Understanding The Benefits of Mobile Windshield Repair

3 Reasons To Have Your Windshield Repaired Today

14 March 2017

Harold Ross

Do you own a vehicle with a damaged windshield? Have you been putting off getting it replaced for financial or other reasons? Although putting off fixing your windshield may seem like a reasonable decision right now, there are a number of reasons why you should actually have it repaired as quickly as possible. Some of the most important reasons why you should make arrangements to have your windshield damage remedied right now include the following:

You will save money: It used to be that when a windshield was damaged, the entire piece of glass would need to be replaced. If your parents and grandparents owned vehicles, they probably had to have this done at least once in their lives. Fortunately, advances in chemistry have created an epoxy compound that is suitable for an auto glass repair without needing to replace the glass itself. Provided that the damage isn't too severe, this epoxy is poured into the crack or ding in the windshield. When it hardens, it has similar optical and strength properties to the original glass, making the repair invisible. Because all that's being done is adding a bit of epoxy, and not replacing a large sheet of glass, a repair of this nature is much cheaper than you might have expected. However, waiting can cause the damage to spread. The larger the damage is, the more likely it is that you'll be forced to pay for a complete replacement.

You will save time: When a windshield has to be replaced, the replacement process can eat up an entire day. You'll typically have to leave your vehicle at the replacement shop all day until they're able to work on it. Even if they get to it early, it can still take several hours for the adhesive to cure enough that your vehicle will be safe to drive. In contrast, a simple auto glass repair can take less than an hour from start to finish. The epoxy they use cures quickly, allowing you to drive your vehicle again almost immediately. If you have a busy schedule, you may even be able to get the repair completely finished during your lunch break. This is a big reason why it's better to get a small repair done sooner so that you can avoid having to get a full replacement later that would take longer. 

You will avoid a ticket: In general, driving around with a damaged windshield may actually be illegal. This will depend on the municipality in question and the amount of damage. If the damage happens to be on the driver's side, this is probably something that you could get a ticket for. This is due to the fact that a cracked or chipped windshield can reflect light in unexpected ways, partially blinding you at a critical moment. Avoid the potential for both accidents and tickets by contacting your local auto glass repair company. Getting your windshield fixed will help to prevent being ticketed or being in an accident.

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