Should I get my windscreen / windshield chip repaired?
· Repairing a chipped windscreen is quicker than replacing it
· Repairing a chipped windscreen is cheaper than replacing it
· Repairing a chipped windscreen is better for the environment than replacing it
Repairing a chipped windscreen is quicker than replacing it
If a chipped windscreen is ignored, the chip will eventually turn into a crack; 70% of chips will turn into a crack within one month of them appearing.
Replacing your windscreen after a crack could take around 2 hours and you may need to take your vehicle to a repair centre.
Getting a windscreen chip repaired is easier and faster; the chip repair process only takes around 30 minutes and can usually be done on your driveway or place of work, so there’s no need to travel anywhere to have it fixed.
Repairing a chipped windscreen is cheaper than replacing it
Not only does a windscreen replacement take longer than repairing a chip, but it can also be a heavier hit to your wallet. It can cost up to 6 times more to replace your car’s windscreen than to get a chip repaired, due to the cost of parts and labour. You may also pay a higher excess to replace the windscreen rather than repairing it, due to the higher cost of parts and labour.
If your car is a company vehicle, or you need it for business-related activities, a cracked windscreen will mean you can’t drive the car until its fixed, which can affect your ability to travel for work purposes. Don’t miss out on work commitments and get that chip repaired before a crack forms and takes you off the road completely!
Repairing a chipped windscreen is better for the environment than replacing it
As your car’s windscreen accounts for around 30% of the vehicle’s overall structural integrity, it’s important to get any windscreen chips fixed as soon as possible.
If you repair the windscreen chip before it develops into a crack, the materials used for the repair are reduced, carbon emissions are reduced in the part production and transportation of the replacement windscreen. And you’ll avoid waste production through the removal of the old windscreen.
Getting your windscreen chip repaired as soon as possible can save you time, money, and the environment.
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.
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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