Fixing a damaged windshield is not a one-size-fits-all operation. Circumstances dictate the restoration options available, and it requires a professional to determine whether a complete replacement or a simple repair will solve the problem. Glass Doctor® of Seguin, TX understands windshield glass repair. Our auto glass specialists are equipped with the industry knowledge and hands-on expertise required to ensure that your windshield service completely restores the structural integrity of your vehicle.
Maintaining your windshield is paramount for ensuring passenger and driver safety. The Auto Glass Safety Council™ (AGSC), which develops the North American standards for proper windshield replacement and repair, confirms that a significant portion of the strength and structural integrity of your vehicle is established by your windshield: up to 45% during a front-end collision and as much as 60% during a rollover incident.
Our windshield glass repair specialists recommend solving the problem before it requires a total replacement. We perform windshield repairs according to AGSC guidelines. However, both the extent and the age of the damage will dictate if a repair is possible. Factors include:
- Size: With occasional exceptions, typically chips that are less than 3/8 inch and cracks smaller than three inches are possible to repair.
- Location: Damage that is situated very near the edge or within the driver's line of vision usually require a full replacement.
- Age: Embedded dirt reduces repair options. The longer you ignore small damages, the more likely they'll require a complete windshield replacement.
