How big a windscreen chip can be repaired?
Save money and drive with confidence by Repairing Your windscreen / windshield Chip Before It becomes a windscreen / windshield Crack. Whether you have your windscreen / windshield repaired or replaced will usually depend on the amount of damage there is. Generally, most small windscreen / windshield chips can be repaired by our experts, however, it will usually depend on the size and location of the damage. 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. We have repaired windscreen / windshield chips over 25mm and the best thing to do is contact us to check.
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.
You need to repair all windscreen / windshield chips and windscreen / windshield cracks. Most windscreen/windshield chips start out small and irrelevant, but even one bump on the road could cause them to spread. Moreover, some could penetrate deeper than you realize, even if they're small in diameter.
There is a size limit of around 6cm where a windscreen / windshield crack is not too large to compromise the safety of the glass if it is repaired. Whilst a windscreen / windshield crack larger than that can be repaired, the car may require the assistance of windscreen / windshield replacement services to assess the level of damage. If the windscreen / windshield crack is in the centre of the glass and not too deep then you can usually repair a windscreen / windshield crack as big as 3 inches. Any bigger and it will likely require a complete windscreen / windshield replacement. There is a size limit of around 6cm where a windscreen / windshield crack is not too large to compromise the safety of the glass if it is repaired. Whilst windscreen / windshield crack larger than that can be repaired, the car may require the assistance of windscreen / windshield replacement services to assess the level of damage.
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We offer repairs that are fast and convenient. If your windscreen / windshield has a chip we’re here to help. 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