While some windshield repair shops may offer to repair the damage this service is not always the best option. The glass experts at Glass Doctor® of Clinton Township, MI, always have your safety and best interests at heart. While windshield repair is sometimes an option, our glass specialist will fully assess the extent of the damage and recommend the safest solution.
When determining whether windshield repair or windshield replacement is the better option, our specialists will consider the following factors:
Size of the damage: Cracks that are longer than three inches or that have a width of more than 3/8 inch usually necessitate windshield replacement. This is to ensure that the vehicle's structural integrity is retained to protect you and your passengers.
Location of the damage: Cracks that make their way to the edge of the windshield are also candidates for windshield replacement because of their tendency to continue to spread. For safety reasons, damage to the glass immediately in front of the driver may also require windshield replacement.
Time since damage: When there is more time between sustaining the damage and the windshield chip repair, dirt tends to build up and make the repair less successful.
