Long Windshield Crack Repair
Do we repair long windshield cracks? YES! WE DO!
​What is a long crack? According to the Repair of Laminated Automotive Glass Standard, it is any windshield crack longer than 6 inches in length.
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What long cracks are repairable? According to the ROLAGS standard, the long crack or crack(s) cannot be longer then 14 inches in length and damage cannot have more then three long cracks from a single impact point. Contact us or schedule an appointment to confirm if your long crack damage is repairable.
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How much does having my long windshield crack repaired cost? We charge $75 for long crack repairs. See the pros and cons list below for details.
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Why are long cracks so much more expensive then chips or small crack repairs? Long cracks are much more complex! Due to the complexity of the repairs they take a significantly longer time to complete (1 to 3 hours). They also take additional specialty tools and use more specialty resin and additional supplies than a typical small crack or chip.
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Why is it so hard to find glass repair companies that perform long crack repair? The short answer, it is much more profitable for companies to repair small cracks and chips that only take 30 minutes of labor, or replace a windshield taking 1 hour of labor. We believe there are a lot of pros to repairing long cracks. For many customers repair is a much better option than replacement. See our list of pros and cons below to see if long crack repair is right for you!
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Long Crack Repair, $75 for a complete repair!
Pros and Cons of Long Crack Repair
Pros of long windshield crack repair
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Long crack repair is significantly less expensive than windshield replacement.
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Repairs restore structural integrity to your windshield.
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Repairs significantly improve visibility, for long cracks its usually an improvement of 50 to 70%!
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With long crack repair you can keep your factory windshield with the original factory seal. Replacement windshields rarely seal like the factory bond.
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In many cases an older model car is not worth investing an additional $500 or more to replace a windshield. Repair is a much more cost effective option.
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High insurance deductible. Many of us have a $500 or higher comprehensive deductible on our auto insurance policies. Higher deductibles may increase the out of pocket cost of replacement. Making repair the most cost effective option.
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Our 2 year warranty also applies to our long crack repair! Review our terms and conditions for details.
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It's the environmentally responsible option, save your windshield from adding more to a landfill.
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Cons of Long Windshield Crack Repair
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​Visibility and appearance, can be both a pro and a con. Visibility improves 50% to 70%. That is a huge improvement! It is important to note due to the complexity of long crack repairs they will remain visible after the repair. They will typically look more like a long fine scratch after the repair. We use specialty crack repair resins that include pigments to help to improve visibility and hide the crack significantly. However long cracks will never disappear completely.
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Usually not covered by insurance. Currently we do not accept insurance. However replacement is usually the only option available when using insurance.
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Not all cracks are repairable, depending on how many legs, the length of the crack, how long the crack has been open to the elements, the exact placement on the windshield, how many edges it touches and a multitude of other factors can determine if the crack is repairable. Whereas most chips and small cracks are repairable. Feel free to contact us to find out if your crack is repairable. There is no charge for an appointment to have your windshield damage evaluated by one of our technicians. Remember we come to your location of choice!