If you're in the need of windscreen chip repairs, windscreen scratch removal, or you have a cracked windscreen, our qualified team will determine the most efficient repair method to get you back on the road safely. If you're unsure if you'll pass your warrant of fitness, we offer assessments in accordance with safety standards required for NZ road laws and WOF/COF requirements. Using specially designed products, our technicians carefully inject your stone chip or crack with a resin formula, this is carefully placed and cured with an Ultraviolet light, before being polished to a smooth and strong outcome. This returns the structural integrity of the windscreen back to its factory standard for compliance on our New Zealand roads.
Windscreen Scratch Removal
If the scratch is in your immediate vision, there's a high chance you won't pass your next warrant. Windscreen scratch removal is often required after your wipers have become detached, so it's best to get this addressed immediately before the problem grows.
Cracked Windscreen Repairs
If you have a windscreen chip, it's best to get this addressed as fast as possible before it grows into a cracked windscreen, which sometimes eventuates into a complete replacement. Cracked windscreen repairs can often be an easy fix. Much like we described above, we inject an invisible resin that brings your Autoglass back to its former glory, if not stronger.
After-Care Service & Commercial
Our crack and windscreen chip repairs service doesn't end with the initial repair or replacement, especially if you're operating a commercial fleet. Our mobile team in Christchurch will connect with you after glass repairs have been completed for quality assurance. We can provide an ongoing maintenance service and advice on how to best take care of your windscreen and windows. We have strong commercial relationships where we often undertake routine inspections to minimise downtime costs, find small chips and cracked windscreens to prevent your vehicle being off the road.
FAQs for Chip & Crack Repairs
A windscreen chip repair involves injecting a clear adhesive resin into the chip or crack. The resin is cured using ultraviolet light, and excess resin is removed to create a smooth surface.
Not all types of windscreen chips can be repaired. The size, depth, and location of the chip or crack will determine whether it can be repaired or if a full windscreen replacement is necessary.
A windscreen chip repair typically takes between 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the size and complexity of the repair.
While a windscreen chip repair can be a long-lasting solution, it may not be permanent. Factors such as temperature changes, weather, and further impacts can cause the chip or crack to expand, leading to further damage.
Yes, you can typically drive your vehicle immediately after a windscreen chip repair. However, it's best to avoid washing your car or exposing the windscreen to extreme temperatures for a few hours after the repair.
If you don't get a windscreen chip repaired, the chip or crack can expand over time, making it more difficult or even impossible to repair. In severe cases, a full windscreen replacement may be necessary.
Most comprehensive car insurance policies cover the cost of windscreen chip repairs. However, you should check with your insurance provider to confirm coverage.
The cost of a windscreen chip repair varies depending on the size and location of the chip or crack. However, in general, windscreen chip repairs are less expensive than full windscreen replacements.
You can get a windscreen chip repair from most auto repair shops or windscreen replacement companies. However TC Autoglass are mobile repair service providers, where a technician can come to your location to perform the repair.