Understanding The Benefits of Mobile Windshield Repair

Questions About Windshield Repair

11 January 2017

Harold Ross

It's not unusual for a stray rock to find its way to your windshield as you drive along the highway. Still, you may not know when it's necessary to have the windshield repaired or what the repair entails. Here are a few details about windshield repair to help you know what to expect: 

How soon should the repair be performed?

Windshield repairs should be conducted as soon as possible after the damage occurs. Automobile owners who don't have much money may try to delay a windshield repair for as long as possible. However, the delay could result in a more costly repair.

As time progresses, the windshield damage can become contaminated by dust, dirt, and environmental debris. This can make a repair more difficult to complete. In addition, due to changes in temperature and other weather conditions, a chip or crack could quickly spread. A glass technician can often complete a repair without replacing the entire windshield when the crack is only a few inches in length. However, larger cracks may require the removal and replacement of the full windshield. 

Do you have to go to a glass repair shop to have your windshield repaired?

Instead of traveling to a glass repair shop to have your windshield fixed, you may be able to have your vehicle repaired onsite. A glass technician may provide mobile windshield repair services wherever your car is located. Talk to a company like Glass On Wheels for more information.

How much does a windshield repair cost?

If you only have a small crack in your windshield, you can expect to pay between $50 and $150 to have the glass repaired. However, if your windshield only has a small chip, the cost should be significantly lower, typically less than $60.

In instances in which an entire windshield needs to be replaced, you can expect to pay about $214. Still, if your vehicle is rare or has a custom design, the cost of your repair may be significantly higher.  

How long does a windshield repair take?

A windshield repair frequently takes less than an hour to complete. Thus, mobile windshield repair is considered quite convenient. It can even be completed in your employer's parking lot while you are at work, so there is no reason to leave the glass unfixed.

To learn more about windshield repair, consult with a windshield glass technician in your area. He or she can answer your questions and schedule a repair to correct any damages.  

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