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When Do You Need Windshield Replacement?

Before you decide between windshield chip repair and complete windshield replacement, make sure you understand the differences and what it means for your – and your family's – safety.

Line of Vision

Windshield damage in the driver's line of vision is always more complicated than windshield chips or cracks located elsewhere. Although most windshield repair techniques match the light reflecting capabilities of the glass as much as possible, there is still a chance that you won't get 100 percent vision – particularly if you live in a sunny area, where the light plays a big role in how well you can see and drive. In some cases, windshield repair might restore the structural integrity of the glass and make the vehicle look better, but windshield replacement will actually return your car to its original level of safety.

Size of Windshield Damage

In most cases, any chip or crack larger in size than a quarter is potentially sacrificing your vehicle's structural integrity. While it may be possible to do windshield chip or crack repair for damages of twice this size, it's not always a good idea. Because the windshield protects you in rollover accidents and in passenger airbag deployment, windshield replacement is a safer, more secure alternative.

Placement of Windshield Damage

Due to the tools windshield repair technicians use, chips and cracks located to close to the edge of the windshield may be ineligible for simple chip repair. In most cases, any damage located less than three inches from the edge of the windshield should be fixed through entire windshield replacement. Companies that promise results on large cracks or cracks near the windshield's edge might not be giving you the full truth.

Ask for Professional Advice

If you're unsure if your vehicle's damage is bad enough to require windshield replacement, or if you are uncertain which type of repair is best for you, be sure to talk with a technician you trust. Most auto glass professionals can make an assessment based on pictures or even a description, and offer quotes free of charge. This should give you a better idea of what to expect from your windshield repair experience.

About the Author

Mark Carpenter is co-owner of Dings Plus Windshield Chip Repair in San Jose, CA. For more information or to learn more about the benefits of windshield repair for your automobile or truck, please visit: http://www.windshieldchiprepair.com

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