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    Damage Assessment Guide

    Do I Need To Repair My Chip/Crack?

    It can be confusing knowing whether your windscreen damage requires repairing.

    Check out the examples below to get an idea of what needs repairing and what doesn't.

    YES - Damage That Can Crack Out

    Close-up of a windscreen chip labeled "Bullseye," illustrating damage that may require repair, relevant to windscreen repair services.
    Bullseye
    Star break windscreen damage example, showing cracks radiating from a central point, relevant for assessing repair needs.
    Star Break
    Combination break in windscreen with visible cracks, illustrating damage requiring repair guidance for windscreen repair services.
    Combination Break
    Large combination break in windscreen with visible cracks and damage, illustrating repairable windscreen issues for assessment.
    Large Combination Break
    Windscreen damage showing double impact with cracks radiating outward, illustrating a repairable issue for windscreen repair services.
    Double Impact
    Single line chip in windscreen glass, illustrating damage needing repair, labeled "Single Line Chip."
    Single Line Chip
    Batwing windscreen chip illustration, highlighting repairable damage type for windscreen repair guidance.
    Batwing
    Half-moon shaped windscreen chip with a small impact point, illustrating repairable damage for windscreen assessment.
    Half Moon

    Sometimes - Poor Previous Repair

    Close-up of a windscreen chip showing cracks, illustrating potential damage needing repair for windscreen assessment.

    NO - Previous Repair

    Windscreen with a highlighted chip, illustrating potential repairable damage for assessment.

    NO - Damage That Will Not Spread(No Structural Damage)

    Close-up of a finger holding a small chip on a windscreen, depicting a surface 'pit' with visible reflections, illustrating windscreen damage types.
    Surface 'Pit'
    Close-up of a finger pointing at surface pits on a windscreen, illustrating minor damage relevant to windscreen repair assessments.
    Surface 'Pits'

    YES - Repairable Cracks

    Windscreen with visible crack, highlighting potential repairable damage for assessment in windscreen repair services.
    Windscreen with visible crack, illustrating damage that may require repair, relevant for assessing repairable and non-repairable windscreen conditions.
    Windscreen of an orange car showing possible damage, relevant for assessing repair needs for chips and cracks in windscreen repair services.

    UNREPAIRABLE - Seek Replacement

    Close-up of a hand on a steering wheel, viewing a windscreen with a large star-shaped crack, highlighting repairable windscreen damage.
    Cracked windscreen with multiple fractures and chips, illustrating repairable damage for windscreen assessment.
    Windscreen view showing multiple visible cracks, indicating potential repair needs, with a residential setting in the background.
    Windscreen with multiple cracks and chips, illustrating severe damage that may require repair or replacement, set against a sunset backdrop.

    Act Fast! Chips and cracks are likely spread from driving or temperature changes.

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