The Dollar Bill Test: DIY Windshield Damage Assessment

Key Takeaways

• ✓Use a dollar bill to quickly assess crack length and determine urgency of professional evaluation
• ✓The 6-inch dollar bill length represents the typical threshold where cracks transition from easily repairable to borderline
• ✓Professional assessment required even for damage passing dollar bill test due to location and depth factors
• ✓The dollar bill test works best for linear cracks - use quarter test for chips and circular damage
• ✓Immediate documentation with dollar bill as size reference helps track propagation and supports insurance claims