Repair or replace?
A chip repair fills the damaged spot with resin so it is far less likely to spread. It is the quicker, cheaper fix, and it works best when the damage is small and fresh.
Long cracks, damage in the driver's line of sight, or a windshield that has been sandblasted by years of highway grit usually mean a replacement. Send a photo or describe the damage when you call and we will tell you which one you are looking at.
Why fix a chip while it is small
Chip repair is a mobile service. We come to the vehicle and do it where it is parked.
- Safety. A repaired chip is far less likely to spread into a crack across your view.
- Cost. A repair costs less than a new windshield.
- Looks. The damage is much less noticeable afterward.
- Lifespan. The windshield you already have stays in service longer.
What to tell us
- Year, make and model of the vehicle.
- Where the damage is and roughly how big.
- Whether there is a camera or sensor behind the windshield. Many newer cars have one, so ask what that means for a replacement.
- Where the vehicle is kept. Chip repair comes to you; for a replacement, ask whether it can be done there.
While we are at it
New glass is a good moment to think about tint. Ask about doing both on the same visit.