How Inform If Windshield Replacement Is Necessary

I was impressed with the owner. The owner (Brent Deines) is someone who after speaking with him for just a few minutes, you quickly realize that he really cares about the success of those that order one of his repair kits.

If you have paid for windshield replacement in the past, you might be wondering how long insurance companies have been offering glass coverage. Glass coverage has been a part of insurance plans since auto insurance was required to drive. One of the reasons you might now know glass coverage exists is because it is called comprehensive coverage. Comprehensive coverage is an optional cover that drivers are not required to purchase. If you have this cover, your windshield replacement might be on the insurance company.

So, what do you do if you have a high deductible and your windshield gets a chip or crack? Windshield chip repair has been around since the mid 1970's. Most insurance companies wave the deductible for windshield chip repair, but what do you do if you have a crack starting at the edge of your windshield? If you call windshield repair shops you will find most shops will not repair a crack over 6 inches in length and they will almost always recommend replacement.

For that reason, many companies will happily waive the deductible if the existing windshield can be repaired. So you may be able to have that chip or crack fixed without paying anything at all.

automobile windshield chip repair One would always prefer to fix his Auto Windshield instead of repairing it because the cost of replacing it is much higher than the repairs. The reason being the cost of production of the glass is high and even the labor is high priced. Insurance companies would always suggest you to get the glass repaired because not only it would be cheaper for the company, but it would also be a better choice because the windshield, though cracked, bears the company seal. When repaired, the glass would work just as fine while bearing the original seal with it. This is a reason why the Auto Windshield repairing is a big industry.

Water leaks can occur because when you replace a windshield, the factory seal is broken. This seal was created in a climate controlled environment and is designed to provide support for both the roof as well as helps to ensure that airbags properly deploy.

No matter where you live, your windshield will be in danger of damage. On the highway, a car may send a small pebble your way. Parking at the driving range may result in a golf ball nailing your car. In a storm, a piece of hail can leave a large chip obstructing your view. Cold weather can turn a nick into a crack extending the length of the glass. Or in an accident, a small chip will cause the windshield to be weakened and therefore more likely to shatter. Luckily, cracks and nicks are repairable. By fixing these problems, you may be preventing injury, or at the very least, the need to replace a very expensive part of your car.