Drivers can count on Glass Doctor® of Northwest Arkansas in Springdale to deliver quality auto glass care. If you recently experienced windshield damage, you're most likely wondering whether you're facing a small repair job or a full replacement. There are a few key factors Glass Doctor of Northwest Arkansas takes into consideration when evaluating the condition of a damaged windshield.
- Size: With a few exceptions, chips bigger than 3/8 of an inch and cracks exceeding three inches long necessitate a full windshield replacement.
- Location: If the crack has spread to the edge of the windshield, you'll most likely be facing a complete replacement to eliminate the risk of the crack spreading further. If the crack or chip is right in your line of vision, we will recommend a replacement. Typically a repair doesn't cure clearly. The faint outline that is left in the repair area can be distracting.
- Age: The longer you drive with a damaged windshield, the more dirt and debris build in the glass, making it harder to complete a successful repair job. In most instances, if you've left the chip or crack festering for months on end, you'll have to get the windshield replaced
