Why a professionally fitted windscreen is essential?
Your windscreen plays a big role in keeping you and your passengers safe while driving. Not only does it enable you to see the road ahead clearly, shield you from the elements and protect you from flying debris, it’s also essential to maintaining the structural integrity of your vehicle.
In the event of an accident, a properly fitted windscreen can help prevent a roof- collapse in a rollover accident and allow airbags to inflate properly. Windscreens also play an important role in the handling of your car, providing up to 34% of torsional stiffness to withstand more pressure.
When to replace and when to repair windscreens?
If your windshield or another window in your vehicle has been broken due to burglary, accident or any other incident, it will need to be replaced entirely. However, if it is only chipped, it may be possible to repair it instead.
The decision to repair or replace your windscreen is based on a number of factors. These include the size of the chip, and where the damage is. These factors contribute to whether or not the glass will remain structurally sound after a repair.
Why choose autoboys
- We use only the highest-quality auto glass
- Your vehicle in safe hands
- Speedy turnaround times for your auto glass needs
- Glass replacements while you wait
- We come to you with mobile glass-fitting
- Easy insurance claims
- Auto glass products to suit any make and model
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a windscreen chip repair take?
A typical repair will take approximately 15 minutes.
Will the repair be visible?
The damage will not disappear completely but you can expect a visible improvement of between 75% and 95%.
There are two factors that determine the extent of visibility of the repair:
- The extent of the damage – The more damage there is, the more visibility will remain.
- The age of the damage – The older the damage, the more likely there will be contaminates in the break causing discoloration. This discoloration may still be visible after the repair.
Will the repair affect my insurance should I need to replace my windscreen?
No, you can repair today and replace tomorrow if necessary.
Will my insurers charge me an excess for a windscreen chip repair?
Most insurers do not charge an excess.
Does the repair come with a guarantee?
Yes, there is a 12 month guarantee against further cracking. We offer a refund or a re-repair should further cracking occur.
Will the repair pass a roadworthy inspection?
Yes, the chip repair will pass a roadworthy inspection.
Are there any risks involved during the repair of the windscreen?
There is a very small chance that the chip will run or crack during the repair process due to the structural integrity of the windscreen. If however the chip is left unrepaired it will eventually crack and will then require more costly windscreen replacement.
Address
Centurion Auto City, 1030 Lenchen Ave N, Centurion Central, Centurion
samanthade@autoboys.co.za
Phone No
012 880 2622
Business Hours
Weekdays: 08:00 - 17:00
Saturdays: 08:00 - 13:00