What Happens If Your Windshield Gets Dinged?

What Happens If Your Windshield Gets Dinged?

It’s happened to every driver at one time or another.  You’re driving down the road, minding your own business and suddenly there’s the sound of something solid hitting your windshield.  It might be a rock, pebble or a little bit of debris that’s been kicked up by that truck in front of you but there it is…a chip or even a crack.

Your vehicle’s windshield is very important when it comes to ensuring your safety while driving.  So what do you do if you happen to get a chip or crack in it? The service experts at Mercedes-Benz Brampton, your #1 Mercedes-Benz Ontario dealer, have prepared this information for you.

If you get a small chip in your windshield and don’t treat it or repair it, it can quickly create a crack. The good news is, if you repair the chip, you get to save your windshield AND keep the original factory seal on your windshield.  More importantly, the cost of repairing a chip is a lot less than the cost of replacing an entire windshield.  The cost of chip repair varies from shop to shop, but as a rule, it’s about $50.  If a windshield chip if smaller than the size of a quarter it can usually be repaired.

Once you have a crack or chip in your windshield, read your auto insurance policy.  Most comprehensive insurance coverage policies will pay for the entire cost of the chip repair.  If not, you can take it to a repair shop and get an estimate. Some companies will come out and give you an estimate.  They can come to your home or office, making it very convenient to have it repaired.  When a chip is repaired, the work is usually not visible and in almost every case it will prevent the chip from becoming a crack.  If your windshield has a crack, it’s important to replace your windshield.  The last thing you want is for your windshield to shatter while you are driving around.

The service professionals at Mercedes-Benz Brampton are happy to inspect your windshield and advise you about next steps.  We offer a full range of services to help keep your vehicle running great for as long as you own it!  If you live in the Brampton or greater GTA area, we hope you’ll come see us at Mercedes-Benz Brampton, your #1 Mercedes CA dealership!

2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan

2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan
plus

Photo for illustrative purposes only.

More Details link-icon

Other Articles That May Interest You

What is new on the 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?
plus

What is new on the 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?

Mercedes-Benz has refined over 50% of the S-Class for 2027 - the most extensive update for a single S-Class generation to date. This is not a full redesign, but the changes run deep. The exterior gains a larger illuminated grille and an optional illuminated standing hood star. Inside, the MBUX Superscreen becomes standard across the lineup, powered by the new MB.OS operating system with...

Read more link-icon
2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE Redesign: Next-Gen Tech, Performance, and Luxury Guide
plus

2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE Redesign: Next-Gen Tech, Performance, and Luxury Guide

Mercedes-Benz built its SUV reputation on the premise that luxury vehicles should feel as intelligent as they are powerful. The 2027 GLE takes that premise further than any previous generation - this is the first GLE built around a supercomputer, not just an engine. With approximately 3,000 new or revised components, the redesigned GLE introduces the MB.OS operating system, a platform that...

Read more link-icon
Which Summer Tires Should You Buy for Your Mercedes-Benz?
plus

Which Summer Tires Should You Buy for Your Mercedes-Benz?

Spring has arrived in the Brampton area, and if you drive a Mercedes-Benz, you're facing a tire decision that determines how much of your vehicle's engineered performance you actually experience. The difference between the right summer tire and the wrong one shows up in braking distance, cornering confidence, and whether your run-flat capability works at all. Here's what most Ontario drivers...

Read more link-icon