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Windshield Repair

Autoglass Express repairs windshields
As a driver, you’ve likely experienced the frustration of a rock chip or crack in your windshield. While it may seem minor, ignoring this damage can lead to serious consequences. In this article, we’ll explore the importance of windshield rock chip repair and why prompt action is crucial.
What is Windshield Rock Chip Repair?
Windshield rock chip repair is a process that restores damaged glass by filling in small chips or cracks with a specialized resin. This prevents further damage and ensures the windshield’s structural integrity.
Why is Windshield Rock Chip Repair Important?
  • Prevents Further Damage: Small chips can spread, requiring costly windshield replacement.
  • Maintains Safety: A damaged windshield compromises visibility and can collapse in extreme situations.
  • Saves Money: Repairing chips is significantly cheaper than replacing the entire windshield.
  • Preserves Windshield Warranty: Many manufacturers require prompt repair to maintain warranty validity.
Benefits of Prompt Windshield Rock Chip Repair
  • Convenience: Quick repair minimizes downtime.
  • Enhanced Visibility: Clear glass ensures optimal driving visibility.
  • Weather Resistance: Repaired windshields seal out water and extreme temperatures.
  • Increased Resale Value: Well-maintained vehicles retain their value.

 

TYPES OF CHIPS

Windscreen chips

 

Chip Repair Warranty

The repair process involves the injection of special adhesives into the damaged part of the glass. The degree of success of each repair is a function of several variables. The best results are obtained when the damage is recent, the point of impact small, the cracks around the damaged area are. small, and there is no moisture or other foreign matter in the damaged area.

In some cases, the attempt to repair a windshield can result in the chip or crack becoming larger, and we are not responsible for such damage.

Our windshield warranty works as such: if you are dissatisfied with the repair, we will credit the cost of repair toward replacement. If your insurance company paid for the repair, the insurance company will receive credit.

We guarantee that the repaired portion of the windshield will not crack further and that the repair will pass any state vehicle inspection, or we will credit the cost of repair toward replacement.

This windshield warranty applies as long as you own or lease the vehicle on which the repair was made and is not transferable.

 

Preparation

Never wash a windshield prior to repair (temperature change or a car wash could increase the damage and water in the crack would delay the repair).

During the summer, keep the windshield as cool (not cold) as possible (if you park in the sun, open your window a bit to avoid temperature build up).

During the winter, park the vehicle in a garage at night (temperature change could increase the damage and dew/rain in the crack would delay repair).

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