Many Factors Contribute to Quality Auto Glass Repair

Replacing a windshield is a common thing here in Arizona.

Why is that? Think about the landscape. The highways and hillsides are decorated with colorful rock and gravel. A brief drive into this gravel can kick rock up onto roadways. A tiny rock easily can get flipped up onto vehicles at a high speed, resulting in a glass chip. In extreme heat, this chip can fracture into a long crack in a matter of minutes.

Originally, a windshield was placed on a car to shield from rain and wind. Since then, glass has taken on a much bigger function. Some examples include the windshield acts as a backboard for the airbag to deploy. The glass helps prevent ejection from the vehicle. Today, 60 percent of a car’s integrity is dependent on the glass.

So, the next time you hear that sharp click on the windshield and it leaves a chip, don’t procrastinate the chip repair too long. Take your windshield to a professional for an assessment.

Chip repairs are only as good as the technician, tools and products used. An experienced technician can improve the cosmetic look 80 percent to 90 percent. It will never disappear, but just will look better.

In the chip, loose tiny glass shards are embedded. These extra pieces need to be cleaned out. This can be very tedious. The right kind of pressure must occur while slowly filling the hole with resin. This must be done carefully to keep the air bubbles out and the repair clean.

Unfortunately, this repair can be $50 to $130 per chip, depending on your auto insurance coverage. Price fixing, done by big national brands, inflates those prices. Shop around. Some windshield replacement companies will do the first chip repair for free.

For more information, call (480) 892-7633. Advantage Auto Glass is located at 1810 N. Rosemont, Suite 103.