Windshield plays an important role in a car and keeping it safe, and damage-free helps in avoiding the accidents and as well as increases the safety of the passengers in the car. As the impact will be on the windshield during an accident or a head-on collision, it is important to have a damage-free windshield.

The windshield can get damaged during an accident or a hit on collision. Sometimes the windshield can get damaged when an object such as a ball or a stone strikes it. Whether to replace the windshield or to repair it depends on the extent of damage that is done to the windshield.

Windshield glass repair is cheaper when compared to the replacement of windshield. Normally the windshield repair cost ranges from 100$ to 150$ depending on the damage done to it. It is better to contact a professional technician to repair the windshield if the damage is more. But before going for a windshield repair, it is important to have a check-up done to find out whether the windshield can be repaired or whether it needs to be replaced.

The windshield repair is possible only when the damage is done in less than four spots. The damaged spot should be small, and the extent of damage should not be deep.

Most of the times the auto insurance covers the cost of repair for the windshield. If you go for a windshield repair, then it should be done as quickly as possible because the dust can accumulate in the cracks which can the repair difficult. It takes time to remove the dirt accumulated in the cracks, and if time passes, it may not be possible to remove the dust entirely from the damaged windshield.

Usually fixing a chip or crack can take 30 minutes of time. The procedure for repairing a windshield usually is to treat the resin which is treated and polished. This helps in, making the surface smooth which helps in avoiding the further damage by stopping the crack or chip from spreading. The dirt accumulated in between the layers of the windshield is removed using a tiny vacuum cleaner.

Auto windshield replacement can be done for a vehicle if the damage done is extensive such as a crack, which is larger than 12 inches, or scratches that reduce the visibility for the driver. Any damage that is done in the driver seat area should not be neglected as it can lead to accidents.

The replacing cost for the windshield glass is more than the repair cost. The windshields are available in various price ranges, and the cost varies based on the brand of the car and the brand of the windshield. You must try and get your hands on the cheapest windshields. The average cost to replace a windshield is approximately $325 for standard windscreens.

Windshield replacement costs more when rain sensors, heating elements, protective coatings are added to the normal windscreen. Then the approximate cost of the windshield can go up to $1000. The rear windshield is much cheaper which costs between $100 and $300. You will have to do a thorough research to avail the cheapest windshields in the market.

Auto Windshield replacement or Windshield Glass Repair can be chosen by the vehicle owner based on the extent of the damage and the suggestions provided by the technician. Based on the budget, the vehicle owner can choose a normal windshield or a windshield with various additional features if the replacement becomes necessary. It is really important to contact an expert technician if the amount of damage is more as the technician can advise going for a repair or replacement based on the extent of the damage.