Costs associated with windshield repair

The cost of windshield repair can vary greatly depending on a number of factors. These factors include the type of vehicle, the region of the country, and whether the windshield has to be replaced or just repaired. A very small chip that does not impair the driver’s vision can possibly be repaired.

Small “do it yourself kits,” which fill the chip with a clear resin can cost less than twenty dollars from an auto parts store or a retailer online. If one chooses to have the crack or chip professionally repaired, should cost less that $100 dollars. A small chip repair would be around $20-$30, and larger cracks can reach $50 or so. Many auto glass repair businesses offer mobile service, where the serviceman actually repairs the windshield at the driver’s location. This service will make the repair cost quite a bit more. On average, the extra cost for mobile service is $50-$60. If a windshield is cracked in a place that hinders the driver’s view or is more than 24 inches long, an upstanding business will not repair it. Cracks in the driver’s sight line are illegal, and a two foot or longer crack is very dangerous. In the event that a windshield has to be totally replaced, the price of replacement varies on what type of vehicle and what auto glass repair shop chosen to do the work. The price of a replacement windshield can vary from around $150 to $250 for cars to somewhere around $300 to $400 for trucks and sport utility vehicles. If the damaged windshield belongs to an RV, the price will be significantly higher. The key is to get estimates from more than one reputable repair shop. Most repair shops can give an estimate over the phone in a matter of minutes. Purchasing the windshield on its own, and replacing it the “do-it-yourself” way can save much money, but is not advisable because the replacement can be dangerous, and it is important for the windshield to be replaced correctly. One thing to keep in mind when pricing car windshield replacement is to check one’s auto insurance policy. Many insurers include windshield replacement or repair in their coverage and will pay in part or in whole. So, it is highly important to check the auto insurance policy before paying for the windshield replacement or repair.