You’ve probably been there yourself: You get a rock chip or small crack in your windshield and figure there’s no need to repair it right away. After all, it’s very small and likely isn’t hurting anything.
What you might not know is driving with even the smallest damage to your auto glass can be both costly and dangerous. Below are just a few reasons you shouldn’t wait to have your damaged auto glass repaired or replaced.
The Dangers of Not Repairing Auto Glass
A chipped or cracked window is more than just a cosmetic blemish. It can actually be really dangerous.
Damage to a window can impede your vision while driving. Rock chips and cracks often start out small and expand over time. And if the crack was to find its way into your line of sight or blind spot, you could be putting the safety of yourself and your passengers at risk.
Airbags count on the windshield to absorb impact upon deployment, so compromised auto glass can cause airbags to not work as efficiently.
The Costs of Replacing vs. Not Replacing Your Auto Glass
You may elect not to repair or replace your auto glass right away because you don’t want to have to pay for it. But not repairing or replacing it could actually end up costing you more money in the long run.
Small chips and cracks are often fairly inexpensive to repair and can often be fixed without having to replace the entire windshield. But if you wait until the damage gets worse — which may only take a week or two — it may reach the point to where it needs a total replacement.
Plus, driving with a cracked windshield is a ticketable offense in many states, and you may end up with a fine to pay on top of the cost of repairing the damage.
Auto Glass Repair at Zimbrick
Zimbrick Body Shop does more than just dent and scratch removals. We offer full auto glass service that includes both repairs and total replacements at our Madison, Wisconsin, locations.
Schedule your appointment today for an easy solution to your auto glass needs, and return to the driver’s seat with a clearer picture of the road ahead.
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