A minor chip can quickly spread into a dangerous crack. We explain why prompt windscreen repair is critical for your safety and your wallet.
Your windscreen is one of the most important safety components on your vehicle. In a collision, the windscreen provides structural support to the cabin and helps ensure your airbags deploy correctly. A compromised windscreen — even one with a minor chip — can shatter on impact, putting you and your passengers at serious risk.
Chips tend to spread. South African roads, temperature fluctuations, and vibrations from potholes cause chips to grow into cracks far faster than most drivers expect. A R500 chip repair today can save you from a R3,000 to R8,000 full windscreen replacement in a few weeks.
At Autoboys, we recommend bringing your vehicle in as soon as you notice any chip or crack. Our technicians will assess the damage and, if the chip is in a repairable zone, can often have it fixed in under 30 minutes without removing the glass.
With most comprehensive insurance policies, chip repair is covered at no additional cost to you. All major South African insurers approve Autoboys, meaning you can book your repair through us without any excess. Don’t wait — a chip today is a crack tomorrow.