Living in Phoenix, Arizona, means dealing with extreme heat for most of the year. But did you know that our intense desert sun can damage more than your car’s paint or interior? Your windshield and auto glass are especially at risk from high temperatures.
At Pichon Auto Glass, we help Phoenix drivers stay safe and save money by understanding how heat affects their windshields—and how to prevent costly repairs.
If your windshield already has a tiny chip or crack, the hot Arizona sun can make it worse—fast. As the glass heats up during the day and cools down at night, it expands and contracts, putting pressure on the damaged spot until the crack spreads.
✅ Tip: Get chips repaired as soon as possible before they grow into full cracks that require a complete windshield replacement.
Constant exposure to UV rays breaks down the strength of your windshield’s outer layer. Over time, this makes your glass more vulnerable to damage from rocks, debris, or sudden impacts.
✅ Tip: Whenever possible, park in the shade, use a windshield sunshade, or get your windows professionally tinted (Arizona allows legal windshield tint strips at the top).
Ever blasted cold AC on a blazing-hot windshield? The sudden temperature difference can cause stress cracks to form, especially if the glass already has weak spots.
✅ Tip: Let your car cool gradually by cracking the windows before using full AC.
If your last windshield was poorly installed or made from low-quality glass, Arizona’s heat can cause it to warp, loosen, or develop stress fractures. This is why choosing a trusted shop like Pichon Auto Glass is so important.
✔️ Repair chips and cracks immediately to prevent spreading.
✔️ Use a sunshade or park under cover when possible.
✔️ Avoid blasting cold air on a hot windshield.
✔️ Have your windshield inspected regularly—especially before long road trips.
If you’ve noticed a chip, crack, or other damage, don’t wait for Arizona’s heat to make it worse. Contact Pichon Auto Glass today for:
✅ Free Mobile Inspections
✅ Fast, Affordable Repairs
✅ Top-Quality Windshield Replacements
✅ Insurance Assistance Available
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Affordable price and job well done. Had both my truck and car side window done for $150 each. Was quoted $300-450 by others well-known autoglass for the car itself. Thank you, guys!
Angel and his grandpa put my windshield in for me. Great work, great service and great price. I am very happy with my purchase. They made sure that my A-Pillar did not crack, and were very professional.
I came by with my 2015 Toyota Corolla for a windshield replacement. They were done in 5 minutes literally!! I will recommend everyone for sure thank you.