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The Good News About Chips & Cracks On Your Windscreen

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Every driver is usually hyper-alert to any damage on their car, especially if the damage in question is right in front of them. When you notice cracks or chips on your windscreen, your first thought might be that you have a big problem on your hands. But it's not always as bad as you may think. No matter what you may have heard from your mechanic or fellow drivers, these windscreen problems have an upside. Read on to see why:

Chips and cracks can be repaired

Cracks or chips on your windscreen do not always mean you need to buy another windscreen. Usually, such damage starts small, often the size of a coin or less. At this stage the damage can be contained through a simple repair process. The crack or chip is usually cleaned and filled with a resin material. The process seals the crack/chip and prevents further damage from occurring. However, this can only be done early while the damage is minimal. If you notice a chip or crack on your car, get it repaired immediately.

The repair can be paid via insurance without excess payments

The repair process for cracks and chips is straightforward and uncomplicated. It also involves very minimal intervention. As a result, it is cheap and saves you a lot of money on windscreen repairs. Not only is the cost negligible, it's often payable through insurance without you having to cover any excess charge.

Your windscreen can be repaired on-site without you having to drive to a garage

Repairs for cracks and chips do not require that your windscreen be taken apart. In most cases, a technician can get the job done without even having to get into your car. Even better, the repair process can be done on-site without you having to drive to a garage. The process can be carried out at your workplace parking spot, on your home's driveway or even by the roadside after you've had the accident.

The process is quick and takes minutes

As you may have guessed by now, windscreen repairs for cracks or chips will not cause you a great deal of inconvenience. From start to end, the process takes just a few minutes. All the technician has to do is apply the resin, let it cure and polish your windscreen. Once done, you can drive off with your restored windscreen.

Only when the damage on your car windscreen has spread significantly will you need a replacement. By then, the replacement will be a priority, an emergency even, as your car will be unsafe to drive. For more information, contact a company like Australian Specialised Machinery Glass.


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