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Windshield Repair or Replace? Find out in 30 seconds.
Answer four quick questions about your chip or crack. We'll tell you whether it can likely be repaired or needs replacing, and what affects the cost here in Florida.
What changes the price of a windshield
- Your vehicle's make, model, and how easy the glass is to source
- OEM (factory) glass versus quality aftermarket
- Built-in tech: rain sensors, heating elements, and cameras
- Whether it needs ADAS calibration afterward
- Your insurance and deductible, explained in Florida's windshield law
This tool gives general guidance, not a diagnosis. The only way to know for sure is to have us look. It's free, and we come to you.
Repair vs. replace, answered
Can a cracked windshield be repaired, or does it have to be replaced?
It depends on the size, the spot, and how many there are. As a rule of thumb, a chip smaller than a quarter or a crack shorter than about six inches can often be repaired, as long as it is not in your direct line of sight and not out at the very edge of the glass. Bigger damage, edge cracks, or several breaks usually mean a replacement.
How big a chip can be repaired?
Most shops can repair a chip up to about the size of a quarter and a crack up to roughly six inches, depending on the type and depth. Past that, resin can't restore the strength or clarity well enough, so replacement is the safer call. When in doubt, send us a photo and we'll tell you straight.
Does a repair or a claim hurt my insurance in Florida?
A windshield chip repair is not an at-fault accident, and with comprehensive coverage Florida's deductible waiver often makes the repair free to you. Rate impact varies by insurer, so ask yours before filing. Either way, a quick repair is cheaper and easier than waiting for a crack to spread into a full replacement.
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