Teran Marsell | Published on October 27th, 2015
Have you been disregarding that chip or crack in your vehicle’s window glass? You might have been driving through a construction zone only to find window damage result from random debris or rocks.
Whatever the culprit of your glass’s damage is, it might be time to rethink ignoring it since you could be placing yourself in danger of several factors. Here’s how putting your window’s repair first on your to-do list can help keep you secure.
Citation Averted
No one’s exempt from getting in trouble with the law if they’re doing something wrong. If you have a crack on your windshield, your chances of getting stopped by law enforcement while on the road probably increased.
Each state has different regulations in regards to whether it’s against the law to have a cracked windshield. In Nevada, for instance, a motorist can get pulled over and searched for just having a scratch from a tiny rock on their windshield.
Getting the window glass on any part of your vehicle repaired right after the damage occurs would be best for staying away from fines and having to worry about your driving record. The longer you wait to get the repair done, the worse it’ll get.
Stop Your Glass from Shattering
Matters won’t just get worse for you in front of the law, but you could be putting your wellbeing in danger too, if you prolong an auto glass repair. A very small chip or crack can turn into a large one over time and eventually, that can cause issues in case of a collision.
Even if a crack doesn’t completely grow and might appear to be too small to cause any major damage, it still puts you at risk of shattered glass in the incident of a motor accident. Depending on the severity of an accident, this could lead to higher chances of flying out of the vehicle in the case of a high impact collision. You can keep yourself, your passengers, and belongings secure with just a simple repair.
Protect Your Bank Account
The longer you leave a crack or chip unattended, the more susceptible the area will be to acquiring a buildup of residue. The increase in the size of the damage will end up requiring a complete auto glass replacement, rather than just a repair.
Auto glass replacements are generally more expensive due to the need for extra materials and added labor. It’s also not as convenient as getting a speedier repair. At Team Acme, we’ll examine your glass’s damaged area and let you know which alternative is safer.
Experts Make All the Difference
If you leave the work to the hands of an amateur, chances are what should be a simple repair will turn into you dealing with more issues in the long run. Team Acme is an AGRSS certified shop.
Our team of professionals can work with you to discuss which options would be most appropriate and more affordable. Call Team Acme today for more information on how to get a quick and effective repair.
