Windscreens are a vital part of motor vehicles as they quite literally provide a ‘window of view” to road and traffic conditions in and around you when you’re out driving. Since a vehicle’s windscreen is the part that is most exposed to the exterior, it is also most susceptible to damages caused. Scratches, dents, chips and shatters are common sights found on vehicle windscreens that are caused by a variety of factors such as debris on the road, rocks and environmental factors such as hailstorms. Vehicle owners are in a state of dilemma when they are deciding on whether to repair or replace their scratched windscreen, both of which are time consuming expensive options. Should you repair or replace your vehicle’s scratched windscreen?
This is determined mainly by how far the crack has spread in your windscreen. If it is a minor damage and you are looking for a cheap and quick solution, a windscreen repair kit from any from any generic automotive store should do the trick a they usually come with proper easy to follow instructions. However it does come with a price and can be very time consuming and laborious process as the repair process needs to be repeated several times to thoroughly fix it.
If the scratch has spread a lot more widely around your windscreen and has reduced its visibility by around 30 to 50%, it is worth getting it repaired by a professional windscreen repairer. They are trained experts who use specialised state of the art equipment which will ensure a more precise and thorough repair which is beneficial if there are a lot of cracks. Most providers will come to your home or workplace to complete the repairs and in some cases, may be able to offer you a rental car for a small extra cost. Most motor vehicle insurance providers do offer windscreen repair or replacement as part of your insurance premium. Even if they do not, getting your vehicle windscreen repaired is a worthwhile good value for money investment that ensures good quality of repairs done in an accurate, thorough and timely manner, and in most cases, also comes with a warranty if the windscreen has further damaged caused by less than satisfactory quality of repairs.
If the cracks on your windshield lead to a total shatter, it is a safety hazard as visibility is largely impeded. This calls for a total replacement which can be done only by a professional repairer.
Look no further than the experts at Novus Autoglass Repairs for all your windscreen repair and replacement needs. Contact them on 0417 109 555 to obtain a quote today.
