Whether you are cruising down the coast in Scarborough, on a family road trip to Margaret River, or navigating the new on-ramp lights on the Freeway, having a clear windscreen that you can see out of is vital. But what should you do should a rogue stone chips or a crack develops on your windscreen? There might be a temptation to go for the perceived cheap and easy fix and purchase a DIY windscreen repair kit from your local auto store, but before you do, you should read the advice from professional windscreen repair experts such as the team at Joondalup Windscreens. 

Quick Fixes, Questionable Results

While DIY windscreen repair kits promise both a quick and cost-effective solution, the reality is far from perfect. 

• Inconsistent Results: Have you ever repaired a windscreen? If not, you can’t guarantee a perfect result every time, meaning you are likely to be left with blemishes, bubbles or make the crack or chip worse. 
• Limited Scope: Windscreen repair kits are designed to treat small chips and cracks, and, as such, won’t work on larger, more complex repairs that a professional windscreen repairer can fix. In some circumstances, a repair is not possible, and a windscreen replacement will be required, in which case, first using a windscreen repair kit costs you wasted time and money
• Structural Integrity: The most important aspect of a windscreen repair is the structural integrity of the repair itself. It is not just about aesthetics. As such, an incorrect repair leaves the repair vulnerable to expanding, risking both your own and your passenger’s safety. 
• Additional Costs: Quite regularly, we see customers who have purchased a windscreen repair kit, and then tried and failed to fix their windscreen. Not only does this cost them the money of the windscreen repair kit, but it also means a windscreen that we may have been able to repair, now needs to be replaced.

Why Use a Professional Windscreen Repairer? 

A professional windscreen repairer understands the importance of both a clear and safely repaired windscreen. Advantages of using a professional windscreen repair company include:

• Expertise and Precision: Our windscreen repair technicians are highly trained and have many years of experience in assessing and repairing multiple types of windscreen damage on all types of vehicles, including trucks, vans and cars.
• Professional Assessment: Our team will be able to identify if your crack can be repaired. If it is deemed that a repair isn’t safer or effective, then our team will advise on a windscreen replacement.
• Quality Materials and Professional Tools: We use the highest quality resin and materials when repairing your windscreen, and should a windscreen replacement be required, we use only the highest quality glass that is built to be durable and last. 
• Convenience: While it may be considered convenient to repair a windscreen crack yourself, you will be surprised at how quickly we are able to book in and fix your windscreen crack or chip with our prompt and reliable service, getting you back on the road in no time!
• Warranty: We guarantee a lifetime warranty on all labour carried out on our repairs for as long as you own the vehicle. You get no guarantee with a windscreen repair kit. 
• Safety: The first concern when repairing a windscreen should be safety. We adhere to strict standards to make sure all repairs or replacements meet safety standards.

Don’t Risk Your Safety. Skip the Windscreen Repair Kit

Don’t risk the time, money and effort on a windscreen repair kit, resulting in a costlier, imperfect and subpar result. Book in with a professional windscreen repairer such as Joondalup Windscreens to ensure that your windscreen repair is done right the first time!