How to Decide if you need Windscreen Repair or Windscreen Replacement
It can be a very frustrating experience to discover that you have a chip or crack in your windscreen. When the damage is on the driver’s side it can be particularly annoying. As an experienced accident repair facility in Chesterfield & Rotherham, we always advise that you try to get your windscreen repaired as soon as possible. But how do you know if you need to repair your windscreen or replace it?
Can my Windscreen be Repaired?
It is possible to repair small windscreen chips invisibly and often at a fraction of the cost of a replacement windscreen. It is, therefore, always worth getting any chip or crack checked out as soon as possible to avoid the damage getting any worse. If your windscreen does survive the chip and doesn’t develop into a crack or worse, if the chip is larger than 10mm and in the line of sight, it could still cause your car to fail its next MoT.
As specialists in windscreen repair and replacement, we know it’s never a good a good idea to leave a small crack or chip, even for a short length of time. It goes without saying that his type of windscreen damage will not fix itself, and what appears to be a small chip has the capacity to grow into a serious crack which would need a full windscreen replacement. So, if you have a chip or small crack, it is perfectly possible to have your windscreen repaired. In fact, lots of small chips can be repaired for a relatively small fee by injecting an acrylic or epoxy adhesive into the chip that seals it and prevents any dirt or moisture getting inside it.
When Does my Windscreen Need to be Replaced?
Although small windscreen chips can be repaired successfully, it’s unlikely that larger chips will withstand a repair and a new windscreen would need to be fitted instead. In addition, a chip that is fairly close to the edge of the windscreen may also require a full windscreen replacement. If there is a visible star shape where the foreign body collided with the windscreen, this means that small cracks are leading from the centre and would require a replacement.
Windscreen Repair and Replacement in Rotherham and Chesterfield
Here at CRS, we are experts in windscreen repair and windscreen replacement, so whether you’re faced with a stone chip, a windscreen crack, or more, our team of windscreen repair technicians will be able to advise you and carry out the necessary repair quickly and cost effectively. So, if you notice a chip in your windscreen, please don’t hesitate to get in touch before it gets worse. Acting fast could save you time and money! For further information on our windscreen repair and windscreen replacement services in Chesterfield and Rotherham, contact CRS on info@cosmeticrepair.co.uk or get an online quote today.
