Repair or Replacement – How to Know What Your Windshield Needs

 How Large is the Damage?

One of the first things to inspect to determine which route you should take is to assess the damage. Small enough damage can benefit from just being repaired which can save you money on needing a full replacement. However, if you leave cracks and chips untouched on your windshield, these damages can turn into bigger problems in the future. To keep your windshield well maintained and to save you money in the long run, it is important to keep up with any repairs that your windshield may need. Our team of professionals can take a look at your windshield damage and help you determine what the best option is for your situation.

Where is the Damage?

Knowing where the damage on your windshield is is important. The placement of the damage can mean the difference between just needing a repair or needing a full replacement. If there is a crack or a chip that is in the way of the driver, this can be dangerous, especially if left untouched. These damages can get bigger over time and can even cause the windshield to completely burst if more damage and pressure are put on the windshield. This can be harmful to the driver and the vehicle. If there is damage that is in the way of the driver, this means that most likely your windshield will need to be replaced. However, if it is just a small amount of damage on the windshield, these damages can be repaired.

At A Advanced Auto Glass, your safety and satisfaction are our highest priority. Our team works hard to provide you with the services you need to keep your vehicle in good condition while working quickly and efficiently so that you don’t have to be without your car for a long period of time.

What Amount of Damage is There?

Another way to determine if you are going to need a repair or a replacement is to determine how much damage there is. This means not only the damage on the windshield itself but if it is also affecting other areas of your vehicle. It is also important to assess how many different spots of damage you may have. One small chip can mean an easy repair but if there are multiple clusters of chips and scratches, this is a good indication that you are going to need a full replacement.

Other Questionable Locations

Surprisingly, damages that happen near the driver’s view are not the only areas in which a full replacement may be necessary. If damages like chips happen near the corner of the windshield, this means that most likely it will need a replacement. This is because these types of damages make the windshield unstable and susceptible to more problems in the future.