For many drivers, a broken, chipped, or cracked windshield is an automatic sign that the entire piece of glass needs to be replaced. However, there are a number of new technologies that can actually provide repair services for the windshield in question. Understanding when a repair or Windshield Replacement in Conroe is needed is essential in getting the glass fixed and ensuring the cost is not excessive.
Auto glass is only able to be repaired when the chip or crack in the windshield is extremely small. Windshield repair services will not require the removal of the windshield and usually only takes between 15 and 30 minutes. The cost of this is also typically around $50. In many cases, the auto insurance company will cover the cost of this since they will prefer a repair than replacement.
During the repair process, the technician may have to drill into the chip to ensure the resin is able to get into all areas of the crack or chip. Once the repair process is complete, the crack, chip or another blemish in the windshield will likely be invisible. Click here to learn more.
When Windshield Replacement in Conroe is necessary, the entire old windshield will have to be removed and a new one fitted in to the space. In most cases, the removal of the old glass will cause it to break. Once the installer removes the damaged windshield, the area where the new one is placed will be cleaned well and a new bonding substance will be placed for the new glass. In most cases, drivers will have to wait several hours to drive the vehicle to provide the adhesive substance time to dry. The replacement of the windshield can take up to 60 minutes and may cost well over $200. Most auto glass services will file the proper paperwork with the insurance company.
For more information about windshield repair or replacement, contact Discount Brake & Auto Repair. Here, any questions a driver has about the process can be answered, ensuring they know when to seek repair versus replacement of the windshield. Taking the time to figure out which option is right for a vehicle will likely save quite a bit of time and money for the driver and help to keep insurance rates down.
