When Auto Glass Can Be Repaired
Minor windshield damage may be repairable when the break is small, clean, and located in an appropriate area.
- Small chips may be repair candidates before they spread.
- Damage outside the driver's critical viewing area is often easier to repair without creating distracting distortion.
- Edge damage and spreading cracks are more likely to require replacement.
- Older contaminated damage can be harder to repair successfully.
Professional Windshield Chip Repair
A professional chip repair cleans and prepares the damaged area, injects resin into the break, cures it, and finishes the surface.
Repair is designed to stabilize the damage. It will not always make the original impact disappear completely, but acting early can help prevent a full crack and a more expensive windshield replacement.
When Replacement Makes More Sense
Long cracks, edge damage, severe impacts, damage in sensitive viewing areas, or glass that cannot be stabilized safely may require full replacement.
If a windshield-mounted camera is affected, replacement may also trigger a manufacturer-required ADAS calibration procedure.