You’re driving along, then suddenly a stone on the road flies up and hits your windscreen. Now you’ve got a chip in the glass.
So, what next? Do you fix the windscreen chip, or ignore it and hope it doesn’t get any worse?
Ignoring a windscreen chip will only result in more damage. One cold night or rogue pothole could turn your chip into a crack. The longer you leave it, the more time consuming, expensive, and environmentally damaging the repair gets.
- Repairing is quicker than replacing
- Repairing is cheaper than replacing
- Repairing is better for the environment than replacing
Repairing is quicker than replacing
If a chipped windscreen is ignored, the chip will turn into a crack. According to a survey with Autoglass® customers, 70% of chips will turn into a crack within one month of them appearing.
Replacing your windscreen after a crack could take up to 2 hours and you may need to take your vehicle to a repair centre.
Getting a windscreen chip repaired is easier and faster. The chip repair process only takes around 30 minutes. It can usually be done on your driveway or workplace - there’s no need to travel anywhere to have it fixed.
Repairing is cheaper than replacing
Not only does a windscreen replacement take longer than repairing a chip, but it can also cost more. Autoglass® reports windscreen repairs as being up to 80% cheaper than replacements. This is due to the cost of parts and labour. Depending on your insurer, you may also pay a higher excess to replace the windscreen rather than repairing it.
If your car’s a company vehicle, or you need it for work-related activities, a cracked windscreen will mean you can’t drive the car until it's fixed. Don’t miss out on work commitments; get that chip repaired before it turns into a crack and takes you off the road completely.
Repairing is better for the environment than replacing
Your car’s windscreen makes up around 30% of the car’s overall structural integrity.
It’s important to get any windscreen chips fixed as soon as possible.
If you repair the windscreen chip before it develops into a crack:
- Fewer materials will be used for the repair
- Carbon emissions are reduced to produce and transport a replacement windscreen
- You’ll avoid waste production through the removal of the old windscreen
Getting your windscreen chip repaired as soon as possible can save you time and money. It's also better for the environment. Autoglass®, Swiftcover’s approved supplier, also offers a lifetime guarantee on all repairs for as long as you own the car.
So, if you’re a Swiftcover customer and have noticed a chip, get in touch to arrange your windscreen repair with Autoglass® as soon as possible.
And if you want to find out more about how Swiftcover can protect you from any future windscreen damage, check out our Help Hub.
