set of 36" rims that spin and a nice side swipe style dent in the side of the car and some Michigan plates..