In our experience at McConnell Auto Glass, many people become excessively worried when their car windows are damaged in any way, assuming that even tiny chips will cause the window to shatter at the slightest impact. While it’s true chipped or scratched glass is more vulnerable, much of the information about how vulnerable it is is overblown.
In this article, our team will explain what to do if you ever find yourself in need of car window repair services—once you know what steps to take, you can stop worrying for no reason.
- Get Chips Repaired Right Away – If you notice any small cracks or chips in your car windows, take your vehicle to our shop as soon as possible so we can assess the damage and provide car window repair. When the damage is slight enough, we can apply plastic or polymers to fill in the crack and strengthen the weak spot in the glass. It’s important to take this step as soon as possible, though, as the longer you wait, the more likely the damage is to spread.
- Cover Shattered Glass – In the event one of your car windows shatters, you should first take photos of the damage so you can submit them to your insurance company. Then, carefully clean up the glass fragments and cover the open window. Bring your vehicle to our team right away so we can replace the glass.