Cracked Windshield – repair or replace?

Most of us have had this happen - a rock hits the windshield and cracks it. Is this something than demands a completely new replacement windshield? Possibly. Small cracks can be fixed and it is typically less expensive than replacing the windshield. The small, round, bulls-eye holes left on your windshield are the easiest to repair. Windshield repair kits are sold online and you can find them at auto parts stores. Using the repair kits may come handy in small or tiny cracks and it won't take long either following the directions on the kit.

When the crack or hole/s on the windshield are larger you may opt to use a company specializing in windshield repair. Sometimes it may be just as well, to replace the windshield all together. Typical windshield replacement runs about $300.

Cracked Windshield

You may want to check with your insurance company also as they may cover replacement of your windshield.

Even if the windshield has a small crack or a hole it's a good idea to repair that as the cracks can start to spread potentially creating a much bigger problem. Large cracks on the windshield can be a safety hazard, especially if the cracks run across the driver side, reducing the view the driver has out of the window.

If you are unsure what to do or how to repair a windshield, check with a mechanic or a windshield repair company for their recommendations on what is the best action in your situation.

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