The Importance of Timely Windscreen Replacement
- By We Replace Any Car Glass
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- 19 Apr, 2018
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The Importance of Timely Windscreen Replacement
It’s inevitable. No matter how careful we are with our cars, a chip or crack will eventually appear in a section of our windscreens. Whether driving along a recently resurfaced road and being struck with a stray stone or gravel chip, or simply due to your windscreen being impacted from a branch falling from a tree; cracks and chips are bound to appear sooner or later.
Rather than worry too much, your next step is to get your chip or crack seen to as quickly as possible to facilitate replacement of the glass in the event that windscreen chip repair isn’t possible.
The Dangers of Driving with a Cracked Windshield
Depending on how severe the crack is, it is likely that the integrity of the entire windscreen has been compromised. The consequences of driving with a cracked windscreen are that every pothole you drive through and every road hump you drive over is continually stressing the glass, weakening the area around the crack and causing it to grow larger.
In addition, your visibility is going to be dramatically reduced which will make the probability of being involved in an accident higher. And in the most severe of circumstances, your auto windscreen could fail to do its job and cause the roof of your car to cave in much more easily in the event of an accident than if it were at full strength.
The Legality of Chipped and Cracked Windscreens
Auto windscreen replacement is also important as a large chip or crack in the swept area of your windscreen is a cause for MOT failure, and without a valid MOT or when intentionally driving a vehicle that isn’t roadworthy, you are effectively breaking the law.
Windscreen Replacement Cost
The cost to replace a windscreen will vary depending on the vehicle in question and whether it has been fitted with any optional features and accessories. Heated windscreens for example contain a series of heating elements which work to keep your windscreen clear of ice in cold weather. The elements contained within these windscreens are designed to work specifically with your vehicles electronics system and are therefore manufactured in a specific way to maintain compatibility.
If you have a heated windscreen or a windscreen that was tinted from the factory, you will likely pay slightly more than you would for a plain piece of glass. Larger vehicles as well as those with unusually shaped auto windscreens may also cost slightly more to replace.
Book Your Car Glass Replacement
At We Replace Any Car Glass, we specialise in cheap car glass replacement across the East Midlands. Our coverage of this region sees us providing our services to customers in Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Coalville, Tamworth, Loughborough and Mansfield as well as the surrounding areas.
Whether you require auto glass replacement or wish to know whether your chipped or cracked glass can be repaired, simply call us on 07931 795 565, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for a free quotation and further advice.
