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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 05:58 AM
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Repair or replace?

The wind screen of my car has it's crack for about 2 cm. Do I need to replace it or repair it??? Which is cheaper?
 
Old Mar 19, 2013 | 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by poncianoarnel
The wind screen of my car has it's crack for about 2 cm. Do I need to replace it or repair it??? Which is cheaper?
Cracks can't be repaired. It will only continue to grow larger, especially with sudden temperature changes. Only glass chips can be repaired with clear epoxy filler, but that repair is limited by the size and depth of the chip.
 
Old Mar 21, 2013 | 05:27 PM
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If you have Comprehensive insurance coverage on your Fit, you may be able to have an attempt at repair for No Charge.

Often the deductible is a lot less for Comprehensive than for Collision, too. Our deductible is only $50.


That said, if you decide to replace the glass and you don't have insurance coverage, mention this when you get an estimate. The cost will often be much lower than what the insurance companies pay.
 
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