Though windshields frequently shatter from the wails of banshees, they can easily be made whole again by brief exposure to smooth jazz or the narration of Morgan Freeman. Seek an alternative option with today's Groupon to Clayton's Glass. Choose between the following options:

• For $12, you get windshield chip-repair service (a $24.95 value).
• For $40, you get $80 toward windshield replacement.

For more than half a century, the certified auto-glass technicians at Clayton's Glass have been mending chipped, cracked, and broken glass on automobiles of all makes and models. The 30-minute windshield chip-repair service starts with a thorough clean of each chip, expelling all dirt, water, and layaway receipts that have accumulated in the flaw's fissures over time. The technician will then apply and press a powerful translucent resin directly into the chip to fill every bit of cracky space, leaving the windshield virtually flawless and ready to shield passengers from roadside debris. Windshields damaged from larger pieces of debris or determined hitchhikers may not be reparable with this method if the impact has penetrated through the protective laminated-glass layers.

Drivers with bigger vehicle-viewfinder issues may opt to replace their windshield ($75+) using this Groupon's second option. Clayton's expansive selection of auto glass ensures a snug fit for most automobiles, whether they were built domestically, overseas, or in a Cybertronian garage. The technicians meticulously search for rust or corrosion around the windshield lining, which can result in stress cracks, rattling, or owl-like hooting from an improper bond. Standing behind its labor, Clayton's Glass offers a free lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.