Cause and Effect
Auto glass failure happens. It’s common. It goes with the
daily wear and tear of owning a vehicle. The direct cause isn’t always obvious.
So don’t lose sleep trying to remember if you ran over loose chippings on the
way home. Over time temperature change can play on imperfections in the glass.
It isn’t unusual to get up one morning and find windshield damage has visited
you in the night. Don’t get excited. Get
it sorted.
Knowing when to
repair or replace.
A cracked windshield is one of the most common forms of
auto damage. Thankfully, if you get it in time, auto glass repair is relatively straightforward. Your first
priority should be to assess whether the damage merits replacement or repair.
Keep in mind that the latter is by far the cheapest and quickest. If the crack
is more than six inches long, professionals will usually recommend total
replacement of the windshield. Most minor cracks or chips can be repaired quite
easily. Make sure to establish if both
layers of glass have been affected. Be aware that conventional resin repair is
only fully effective where the outer layer alone has been cracked.
Quick Fix
The process of windshield repair takes as little as thirty minutes. Using modern resin
techniques, mechanics can fill in the affected area. The resin dries in natural
sunlight, blending into the glass and leaving the crack almost invisible. The
result is waterproof and extremely durable. It supports the windshield and
prevents the crack spreading further. Auto glass repair has become a small art
in the motor repair business.
The dangers of
complacency
A common mistake is to leave the damage unattended for a
period of time, allowing the crack to spread. This may finally make repair
impossible and burden you with unnecessary costs. Remember this. Once a crack
has been made, that crack will grow. Everything from a speed bump on your day
to day commute to temperature change in your garage can slowly and inexorably
increase the problem. Auto glass repair is not something you want to put off.
Finally, don’t be complacent. Your windshield is an
important part of your car’s security and general integrity. It protects you
the driver and your passengers. A chip can reduce the integrity of that
windshield by as much as 70%. Whether
you require a full repair job or a full replacement, contact a trained
professional with the certified technicians to do the work. Value your car.
Value your safety.
