The Dangers of Windshield Repair Kits

You must have probably seen windshield repair kits at your local auto shop. They promise easy and cheap fixes for cracks and chips. These kits may seem very convenient, but they can end up causing more harm than good.

Why DIY Windshield Repair Kits Are Not the Best Answer

DIY kits for windshield repairs can bring about several problems, like the voiding of your car’s warranty and safety issues. Let’s take a look at the most common problems.

The Implication of Car Warranty and Insurance

The use of a windshield repair kit could void your car warranty. In the case of failure to meet any safety standards, the use of a DIY kit to repair your windshield would negate insurance company coverage. Similarly, if the work isn’t done right or the technician isn’t qualified enough, the insurance company would disqualify your claim and pay for further damage or replace the broken windshield.

The Risk of an Incorrect Installation

A DIY kit for windshield repairs requires precision. Incomplete repairs are the results of a missing step, uneven application of resin, or improper sealing of the crack. Minor errors can also cause weak points in the windshield, which could break the windshield unexpectedly. When one repairs a windshield without proper tools and experience, problems may be overlooked, thus risking safety and effective repair.

Windshield Repair kits can obscure visibility

The use of the DIY kit to repair the windshield of your car usually leads to imperfections that blur out your view on the windscreen. Even when cracks appear to be sealed, improper application of resin leads to some bubbles and streaks and uneven surface that distort view. It is very dangerous, especially at night or bad weather, because clear visibility is necessary for safe driving.

Windshield Repair Kits Are Not Forever Solution

Windshield repair kits are only a stop-gap measure, not the actual solution. These kits may prevent cracks from spreading, but they are not designed to restore your windshield’s strength and clarity. Over time, the repaired part can become weaker, especially when exposed to extreme temperatures and road vibrations. These kits are designed to give you a little time to get professional repairs, and not as a permanent solution.

Service Pros Auto Glass Windshield Repair and Replacement Services

Service Pros Auto Glass offers windshield replacement and repair. You’ll get more than a quick fix. You’ll receive a professional service that is precision-driven, from experts who are concerned about your safety. Our glass specialists adhere to the NWRA National Windshield Repair Association as well as ROLAGS Repair of Laminated Auto Glass Standards. This organization regulates the industry. The ROLAGS standard was created for the industry, to ensure that repairs are done to standard. Service Pros Auto Glass only uses Original Equipment Equivalents (OEE) to ensure that your windshield is correctly installed.

Service Pros Auto Glass believes in transparent pricing. Our upfront flat-rate pricing means you will know what to expect up front. There are no hidden costs or surprises. We have locations all over the country and mobile service. Plus, we stand behind our work, offering the Windshield Protection Plan, as well as our Road Hazard Warranty.