Chip repair won’t cost as much or take as much time as replacement, but it should still be repaired as soon as possible.  Over just a short period of time moisture and dirt tend to accumulate in the damaged area, making it harder to repair without any visible evidence of the damage.   And without the proper attention things can quickly go from bad to worse.

Even after the initial impact the chip can quickly turn to a crack with the strain of every day driving, especially if there is more than one point of damage. Not only do road bumps and wind pressure act upon the glass while driving, air temperature can destroy a windshield just as easily.   Many times we have had customers come in to replace and windshield that had been chipped and cracked overnight.   Once a chip has spread to a crack longer than an inch or so, it can’t be safely repaired.

One must also remember that the windshield is critical to the structural integrity of the car.   Most of us wouldn’t want to drive ourselves and our families around in a car with frame damage.   So why do we drive around with damaged windshields?

If the windshield is repaired or replaced improperly, or not fully cured, it compromises the safety and structural integrity of the vehicle.  This is why is is essential that shops adhere strictly to Auto Glass Replacement Safety Standards (AGRSS) and have technicians certified by the National Glass Association (NGA).  These associations provide the standards for auto glass shops and ensure that shops and technicians keep safety and proper procedure their first priorities in every job.

When a windshield repair technician isn’t certified the consumer can’t even be sure that he or she is up to date on safety standards, or trained in the proper auto glass procedures.  Ensuring safety in windshield replacement requires an experienced and certified technician in a clean and safe environment.

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Deals Glass Services would like to congratulate Brian Hagee who recently acheived his NGA certification and John Webb who recently renewed his own NGA certification.