Chandler Auto Glass Repair or Replace: What You Have to Know First

Are you thinking about approaching a Chandler auto glass repair shop for possible repair or replacement of your damaged windshield? You should be an informed consumer even before you set foot inside the shop so that you can get the best value for your money (i.e., best results at a satisfactory price). You may even be able to get a repair job, not a replacement job, since it is an easier and cheaper option.

 

Repairable or Non-repairable

 

If you have the benefit of a reliable and reputable Chandler auto service shop, you will also likely get the benefit of a certified windshield technician. You and the technician will be able to discuss the three main factors that affect the repairable or non-repairable nature of your car’s damaged windshield. You have to consider the size, type, and location of the damage with the general guidelines being:

 

·         Minor cracks, chips, and scratches can be repaired at an affordable cost

 

·         Damages, even minor in nature, around the edges of the windshield are more difficult to repair so a total replacement may be necessary. In fact, a replacement may be a must for safety purposes as the integrity of the glass structure has already been compromised, which jeopardizes the safety of both passengers and driver.

 

·         Damages located directly in the driver’s line of sight will probably not qualify for repair. You will want the damaged glass replaced, too, since even the best repair job will leave a certain degree of distortion (e.g., discoloration and misting). Your safety is at stake since your line of sight will be adversely affected (i.e., reduced), a hazard when driving.

 

You should ideally discuss these factors with the technician assigned to your case. Keep in mind, too, that just because a similar damage was repaired on your neighbor’s car that it will apply in your case. Each windshield repairable or non-repairable damage is assessed on a case-to-case basis. 

 

Time Is Of the Essence

 

Just as time is of the essence in approaching a reliable Chandler transmission repair shop in case of engine trouble, it is also the same with windshield damage. The accumulation of dust, dirt, and debris in the crack or chip will spread the damage to other areas, which means that a repair job will not produce the desired results. 

 

Your glass repair technician will also consider the state and local laws that prohibit certain types of windshield damage from being repaired. You have to consider a replacement job even when you are hoping for a repair job instead.