Will windshield chip fail state inspection?

[Murpheeee]

I have a very slight chip in my windshield from where I got hit by a stone on the highway.

I have to take my car for a state inspection.....will they fail it for that?

 

[Pacfanweb]

It won't in North Carolina, don't know about your state.

 

[Ziptar]

I used to live in Mass... It would fail there...

 

[Murpheeee]

Anyone know about NJ?

 

[Iron Woode]

I believe it would not fail if it is small and not in the drivers field of view.

Now a crack on the other hand......

 

[Jerboy]

<< I have a very slight chip in my windshield from where I got hit by a stone on the highway.

I have to take my car for a state inspection.....will they fail it for that? >>



It depends on how big I think.... If its big as an orange, I wouldn't be surprised if you fail.

You can always use a windshield repair kit thats available at any AutoZone, Checkers and such for $12 or so.

 

[Murpheeee]

its not a crack.....its a chip about 1/4"

they may not even notice it......but if they are looking for it......I could have a problem

EDIT: its not in line of view, its down low

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

I'd bet money you are ok. Just don't point it out LOL

 

[polypterus]

You can probably go to your state's government site and look up the rules for inspection. In VA they only fail it if it's in the driver's line of sight.

dc

 

[LordJezo]

<< Anyone know about NJ? >>



My old car had what sounds to be the same thing and it passed fine.. inspected in Warren county and they gave me no problems.

 

[batgeek]

<< Anyone know about NJ? >>



i didn't think wind shields were required in Jersey...

 

[Tominator]

IF it's smaller than a quarter why not get it fixed before you go for the inspection?

 

[crypticlogin]

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<< Anyone know about NJ? >>



My old car had what sounds to be the same thing and it passed fine.. inspected in Warren county and they gave me no problems. >>



Same here. My dad had a small chip in the top corner and it passed fine over in Wayne a few years back.

 

[Jerboy]

<< IF it's smaller than a quarter why not get it fixed before you go for the inspection? >>



I agree. Inspection is a good excuse for fixing the windshield. He won't regret fixing it anyway.