At Boise’s Best Windshield Repair, we see several benefits of repairing a windshield versus replacing one. Although repairing may just seem like another item on your “To Do” list, there truly are some outstanding benefits to repairing a windshield quickly and effectively before you reach the point of having to replace it.
Several factors can make a rock chip or small crack become an untreatable crack. Extreme heat and extreme cold, moisture, dirt and debris, or merely hitting a bump a little too hard can all significantly increase the damage to your windshield immediately. With a repair, when done correctly, the structural integrity of the glass is reinforced and no further damage should take place, so it is best to repair quickly and share in the benefits rather than have to replace later.
Boise’s Best Windshield Repair is GOING GREEN!!
By repairing a windshield quickly and effectively before the windshield becomes unsalvageable, we are able to keep windshields out of the landfills. It is estimated that around TEN PERCENT (10%) of all landfill waste can be attributed to old windshields. Windshields are not biodegradable, so every time a full replacement is performed, another small percentage point is added to that total. This fact is very unfortunate considering that approximately SEVENTY-FIVE TO EIGHTY PERCENT (75-80%) of all windshield replacements could have been prevented had an effective repair been done immediately.
No Out-of-Pocket Expenses vs. Paying Your Deductible
In almost every instance, for those who carry comprehensive insurance on their vehicle, the out-of-pocket expenses will be absolutely NOTHING if they choose to repair the windshield. In a down economy (or even in a booming economy), FREE is always a great thing.
If a replacement is needed, in most instances, the deductible will need to be paid before the insurance will kick-in their portion of the costs, which could lead to hundreds of dollars in out-of-pocket expenses. Another benefit to repairing the windshield is that the deductible that your insurance coverage has should (in almost every instance) be 100% waived, with no impact on your insurance premiums, which again means no out-of-pocket expenses for the customer.
“A Clearer View From One Mile to the Next”
Most insurance companies will place a limit on the length of a crack that they will pay to have repaired. However, if a crack becomes an annoyance or distraction to the driver, the entire windshield will need to be replaced for the safety of the driver and their family and friends.
Although in Idaho it is not required to fix our windshields in order to pass emissions, with the cost of repair not being an issue (no out-of-pocket expenses for comprehensive carriers and our meet-or-beat cash prices) and the cost of time being removed (FREE mobile service to most areas), it makes sense to repair a windshield quickly after damage.
With the distraction of a rock chip or crack removed from your view, you and your family will be able to travel in safety with the reassurance that the piece of glass protecting you from the outside world is structurally sound.