Windscreens are one of any vehicle’s most vital and functional parts and is responsible largely for providing visibility of what’s on and around your vehicle on the road and is also one of the primary sources of providing vehicle safety. However, because it is so widely exposed, it is also one of the most susceptible parts of a vehicle that can sustain significant damages, a lot of which are irreparable. Windscreens need to be repaired as a matter of urgency as a damaged one is a major safety hazard for drivers, passengers and the vehicle. Getting a vehicle windscreen repaired is a matter of urgency as an unfunctional windscreen can be a safety hazard for both the vehicle and its driver and passenger(s). In such situations, vehicle owners often find themselves torn between getting a quick solution through the use of DIY windscreen repair kits or turn to professional repairers who can do a more thorough and precise job. Both scenarios beg this vital question : are windscreen repairs cheap and long lasting ?
DIY windscreen repair kits come with an instruction manual, a tool to remove the cracks or chips on the windscreen, a syringe to inject resin into the damaged area and a piece of curing film. Despite its DIY nature and detailed instructions that are provided alongside, the reality is that detecting windscreen damage, its source and intensity and taking the right steps to repair it to thoroughly and accurately is a laborious time consuming step and requires a good eye for detail, practice and prior experience. These types of repair kits might serve as a “quick fix” solutions but they almost inevitably create further damage to the other parts of the windscreen and often leads to recurrence of the prior damage due to the poor quality of products used in them. This ends up costing more time, more money, more effort, more repairs and ironically, more damage, which is usually a never ending vicious circle.
Professional repairers are assumed to be an expensive investment. However, they are qualified, trained and have significant experience in repairing windscreen damages thoroughly and accurately. They understand what exactly needs to be done to the windscreen to prevent it from cracking, use the latest state of the art equipment, high quality products and customised methods for repairing windscreen based on each individual damage and its degree. Windscreen repairers will usually drive over whilst you are at work or at home and will do the job within 4 or 5 hours roughly. Some providers also supply customers with a rental vehicle for a small extra cost if they need a car whilst their current one is being repaired. Additionally, all repairs done by a professional repairer come with a one year warranty so the chances of experiencing windscreen damage dejavu is quite rare !
If you are concerned about the cost involved in windscreen repairs, check the product disclosure statement (PDS) of your motor vehicle insurance policy. Nowadays, most comprehensive policy premiums include cover for windscreen damage. If it is not covered, you can compare the cost of adding an extra windscreen damage cover to your insurance policy and paying for the damages outright based on a quote for repairs. On an average, windscreen repairs cost from $400 or $500 onwards depending on the make model and year of the vehicle.
Novus Auto Glass Lilydale provide high quality professional windscreen repairs with a warranty. Contact them now to obtain a quote for your vehicle windscreen repair or replacement today
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As a driver, you may have experienced a small chip in your windscreen at some point in time. It may seem like a minor inconvenience,