We don\u2019t always think about it, but our windscreens actually bear a fair brunt as we get ourselves around. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
There\u2019s nothing more annoying than a distracting windscreen crack or chip sitting in your critical vision area while you\u2019re hurtling down the motorway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Windscreens are actually a key safety component in a car (it could literally save your life in a collision), and nevermind that, it\u2019s actually helping keep that roof from caving in. So, here\u2019s to windscreens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In terms of windscreen damage and repair. It\u2019s pretty easy to fix some<\/em> chips and cracks, but not others. Bear in mind though, it\u2019s cheaper to repair than to replace, for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When can I repair a crack or chip in my windscreen?<\/strong> A simple repair will take about 20-30 minutes to complete the fix and in many cases an auto glass technician will come to you. Note, a windscreen replacement, however, has to be done at the repairer\u2019s workshop, and can take 3-4 hours, or longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In New Zealand, vehicles won\u2019t get a warrant of fitness<\/a> (WoF) if a windscreen has a crack any bigger than 25mm – the size of a two dollar coin.\u00a0 So, if this is you – please, be safe and get your windscreen repaired<\/a> sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Windscreen cracks sometimes can be fixed<\/strong> It\u2019s pretty clever, really!<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Minor chips can be repaired by an auto glass professional in many cases, and My Auto Shop<\/a> can help get that sorted for you. Getting it sorted promptly comes with the bonus of avoiding it from spreading and turning into a huge windscreen crack, as well as the cost benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Plain and simple, driving around with a chip in your windscreen isn\u2019t a smart idea. In the case of a crack, it\u2019s a terrible idea. If a crack gets any longer than 30cm, you\u2019re probably going to need to look at a replacement.
If there are multiple chips or cracks, yep, it\u2019s time to think about replacing that windscreen. This is also the case if a crack moves to the edge of your windscreen.
How do you repair a windscreen?<\/strong>
To repair a windscreen, a crystal clear resin is applied to the wound, as it were. First, your auto glass technician will clean the area using suction, then they\u2019ll carefully apply the resin to the chip, crack or star, filling up the gap in the glass.
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So if you are in need of a windscreen repair or replacement quote, remember, we\u2019ve got your back. \u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n