Manufactured using quality glass materials, windshields offer protection against high-speed winds and UV sun rays, while also shielding passengers from deadly road collisions.
Vehicular collisions and road accidents are a common occurrence in the US, with over 6.3 million fatalities, injuries, and property damages recorded in the past few years!
A fender bender, broken windscreen wipers, cracked windshield, and smashed car windows are common property damages faced by almost people.
The only solution to avoiding such instances is to drive carefully, follow traffic rules, and taking responsibility for your actions.
If you’ve recently had a damaged windshield, you’ll need to go to a professional auto glass shop for a windshield assessment.
Replace VS Repair?
Innovation in technology has allowed us to install strong and sturdy windshield glass made from high-quality materials.
Our rock chip repair service is for eligible windshield damage. A technician assesses the damage before recommending repair or replacement.
Rock chip repair is not a cosmetic service. The repaired area may remain visible, and a like-new appearance is not guaranteed.
Visible cracks need professional assessment. A crack does not show that a windshield is strong or guarantee that it will remain intact in an impact. Contact us to discuss windshield repair or replacement options.
Let’s take a look at top factors that determine if a windshield needs to be repaired or replaced.
Assessing Windshield Damage
Size of the Crack
Repair eligibility depends on the damage’s size, depth, location and condition. For our mobile rock chip service, damage must meet our current rock chip repair criteria and be assessed by our technician. If it does not qualify, ask about windshield replacement.
Depth of the Crack
As discussed above, the windshield is made up of layers of glass and plastic polymer materials that prevent the windshield from shattering on impact.
There are two layers of glass sandwiched between plastic interlays. Any significant damage that manages to penetrate all the layers and causes cracks deep inside requires a replacement.
Type of Damage
There are many types of cracks and chips that have been distinguished by name and specification.
Windshield damage can include bulls-eye chips, star-shaped breaks and surface pits. These descriptions do not establish repair eligibility. Our technician must assess the actual damage against our current rock chip repair criteria before recommending repair or replacement.
Location of Impact
The windshield structure bears the brunt of a vehicular accident and protects the passengers. Any crack or chip near the outer edge and frame of the windshield threatens the integrity of the glass. In this case, a windshield replacement is the best bet!
Consult Reliable Auto Glass Professionals
For a small chip, scratch, or a larger crack, contact an auto glass professional to discuss assessment and repair or replacement options.
We offer windshield, back glass, and car window replacement, plus rock chip repair for eligible windshield damage, in San Antonio.
Our technician can assess the damaged glass and discuss suitable repair or replacement options. Ask about available glass options for your vehicle.
Contact us to ask about mobile service for your vehicle and location. Mobile appointments have limited availability.
For more information, call us at (210)793-7115 or drop an email at info@autoglassinsanantonio.com.
