Size of the impact
Smaller chips are generally the strongest candidates for a durable repair.
WINDSCREEN CHIP REPAIR
A Clearer View Starts Here.
Professional assessment and repair for suitable windscreen chips in Manchester and London.
VERTEX AUTO GLASS
Not every chip needs a new windscreen
A stone chip is glass damage that has not finished happening yet. Temperature changes, vibration and washing can all encourage a small impact point to run into a crack, and once it does, repair is no longer an option.
We assess the damage honestly. If the chip can be repaired we will say so, and if the size, depth or position means replacement is the sensible route, we will explain why rather than carry out a repair that will not hold.
Professional damage assessment
Repair for suitable chips
Clear, practical recommendations
Replacement options when required
What decides repair or replacement
Position on the glass
Damage in the driver's primary view, or close to the edge, usually points towards replacement.
How long it has been there
Dirt and moisture work into older chips and affect the finish a repair can achieve.
Whether it has started to run
Once a crack has begun to spread, a replacement windscreen is the correct fix.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Questions we are asked about this
Still unsure? Speak to the team with your vehicle registration to hand.
Will the chip disappear completely?
A repair restores strength and greatly improves clarity, but a faint mark can remain. We will tell you what to expect before starting.
Should I wait and see if it spreads?
No. Chips are easiest to repair while they are fresh and clean, so it is worth having damage looked at early.
What if the chip cannot be repaired?
We move straight to identifying the correct replacement windscreen for your vehicle and quote for that instead.
MANCHESTER • LONDON • NATIONWIDE
Need automotive glass?
Tell us your registration and the glass you need. We’ll help you find the right solution.