The automotive glass experts at Glass Doctor of West Orange always address the following factors when deciding if the best option for your windshield is repair or replacement:
Size
With few exceptions, chips or dings no larger than 3/8 inch and cracks fewer than three inches in length are generally able to be repaired by our in-house or mobile windshield repair service.
Location
Cracks near any edge of the windshield or those already splintered typically require replacement because they tend to spread. Chips or cracks in the driver’s field of vision also need replacement as a safety measure. Even the best repairs don’t always cure clearly, leaving a slight imperfection in the windshield glass.
Timeliness
The longer small chips and cracks are ignored, the more unintentional damage you’re doing to your windshield. The elements, road debris and even the daily stress of driving cause further, serious damage to an easily repaired crack or chip.
If you live in the West Orange area and your truck or car has any windshield damage, our specialists will be happy to examine it. The majority of repairs take under an hour, and most types of car insurance cover the cost.
