No matter what Hyundai you drive, the windshield is a key component of it. When your windshield gets damaged, it can be so annoying and distracting that the only course of action is to get it fixed by a team of trained technicians. How, though, do you know if you need to get it repaired or replaced? Read on and find out, or simply let our team at Calgary Hyundai help with both. Whether you need your windshield repaired or completely replaced, our team at Calgary Hyundai will advise you on which you need and will perform such a service for you based on your windshield’s specific needs.
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When Your Windshield Can Be Repaired
When Your Windshield Needs to be Replaced
Factors that make it necessary to replace your windshield instead of repairing it include the following:
The Damage’s Size
If the crack or chip is larger than a dollar, a replacement is advised. This is because while larger damage spots can be repaired, it makes the windshield that much more susceptible to larger damage or even shattering when it receives further damage.
The Glass Is Tempered
Your side and rear windows are made of tempered glass, while your windshield is made of laminated glass. If the chips or cracks are therefore in the side or rear windows, the glass is much more likely to break into pieces, which means it needs to be replaced instead of repaired.
The Damage Goes Deep
When the damage goes more than halfway through the glass, it damages both the outer and inner layers of the laminated windshield. This means, for safety purposes, that a replacement is necessary.
The Damage Is Right in Front of You
Because our lines of sight tend to be in the middle of the windshield, this requires the replacement of the entire windshield. This is especially true of your line of sight, or the area right in front of you: a repair can sometimes cause odd refractions of light, which means a replacement is a much better choice.
The Crack Goes All the Way Across
A large crack that goes from one side of the windshield all the way to the other needs replacement. This is because the edges of the windshield are where the glass is strongest, so when it’s damaged it needs to be replaced to keep up the overall strength of the windshield.
There Are Multiple Damage Spots
While fixing one chip or crack is easy enough, when you have more than two chips or cracks, your windshield is less likely to be able to handle any more even if it gets repaired. Therefore, a replacement is suggested at that point.
Get Your Windshield Repaired and Replaced at Calgary Hyundai in Calgary, AB
Our team of trained technicians at Calgary Hyundai can repair and replace the windshield on your Hyundai, and will advise you on which choice is best for you after looking at the damage and the contributing factors. To get your windshield repaired or replaced, just reach out to us or fill out the form below to book a service appointment today!