Windscreen Repair Recommendations

Makhaira · 9 Jan 2014 at 19:14

Picked up a chip on my way into work this morning, very annoying. I've had a quick read up and it looks like what I've got is repairable (it's under the size of a 10p piece, definite chip with a couple of superficial surface cracks, away from the edge, on the passenger side).

My question is, what do people recommend? Do I get one of the self repair kits to stop the crack propagating and save myself a load of money? Or is this a false economy and I should pay for a proper firm to do it and guarantee the work?

I've got a Mondeo with a heated windscreen, so I'm keen to avoid this spreading since a replacement would be pretty painful to the wallet!

Cheers.

Frozennova · 9 Jan 2014 at 19:25

It's free on most insurances, while chips can be repaired it will still be visible and there is also a chance that the screen can crack during the repair that means you need a new screen.

Makhaira · 9 Jan 2014 at 19:28

I have TPFT cover, no windscreen cover. Not fussed about visibility per se, I'd just rather not have it propagate into an issue.

Frozennova · 9 Jan 2014 at 19:39

In that case for the sake of £25 that most places charge why bother with the cost and agro of trying to do it yourself.

Makhaira · 9 Jan 2014 at 19:51

Not had any quotes yet since it's the evening, but if that's all it costs to get someone to do it then I'll definitely do that, thanks

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Millwall.FC · 9 Jan 2014 at 19:53

Had a crack in a similar place got my insurance to do it for "free" cost me £20 excess and auto glass came round and was done in 30mins.

Frozennova · 9 Jan 2014 at 20:26

Millwall.FC said:
Had a crack in a similar place got my insurance to do it for "free" cost me £20 excess and auto glass came round and was done in 30mins.

First time I've heard of there being an excess on a repair.

Makhaira said:
Not had any quotes yet since it's the evening, but if that's all it costs to get someone to do it then I'll definitely do that, thanks .

Local independents usually so it for about £25 Autoglass, National etc are about £35 roughly.

sovietspybob · 9 Jan 2014 at 20:51

Frozennova said:
First time I've heard of there being an excess on a repair.

More and more policies nowadays are charging a small excess for repairs, also the cost of replacement has gone up a lot in the last 5 years, normally it seemed to be 50quid but now its typically 75+

Frozennova · 9 Jan 2014 at 21:33

sovietspybob said:
More and more policies nowadays are charging a small excess for repairs, also the cost of replacement has gone up a lot in the last 5 years, normally it seemed to be 50quid but now its typically 75+

Must just be the insurance companies that have contracts with who I work for but I'm yet to see an excess for a repair.

planty · 9 Jan 2014 at 21:44

I got my windscreen replaced today and paid a £75 excess. A repair would have been a £10 excess I think. I'm with aviva.

In response to the OP, I'd just get a local company to repair it for ease of mind.