Can I Ignore a Chipped Windscreen / Windshield?
Can I Ignore a Chipped Windscreen / Windshield?
It should come as no surprise that a chipped windscreen / windshield can mean much more than a simple eyesore. Though issues with your windscreen / windshield might appear to be less serious than a mechanical or engine fault in your car, don’t be fooled, windscreen / windshield chip damage can be extremely hazardous for yourself, your passengers and fellow road users.
Take a moment to consider all that your windscreen / windshield has to do in the event of an accident. If the worst should happen, your windscreen / windshield has an important part to play in proper airbag inflation, not to mention the key part your windscreen / windshield plays in preventing a roof-crush in a rollover accident. But these are worst-case scenarios, of course. That said, more routine windscreen / windshield chip repair is massively important to maintaining a roadworthy vehicle and keeping you and your passengers safe.
Noticed a chip in your windscreen / windshield? No need to panic – this needn’t spell a costly windscreen / windshield replacement. In fact, you might be surprised to learn just how many benefits there are if you opt for a windscreen / windshield chip repair rather than a total replacement.
Cheaper
It is not uncommon for drivers to simply ignore chips in their windscreen / windshield out of concern regarding the cost of a full windscreen / windshield replacement. A chip in your windscreen / windshield may feel like a minor issue now, but rest assured, you can be certain that overtime the damage will spread. The sooner you act and commit to a windscreen / windshield chip repair, the less likely it is that you will have to go ahead and replace the whole thing. A full replacement is significantly more costly than the windscreen / windshield repair service provided at Centre Glass. In fact, a windscreen / windshield chip repair might not cost you anything. If you have fully comprehensive vehicle insurance, or vehicle insurance including cover for glass damage, we can usually repair your windscreen / windshield for free. What’s more, it won’t affect any no claims bonus that you may have.
When you see a chip, you may be able to avoid a windshield glass repair claim if you act quickly.
Remember the rule of thumb is as follows:
A windscreen / windshield chip less than 3mm (smaller than a matchstick head) does not usually need to be repaired.
A windscreen / windshield chip less than 25mm (smaller than a £2 coin) is repairable.
A windscreen / windshield chip over 25mm is usually non-repairable.
Call Us Today
For a repair that you know will be done right, call Centre Glass today. Call or WhatsApp on 07923 449354 email centreglass@mail.com visit www.centreglass.org
We offer repairs that are fast and convenient. If your windscreen / windshield has a chip we’re here to help. We cover the whole of the Midlands – Birmingham, Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, Stoke on Trent, Sheffield, Solihull, Coventry, Mansfield, Chesterfield, Lichfield, Cannock, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Redditch, Newark on Trent, Uttoxeter, Stafford, Burton Upon Trent, Dudley, Nuneaton, Melton Mowbray, Bromsgrove, Cheadle, Rocester, Kegworth, Loughborough, Castle Donnington, Ripley, Alfreton, Buxton, Ashbourne, Hilton, Stratford Upon Avon, Warwick, Leamington Spa, West Midlands, East Midlands.