To Repair or Replace a Damaged Windshield – Your Choices
Every time you take your car out on the road, it seems that your windshield comes under attack from rocks, stones and many other types of flying road debris, not to mention damage from collisions with other vehicles or solid objects. It can give you quite a shock when something hits your windshield, especially if it causes damage, so as soon as it is safe to do so, you should pull over and take a look at the extent of the damage. Your first action will be to decide; is the windshield a total write-off, or can the damage be repaired? With a totally smashed windshield, the choice is made for you – a windshield replacement is clearly called for, and it is against the law to drive with a badly damaged windshield. However, it’s not quite so clear-cut when it comes to windshield repairs, as repairability all depends on the extent of the damage, and where on the windshield the damaged area is located. Can my damaged windshield be repaired? You should consult an expert windshield technic...