If something hits your windshield while you are driving or while your vehicle is parked, it can cause a crack. When this happens, some drivers will try to repair the crack on their own. Automotive stores sell products that can repair a chip or a crack in a windshield. While these products can be effective, there are a few reasons why windshield repairs and replacement are best left to a professional.

Repair or Replace?

Most drivers won’t know if the chip or crack in their windshield would warrant a quick repair or if the entire windshield would need to be replaced. If they think that they can repair the problem and the windshield actually needed to be replaced, it can result in serious problems down the road. A professional glass company has the knowledge and experience that it takes to determine the best course of action.

You Could Make the Problem Worse

If you use a store bought DIY kit to repair your windshield, you could end up creating a larger, more expensive problem. You would need to know the correct resin type for your particular windshield. If you buy the wrong product, you won’t be able to repair the crack. If you don’t use the product correctly, you could create a blurry spot on your windshield. This is something that usually cannot be fixed by a store bought product. You would need to take your vehicle to a professional to repair the mistake that you made and then fix the crack. This can be very costly. If you take the vehicle to a professional in the first place, it will save you a great deal of trouble and money.

Shattered Windshield

If you don’t fix the chip or crack properly, it can result in a shattered windshield. If this happens when you are driving down the highway or on a busy road, it can result in a serious accident. If this happens, you would need to have your entire vehicle fixed. A glass repair professional will have the knowledge and experience to repair or replace the windshield properly so that there would be no risk of the windshield getting cracked.

Insurance Coverage

Certain auto insurance companies will cover the cost to repair or replace a windshield. They won’t cover the cost of a DIY product that you can buy in a store. If your insurance covers windshield repair, a professional glass repair company would know how to file a claim with your insurance company so that you wouldn’t need to pay anything out of your own pocket.

If something hits your windshield and you end up with a chip or a crack, the smartest thing to do is to contact a glass repair company, such as Dan’s Glass. Our staff are glass experts and can look at the damage and know the best way to fix it. When you bring your car to Dan’s Glass, you can be sure that your windshield will be repaired safely and effectively.  Contact us today for a quote!

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