In the event of an accident the part of your vehicle that will most likely have damage occur is the windshield. Even a tiny crack can cause damage to the glass and go deep into the different layers of your windshield. It does not matter the size of the rock that hits your windshield even the smallest can easily cause damage. Most people wonder if it is best to replace or repair their windshield. A windshield repair is very appealing because it can save a lot of money. Generally speaking windshields are designed to repaired.

With the advancements in the world of automotive glass repair the most common way to repair the glass is with the use of a special resin. This resin in injected into the area of the windshield that is damaged. A specialized tool is used to insert the resin into the damaged area. This works for most chips or cracks but there is some cases that this method will not work. The most important thing is not to ignore a crack or chip. If you do this and the damage grows then it will become unrepairable and it will have to be replaced.

If you do decide to replace the windshield instead of repair it, there is a chance your insurance company may not cover the entire coast. But if you repair your windshield there is a better chance the entire cost will be covered by them.