Windscreen repair

[CMK]

We had a small chip on our windscreen - the company repaired it on Monday. Its still visible on the windscreen though safe - it doesnt cause a distraction to the eye etc. They said if we are not happy they can put in a new windscreen within 3 weeks and its still covered.

My question is what is the best thing to do?? Should we leave it the way it is or should we get a new windscreen.

Thanks

 

[Jazz01]

Are you happy with it the way it is?

Was this paid for via your car insurance or out of your own pocket?

If through insurance, then there may be a "double charge" from the repair company to your insurance - so check your policy to see if you have a limit with "windscreen" cover.

Otherwise if you are happy - then that is all that matters... You could be driving down the road in the morning, & it could pick up another crack...

 

[CMK]

Its covered by insurance co and so would the new windscreen but the windscreen repair man said you are better off with the original windscreen if possible - the chip isnt very noticeable and not causing us a problem but just thinking long term....

 

[Jazz01]

I've had chips on my windscreen for couple of years - I feel once they don't "expand" or are in the line of sight they are ok... just have to check them every now & again.

Original windscreen would be best, mainly due to the sealing of such... I'd assume you would get more that the 3 weeks if a further fault developed specifically with that "fixed chip", i.e. if it starting growing legs... but as mentioned, you could get a new windscreen, then another crack in it a few hours / days / weeks down the road...

If you are happy with it, then I would tend to leave as is... just my opinion though

 

[CMK]

thanks so much for reply - sounds like good advice - will stick with it for the moment!
Most grateful.
CMK