When it comes to windscreen chip repairs, it will always be a priority to try and repair a stone chipped windscreen before a full windscreen replacement, this will help to save you both time and money. A chip may develop into a crack at any time and often when you least expect it, that’s why its important to repair a windscreen chip as soon as you spot it. When it comes to windscreen chips, there’s a number of reasons why it’s important to have them repaired. Take a look at the main reasons why…
A chip can crack at any time
A car windscreen chip could turn into a crack at any time, this often happens when you are least expecting it, should this happen when you’re driving, it could have a serious impact on your safety. Your windscreen provides up to 30% of the vehicle’s structural strength and the passenger airbag relies on the windscreen to offer support if the airbag deploys. Repairing a chip may result in your windscreen being as strong as before the damage happened.
Save time
It only takes 30 minutes to repair your chipped windscreen, repairing a chip is quicker than replacing a whole windscreen. A windscreen chip can be repaired in under 30 minutes and technicians can come out to you or your place of work, wherever you are.
Save money
If you have fully comprehensive vehicle insurance, or vehicle insurance, including cover for glass damage, you only usually need to pay the excess. Making an insurance claim wont reduce your No Claims Bonus.
Reducing the risk of failing an MOT
If a windscreen chip is in the drivers line of vision, it only has to be bigger than 10mm for your windscreen to fail its MOT.
Repair is hassle free
You do not have to deal with your insurance company at all, we’ll take care of all of your paperwork for you if you’re claiming the repair on your vehicle insurance. If you’re covered for glass damage, making an insurance claim won’t reduced your No Claims Bonus. If there’s anything for you to pay, you still don’t need to contact your insurance company as we can collect the payment from you directly.
