{"id":435,"date":"2016-01-28T12:00:12","date_gmt":"2016-01-28T17:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.autoglasswizard.ca\/auto-glass-blog\/?p=435"},"modified":"2024-07-15T12:47:09","modified_gmt":"2024-07-15T17:47:09","slug":"windshield-repair-vs-replacement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/autoglasswizard.ca\/auto-glass-blog\/windshield-repair-vs-replacement\/","title":{"rendered":"Windshield Repair vs Replacement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The structural support for your car greatly relies on your windshield.Your windshield, as well as your windows, play a crucial role when keeping you safe on the road. A well-installed windshield will protect you in the case of an accident. It also allows you to have a good field of vision when driving, which is important for safety reasons.Continue reading for more <a href=\"https:\/\/autoglasswizard.ca\/front-windshield-service\/\">windshield replacement<\/a> information!<\/p>\n<h2>Severity Of Auto Glass Damage<\/h2>\n<p>If you find that the chip in your windshield is no bigger than 10 cm, then the glass can sometimes be repaired. If there is a crack in the windshield measuring at over 6 inches, it is likely that you will need a replacement. When you take your vehicle to an auto glass shop, they will be able to determine whether the damage is repairable or if a replacement is needed.<\/p>\n<h2>Kinds of Windshield Damage<\/h2>\n<p>Depending on the type of glass your car is equipped with, it may break in different ways. This makes it easy for the auto glass service professional to determine how easy or difficult it will be to replace or repair the damaged glass. Typical break patterns usually include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pit (small piece of glass missing)<\/li>\n<li>Bulls-eye (circular damage)<\/li>\n<li>Cracks<\/li>\n<li>Chips<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Irreparable Damage<\/h2>\n<p>There are some damages that an auto glass company cannot provide repairs for, this means an auto glass replacement is necessary.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Extensive damage on both layers of the glass<\/li>\n<li>Cracks over 6 inches long<\/li>\n<li>Cracks that are contaminated<\/li>\n<li>Damages that affect the driver\u2019s viewing area<\/li>\n<li>Complicated multiple cracks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Get your windshield damage checked now! Calla \u00a0professional at (877) 564-5331 today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The structural support for your car greatly relies on your windshield.Your windshield, as well as your windows, play a crucial role when keeping you safe on the road. A well-installed windshield will protect you in the case of an accident. 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