Benefits of Windshield Repair

When there is a chip or crack in a windshield, there are several options to consider regarding repairs.

When there is a chip or crack in a windshield, there are several options to consider regarding repairs. Many think a small crack or starburst chip requires a complete windshield replacement. They worry about the cost and the time it takes to complete the work. Sometimes, they have to wait several days for an installer to be available and for the windshield to be in stock.

A chip or minor crack doesn’t always mean the glass must be replaced. However, complete windshield breaks create the need for replacement. But if the windshield is chipped or cracked, then the vehicle owner can benefit from using an auto glass repair organization. This process takes much less time and is far less expensive than a replacement.

There are several excellent reasons why a car owner would want to consider having repairs made rather than replacing it. Remember that some insurance policies include comprehensive glass coverage and will cover the repair. Insurance companies would rather see their clients repair their windshields than replace them, and there are many good reasons why this is the case.

Cost

With comprehensive auto glass coverage as part of an insurance policy, a vehicle owner rarely has to pay for auto glass repairs; they are often covered at 100% with no deductible. Additionally, windshield repair is easier and quicker to schedule. Most reputable auto glass repair organizations have mobile service options and can often complete the repair in less than an hour.

There are many whose auto insurance policy does not include comprehensive glass coverage in their auto insurance, which means that the cost to replace a cracked or chipped windshield falls to them. In this case, windshield repair is, once again, the best option to choose. Repairing a windshield is significantly less expensive than replacing it, and the best repair companies accept all forms of payment.

Additionally, in many parts of the country, damaged windshields are illegal and can result in a ticket from the police, which adds to the overall cost.

Windshield strength

When there is a crack or chip in a windshield, the structural integrity of that glass is compromised, which can lead to safety hazards for the driver and passengers. While it can take a significantly dense object to cause a crack in a windshield, a much smaller object can make a crack worse.

Drivers who do not repair or replace damaged glass risk injuring the vehicle’s occupants as the jolt of driving over a large bump or pothole or in a storm can break an already-damaged windshield.

A windshield repaired by a trained professional will retain the glass’s integrity and ensure that the windshield is as strong as ever.

Seals the vehicle

It can be easy to take a windshield for granted when it is in good condition, and there are no chips or cracks. People often do not realize their windshield’s importance until it is damaged. A proper windshield helps to seal the car, keeping the weather out and helping to regulate the temperature. If a windshield is cracked, the car’s air conditioner and heater cannot do their jobs.

Cracked windshields also allow water into the vehicle, which can cause damage to the interior and area surrounding the windshield. In winter, the cold weather can accelerate the size of a windshield crack. The crack allows more cold air into the vehicle and prevents the windshield defroster from doing its job, creating a dangerous driving situation.

Appearance

When there is a crack or chip in a windshield, it’s noticeable. As the crack grows, it becomes even more apparent. It can be embarrassing and frustrating at the same time.

Repairing a windshield brings back up to 80 percent of the cosmetic beauty of the vehicle windshield. The repair scar left behind, referred to as a skeleton by repair technicians, is visible only to people looking for it and up close to the vehicle. The owner retains their pride in the look of their vehicle by having a crack or chip repaired immediately.

Repairs are quick

Windshield replacement companies sometimes take days to replace a windshield which often inconveniences the owner, who has to take time away from work or family to go to a shop for the work to be done.

Mobile replacement companies also require appointments that can take days to happen. The vehicle owner has to wait for the glass to be in stock and for an available technician. Even in the field, a windshield replacement job can take a while.

An auto glass repair technician always has the supplies to fix a windshield and can usually complete the work in less than an hour. Appointments within 24 hours are usually available, minimizing the risk of the crack or chip growing beyond a repairable size. The most reputable companies also offer guarantees for their work to help ease a car owner’s mind.

Help the environment

Windshields are composed of several layers of glass and plastic, and when they are replaced, they take up space in the landfill. Replacing windshields for cracks and chips is expensive, unnecessary, and bad for the environment.

In most situations, auto glass repair is more cost-effective, less time-consuming, and friendlier for the environment than a windshield replacement. If a small crack is slowly turning into a larger one, or if the chip is distracting to the driver, then it’s time to speak with a professional auto glass professional to understand what can be done to address the problem quickly.

Lucid Auto Glass provides mobile windshield repair and replacement in Tacoma, Olympia, Renton, Lakewood, and surrounding areas. Our auto glass services include windshield replacement, rock chip repair, crack repair, and leak repair as well as door window regulator and door window motor repair and replacement. Family owned and operated. Military discounts available.