Phoenix Auto Glass Repair
-Versus-
Windshield Replacement
Which is the Clearer Alternative?
Residents of Anthem, New River and Carefree: Your windshield is a significant structural element!
Auto glass is designed and manufactured for safety in the event of an accident; the windshield remains intact during collision due to its laminated safety feature (a layer of vinyl between two pieces of auto glass). However, if weakened due to damage, it will not provide optimal protection when an accident occurs! Learn the difference between needing auto glass repair and a windshield replacement!
Routine Auto Glass Repairs
According to a parking lot survey involving 13 major cities, including Phoenix, AZ, the highest percentage of windshield replacements and auto glass repairs consists of stone breaks, followed by edge cracks, then floater cracks.
- Stone Breaks: See “Star” or “Bulls-eye” picture below.
- Edge Crack: Impact point located within two inches of the edge of the windshield. An edge crack is rarely the result of a stone break because it cracks almost immediately.
- Floater Crack: A stone break can be a star, bulls-eye or combination break that has cracked due to exposure to severe temperature changes.
Anthem, New River and Carefree residents: a recent Arizona survey revealed windshield replacements and auto glass repairs consisted of 236 stone breaks, 15 floater cracks, 88 edge cracks and 12 vehicles with miscellaneous damage.
Cracks and Chips - Auto Glass Repair in Phoenix, AZ
Cracks worthy of repairing are usually ones that are relatively clean. If the crack is less than one month old, has not been driven in polluted or dirty areas, it can be repaired. Otherwise, auto glass repair technicians can balance other factors to determine if the auto glass repair will be worth the time and expense. Multiple single cracks may not be worth repairing, depending on your situation.
Rules of Phoenix Windshield Replacement
- Stress Cracks: These occur naturally due to inherent uneven distribution of forces in the windshield. Typically, they have no point of impact and start from the edges. Repairing and restoring the original strength of the windshield would result in the re-formation of the crack.
- Larger Than a Dollar: If the auto glass chip or crack is larger than a dollar bill.
- Auto Glass Layers: If you have damage to both auto glass layers, or the inner auto glass layer is damaged.
- Primary Field of Vision: Chips that are greater than a quarter in size with a center impact hole of greater than 3/16” and within 4” of another auto glass chip repair.
- Long Cracks: If your windshield has three or more long cracks: the structural integrity has been compromised.
- Breaks with Visible Impurities: the debris may impede resin flow and complete filling of the cracks. It prevents quality auto glass repair and is visually distracting.
The optimal auto glass repair environment is under shade with an overhead luminescent light bulb and with a windshield temperature around 72-74 degrees F, typically in a garage setting. Results are best when the chip or crack is new and clean; do not let those chips and cracks go untreated too long.
Sound unaffordable or time consuming? The truth is, you may not have to pay a dime provided you have comprehensive auto glass insurance coverage. In addition, it only takes a few minutes for an auto glass repair or an hour for a windshield replacement with our Phoenix auto glass service!
All you need to do is call us or fill out our online form and we literally take care of the rest (including filing the auto glass claim with your insurance company). We hope you enjoy our 'no-hassle' auto glass repair appointment process.
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SunTec Auto Glass is a family-owned business located in Arizona, serving most of Maricopa and Pinal counties. We are auto glass repair professionals and specialize in windshield replacement, auto glass repair, window tinting and glass etching. The expert installers at Suntec Auto Glass are perfect for the job. SunTec Auto Glass understands the importance of using only the best quality auto glass available for your vehicle and for the safety of you and your family. Anywhere in Anthem, New River, Carefree or Black Canyon City look no further for professional help and premium quality automotive glass, parts, and moldings. Contact SunTec Auto Glass today to handle all of your auto glass repair and windshield replacement needs.
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(480) 782-5489