Golf Mk III: cracked windscreen corner - Roger Jones
A curved crack about 2.5" long has appeared across the lower offside corner of the windscreen on my 1996 Mk III Golf VR6. It's in the coloured area below the level where it would be a problem in terms of visibility. However, I wonder if it is a common weakness and how it could have happened (the car has a gentle life), there being no sign of external impact and I think it's only the outer glass that's cracked. Would you live with it or consider it to be a liability needing immediate replacement?
Golf Mk III: cracked windscreen corner - Hamsafar
Did it happen in the cold weather? Could be caused by having the windscreen defroster blower on too hot for too long while the upper half stays ice cold. - only a guess.
Golf Mk III: cracked windscreen corner - Roger Jones
No surprise: I'm not sure exactly when it happened, but I don't think it's to do with heating the windscreen because I haven't used the car on the coldest days recently. Thanks for responding anyway.
Golf Mk III: cracked windscreen corner - jc
If it is not in your line of sight-leave it.