We’ve said this time and time again, but driving always comes with risks. Every time you turn your keys in the ignition, turn the corner, or get on an on ramp. Driving comes with numerous risk of accidents and, more specifically, projectile damage. Your car’s windshield is one of the most important auto parts when it comes to protection, structural integrity, and seeing clearly.
Unfortunately, it’s often one of the most damaged parts of your vehicle and not something you can just put off or pretend you don’t see. Toyota of Clermont is here with some solid advice on how to go about auto glass repair.
Auto Glass Repair Made Simple
Damage to your auto glass (namely your front windshield) is extremely common and can happen in the blink of an eye. Usually it happens when a piece of debris, a rock or piece of tire, strikes your auto glass when you’re traveling at a high speed. If the impact is strong enough and happens in the right spot it will result in a small ding or crack on the top layer of glass. If left unattended to it can gradually spiderweb or create a larger crack. This weakens the structural integrity of your vehicle’s windshield and can result in total auto part failure.
So, the next question becomes, what type of auto glass repair do you need? Well, it depends on the damage. Our rule of thumb here at Toyota of Clermont is to do a bit of assessing yourself. If the dent or ding looks to be smaller than a quarter and doesn’t have spiderweb patterned cracks extending from it, you should be find with a simple Clermont auto glass repair. If you notice extensive cracking in either lines or spiderweb patterning, then a total replacement might be in order.
Luckily, being a driver in Clermont has more benefits than just being unbearably hot (get that A/C checked fam). Holding insurance in the state of Florida actually qualifies you for a deductible and payment free windshield replacement! Yup, life hack alert. With any comprehensive Florida state insurance your auto glass repair is covered at no cost to you. As soon as you spot the damage on your windshield, we at Toyota of Clermont recommend informing your insurance company and getting the damage fixed asap.
Be warned, not every state is like this with its auto insurance laws. If your comprehensive car insurance doesn’t cover Clermont auto glass repair, you’ll most definitely wind up paying a deductible and other costs for the service. This can range from around $100 for chip and small crack repair to $400 or more for total windshield replacement.
Auto Glass Repair Made Easy at Toyota of Clermont
Our certified collision center will be open soon at Toyota of Clermont! In the meantime, visit our sister location, Toyota of Orlando, for all your auto glass repair needs. Schedule your repair online or visit the dealership at 3575 Vineland Road.
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