With winter coming, if you have a cracked or chipped windshield you will want to have it repaired. It can cause severe wiper damage, and this could result in windshield damage costing you hundreds of dollars.

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We are heading into the winter season when visibility thru the windshield is more important than ever with decreased daylight and the challenges of headlight glare and frozen precipitation. Does your windshield have a repairable star or rock impact at this time? While not a certainty, the odds are that that the extremes of cold air temperatures from nature and the hot temperatures of your windshield hot defroster will result in a replacement due to cracking rather than a possibly free / inexpensive auto glass repair. Many insurance Companies pay 100% of an auto glass repair even when you have a deductible. If the defect results in a replacement of your glass, guess what, no free ride- your own your own paying the full deductible. Do the smart thing before the winter season really sets in – Get that auto glass repair done while the expense is minimal or non-existent!

Actually I have a lot of customers who want a complete windshield replacement. The thing with repairing a chip is that you can't guarantee the repair will not be visible, no matter how good you are. I work in a service station where our recon guys do the repairs, but in the event my customer is very picky about it, and a lot are, i wind up just calling Diamond Auto Glass. Your right, chip repair is the safest bet against further damage but if you want to be absolutely positive your windshield is going to look like new, you need a new one. For those who can afford the difference ($100-$200), this may be your option of choice. I know what we charge for repairs and the difference is usually in the 1 to 2 hundred dollar range when we call diamond, but you can find out what it would be for your vehicle at www.diamondglassco.com. They quote online.