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There are many reasons to go for wind shield repairs. It can also be called as stone chip. It ranges from a pea size to half a dollar size. If it is left unattended then you had it! The whole wind shield might have to be replaced.
Slide 1: Weathering Windshield Chip Repair
Brought to You By: BelleClick to edit Master subtitle style Tire
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Spring often brings daily temperature fluctuations of as much as 20 degrees. These also occur after a cold night and you crank on the heat in the morning to defrost the windshield. As the windshield and its frame expand and contract differently with temperature changes, stresses develop in the glass and become focused at the windshield's weakest
Temperature Fluctuations Spread Cracks
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Slide 3: A windshield chip or crack is often a ticketable offense in most states:
Michigan's 36th District Court in Detroit lists a cracked or broken windshield as an "equipment violation“ carrying a fine of $111
Chip Repair, Just The Ticket To Avoid Tickets
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Slide 4: A Quick, Essentially Free Fix
Most insurance companies will waive your deductible and cover the minimal cost of a chip repair to avoid future expenses.
Many retailers also offer low or discounted "cash" pricing for chip repairs.
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Chip repair takes only 15-20 minutes and is a permanent fix. If the damage is smaller than a dollar bill it is most likely repairable.
Slide 5: Types Of Damage To Look Out For
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Windshield Chips are usually small notches or grooves in the glass. Chips do not continue completely through the glass.
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Windshield Cracks are curved or straight lines that extend across the windshield. They can also exist on only one side of the windshield.
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Windshield Bulls Eyes are circular windshield cracks and fractures that look similar to a target of concentric circles. 4/2/10
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Windshield Star Breaks extend from a central point of damage with long cracks.
Slide 6: The Bottom Line
It pays to get cracks and chips repaired as soon as possible. Both for safety and for saving money. An essentially free fix could wind up costing you hundreds of dollars in deductible costs if the crack spreads too far.
About Belle Tire
People have trusted Belle Tire for the best value since 1922. For the lowest tire prices, period, and great low prices on custom wheels, alignments, brakes, batteries, oil and lube, shocks and struts, windshield repair and replacement, and more, visit http://www.belletire.com.
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