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Clear Answers: To Repair or Replace Your Auto Glass?

Several years ago, a chipped or cracked windshield meant you would most definitely need to have it completely replaced.  It was a pricey situation back then, but there's good news now, because the technology has progressed in many ways.

At Classic Acura we see windshields that are broken but  repairable in Beaumont, TX and that's why we're happy to be sharing this blog with you.

Auto glass repair is a real possibility for you, depending on the size, location and the severity of the damage to your windshield. So, here is a brief description outlining the plusses and minuses of glass repair vs. glass replacement.

Automotive Glass Replacement

Auto glass replacement entails completely removing and replacing your damaged glass with all new glass that has been painstakingly tested for safety. In most instances, replacement is the safest way to ascertain the overall structural integrity of the auto glass. Whenever you replace the glass, you’ll normally have to wait a few hours before driving your vehicle in order to let the urethane used to bond the glass to cure all the way. An auto glass replacement is often more expensive than an auto glass repair, so keep that in mind when the time has come to make that decision.

Automotive Glass Repair

An automotive glass repair is a much more cost-effective solution and is considerably than auto glass replacement, depending on the extent of the damage and the size of the chip, fracture or crack. A quality auto glass repair job will stop a chip or crack from spreading and will help to hide the original damage without having to completely remove the original glass. In some cases, many insurance companies might even waive the deductible on your car's coverage, covering the complete cost for an automotive glass repair. You’ll need to act rather quickly to get an auto glass repair before the damage spreads even more, because if your chip, fracture or crack grows bigger than a dollar bill, an auto glass replacement will then probably become your only option.

Other Factors for Auto Glass Repair vs. Auto Glass Replacement

When it comes to the damage from a chip, fracture or crack, its location plays an integral part in determining whether or not you’ll require an auto glass repair or replacement. For example, a fracture on the edge of your windshield can widen very rapidly and compromise the overall structural integrity of the glass. In addition, collision repair shops and glass repair shops may not repair a chip that is located directly in front of the driver’s line of vision for safety reasons. An auto glass repair on a chip may end up with minor distortions, so to be on the safe side, it is preferred to replace the glass, so that the vision of the driver is not affected or obstructed.

Replace or repair? Ah, now that is the question. Hopefully we have been able to get you some solid advice for when you have to decide about either fixing or replacing your windshield.

Sources: DIY News, Wikipedia and YouTube

 

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