If you are one of the many drivers who have recently experienced windshield damage, you are likely wondering if you repair or replacement is necessary. Glass Doctor® of Knoxville can repair many types of windshield damage and our trained team of experts can also determine whether it is best to replace the windshield. Minor damages can often be easily repaired while more extensive damage warrants a full replacement of your vehicle’s windshield.
To decide the best option for your vehicle, the specialists at Glass Doctor of Knoxville will inspect your windshield and consider a few important factors:
Size: In most cases when it comes to windshield damage, chips that are bigger than 3/8 inch and any surface cracks longer than three inches will need to undergo a full windshield replacement. Anything beyond these parameters in most cases weakens the glass and poses a serious safety risk for the occupants of the car.
Location: Cracks that occur along the edge of the glass will usually require full windshield replacement because they can spread easily. Chips that occur directly in the driver’s line of vision often require replacement since the repair process can often leave glass slightly blurry.
Timespan: The longer chips and cracks go unrepaired, the more dirt accumulates. This makes repairing more difficult and causes cracks to expand over time.
