Repair or Replacement?

Depending on the type, size, and location of the damage to the windshield, it is not always possible or worth repairing the glass, and sometimes it needs to be replaced. Below are several reasons why, if possible, it’s worth opting for a repair instead of replacement.

Benefits of Glass Repair

• Time – It takes a maximum of 30 minutes to repair the glass, while replacing it with a new one takes about 3 hours.
• Cost – Repairing the glass is significantly cheaper than replacing it with a new one.
• Appearance – After repair, the fixed area looks much better visually and is barely noticeable.
• Strength – The repaired glass is as strong as it was before the damage.
• Vehicle Body – When glass doesn’t need to be removed, the vehicle body remains just as strong.
• Cracks – Glass repair helps prevent further cracking.
• Comprehensive Insurance – All insurance companies allow clients to choose the repair of stone chips, and often no deductible is applied to the repair of stone chips. Information about the deductible is outlined in your vehicle’s insurance policy. If no deductible is mentioned in your insurance policy, all costs for repair or replacement will be covered by your insurance company. If a deductible applies, you will need to pay it, and the remaining amount will be covered by your insurer.
• Eco-friendly – You help protect and preserve the environment, as there is very little waste compared to replacing the vehicle glass.

Windshield Repair is Possible if:

• The chip can be covered by a 2 EUR coin.
• The chip is outside the driver’s line of sight.
• The chip is at least 6 cm away from the edge of the glass.

However, it’s important to consider that while glass repair is a fast, convenient, and effective solution to fix a chip, there is always a risk that the final result will be visible. Sometimes, the glass cannot be repaired because it is subjected to mechanical stress during the repair process, which could lead to further cracking.