You’re driving along, then suddenly debris on the road flies up and hits your windscreen. Sometimes there won’t be any trace of the rogue debris. Other times, you’ll find a chip in your windscreen.
What to do next? 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. Getting it repaired will be more time consuming, more expensive, and more environmentally damaging. Here’s why you should get a windscreen chip repaired as soon as possible:
- Repairing a chipped windscreen is quicker than replacing it
- Repairing a chipped windscreen is cheaper than replacing it
- Repairing a chipped windscreen is better for the environment than replacing it
Repairing a chipped windscreen is quicker than replacing it
If a chipped windscreen is ignored, the chip will turn into a crack. According to a survey conducted 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 around 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 place of work - there’s no need to travel anywhere to have it fixed.
Repairing a chipped windscreen is cheaper than replacing it
Not only does a windscreen replacement take longer than repairing a chip, but it can also cost more. Autoglass® reports that it can cost up to 6 times more to replace your car’s windscreen than to get a chip repaired. This is due to the cost of parts and labour. You may also pay a higher excess to replace the windscreen rather than repairing it.
If your car is a company vehicle, or you need it for business-related activities, a cracked windscreen will mean you can’t drive the car until it's fixed. This will affect your ability to travel for work purposes. Don’t miss out on work commitments; get that chip repaired before a crack forms and takes you off the road completely.
Repairing a chipped windscreen is better for the environment than replacing it
Your car’s windscreen accounts for around 30% of the vehicle’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 in the production and transportation of the 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®, AXA’s approved supplier, offers a lifetime guarantee on all repairs for as long as you own the vehicle. Get in touch to arrange your windscreen repair as soon as possible.
If you want to find out more about how AXA can protect you from any future windscreen damage, check out the AXA Help Hub.
