Getting a chipped windshield in any car is almost as common as getting a flat tire. It’s happened to almost all of us and we either bought the repair kits or called the dealer and got it replaced. While more cumbersome and dangerous than a flat tire, the windshield is designed to not shatter into a million pieces as regular glass would.
It interesting to see the perspective of some of these Toyota owners but the author of the article is clearly not an expert with auto glass. His bio says he has vast experience in “test riding” in cars. That explains why the article is full of shaky information at best.