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Can a car window break because of the heat?

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don't have an answer but would really like to hear others opinions. 102 degrees here today, had the windows down so the car wouldn't get so hot on the inside. started the car, hit the power button to roll up the driver side window. halfway up, it shattered into a gazillion pieces. huge mess. heat?

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