27 December 2018
 Categories: , Blog

Life is busy and you are constantly on the go, driving to and from work or driving your family or children around to activities and appointments each week. If you're constantly on the go, your vehicle's windshield can end up taking a large amount of wear and tear from the roads. Here are some tips that you can implement in your life to keep your vehicle's windshield in great shape, as well as advice on how to manage the cost of repeated windshield damage.

Complete Timely Window Chip Repairs

A good rule of thumb to follow as a driver is to repair any rock chips that occur on your vehicle's windshield as soon as possible. Don't wait too long to have a rock chip filled; any stress on your window can cause the unfilled chip to spread through your window glass and become a full-blown crack.

For example, a window chip can spread and become a crack when you put cold water on your vehicle's windshield to wash your car in the summer or when you turn on your window defroster in the winter. And once your windshield is cracked, you will need to replace it to restore your visibility when you drive and to keep your vehicle safe for the road. Professional window glass repair does not cost very much in relation to the value of your windshield, and a technician can get a chip filled within just a few minutes.

Use Convenient Windshield Repair Services

If your vehicle's windshield gets cracked by debris or rocks on the road while you're driving and needs replacement, you will need to have it replaced sooner rather than later. This is especially important when your windshield is shattered or has cracked enough that it impedes your vision while driving. Leaving your windshield damaged while you drive is not worth it, as you may hit another driver or a pedestrian because you can't see well enough.

Schedule an appointment with a local windshield replacement professional or just drop in to have your windshield replaced for you quickly. And if your life is already too busy and you don't have time, you can schedule a remote replacement on your vehicle while you are at work or another location. A technician will come to your location to remove and replace your broken windshield and clean up any glass shards so you can get back to your life. 

Consider Full Glass Insurance Coverage

The average number of miles driven by Americans is over 13,000 miles each year. Some occupations or your own personal travel can put quite a bit of extra mileage on your vehicle every year, which can put you well over the national average. And you may be aware that when you drive a high number of freeway or highway miles, the chances of a rock hitting your windshield greatly increases.

So if you find yourself constantly taking your vehicle in to get a rock chip filled before cracks spread through your windshield, you might consider an additional insurance coverage for your vehicle's windshield. Along with your vehicle's comprehensive insurance policy, you can sign up for auto glass replacement coverage.

Auto glass replacement coverage through your insurance company will add a bit to your premiums, but it covers you for any amount of rock chip repairs and windshield replacements each year. And this type of auto glass coverage does not require you to pay a deductible to get your windshield replaced or a rock chip repaired, which is a common reason most drivers don't file a claim with their insurance for auto glass damage repairs.