Chips and cracks often occur in a vehicle's auto glass, which lead to either a repair or a windshield replacement. A variety of situations may cause glass damage. It may be that a rock flew up and hit the windshield during a drive on the highway; it may be an accident, or may, especially in winter months, be due to the cold weather.
Extreme temperatures on either side of the spectrum, driving itself, and fatigue on the glass can cause small chips or cracks to quickly spread across the windshield. This is a major problem that needs to be addressed as soon as possible, for being pro-active can save the customer a lot of money. A quick fix of a chip or crack is way more inexpensive than letting a chip or crack go, resulting in having to get a full windshield replacement.
The latest technology has really improved auto glass chip and crack repair. Technicians are able to inject resins into the glass, and vacuum out the air, which provides a seal that makes the glass almost back to new, securing the structure, and saving on a full windshield replacement.
Insurance companies also encourage windshield repair, with some companies even waiving the deductible when a repair is done, when applicable, instead of a replacement. This is one of the first times that everyone seems to benefit. The factory windshield is repaired, the insurance company saves by not having to pay for an entirely new windshield, and the customer doesn't even need to pay the deductible.
It also should be noted that most glass companies offer a full mobile service to their customers, providing another level of convenience. The auto glass technicians are able to come to the customer's home, place of work, or business, make the necessary repairs, and then be on their way. This doesn't interrupt the customer's day, and enables the repair to be finished, and after completion, let's the customer be quickly on their way. Auto glass experts specialize in domestic and foreign glass, and can work with any make or model of vehicle.
However, in some cases, a chip or a crack becomes too big or too severe, and in those cases, a windshield replacement is needed. This is important to maintain safety standards and the structural integrity of the glass. A safe vehicle is one with clear visibility, not only for the driver, but for the safety of other drivers on the road, for clear glass is safe glass.
