GLASS SERVICES
Fast, professional chip repair — most completed in under 30 minutes.
Windscreen damage is usually a result of sudden impact from stones, hail or other flying debris. These are five of the most common cracks and chips that can occur:
Yes, in most cases. Chips up to 10mm in the driver’s direct line of sight (A Zone) and up to 40mm in the broader swept area (B Zone) can be repaired using our resin injection process. Our technicians will assess the damage on arrival and advise whether repair or replacement is the right solution.
After a professional chip repair, optical clarity is typically restored to between 75% and 95% of the original. In most cases, the repair is barely noticeable. The goal is always to restore as much clarity and strength as possible. We’ll let you know the expected outcome before we begin.
Yes — and quickly. Temperature changes, road vibration, and additional impact can cause a chip to run into a crack at any time. The sooner a chip is repaired, the better the outcome. If a chip turns into a crack before we can repair it, a full windscreen replacement may be required.
Yes, in most cases windscreen chip repair is covered under comprehensive vehicle insurance in South Africa, often with zero excess required. Autoboys Glass Services works directly with all major insurers and handles the full claims process on your behalf — from registration to final sign-off.
No. A chip repair is a separate claim to a replacement. If the chip worsens after a repair, or if you need a replacement for any other reason at a later date, your insurer will treat it as a new claim. The chip repair will not negatively impact your future windscreen replacement claim.
Yes, provided the repair is done correctly and the chip is not within the critical A Zone in a way that still impairs vision. Our technicians assess this before proceeding. If the chip is in a position or of a size that would not pass roadworthy after repair, we will advise you accordingly.
There is a very small chance that the chip may run or crack further during the repair process due to the existing structural condition of the windscreen. If this happens, Autoboys Glass Services will convert the service from a chip repair to a full replacement and advise of excess and timelines as applicable.
Get your free, transparent, no-obligation cash quote online, or find your nearest Autoboys fitment centre. We handle the full insurance claims process on your behalf.
