Is it worwthwhile repairing chip in windscreen?

wonka

It's only a tiny chip, about the size of a pea.

Also, my MOT is due in a few weeks, could it fail due to that?

sexymouse

It will only fail if the chip is obstructing your view (so on the driver's side, or in the middle of the screenn). Mine has a chip near the bottom on the passenger side, and it passed no problems.

Raspberry_Ripples

Yes - most certainly.

The chip will most likely grow to a crack, and get bigger and bigger (it has happened to me).

Could fail the MOT if it's in your line of vision (not 100% sure on that though)

Also worth noting that if you have fully comp insurance, most policies include chip repair free. May be worth checking out.

Astaroth

Also, if the vehicle was to be declared a total loss due to an accident the insurance company would deduct the best part of what it costs to replace the complete windscreen and not take into consideration the fact it is free/ excess only if you were to claim for it under a comp motor policy

espresso

Generally it is best to get it repaired to prevent further damage occurring. See here for more info.

HTH

donglefan

In a car owned by my partner a few years back there was a long-term chip in the windscreen - it was on the driver's side but quite low down.
One garage passed it; then the next year a different garage insisted on a new windscreeen although the chip had not changed (that second garage ripped him off in general though.)
If it's borderline, why not go to one of the non-garage government test centres I saw mentioned on this board?

Woby_Tide

as above, check your policy, you can most likely get them to repair it for free using their approved 'windscreen' people. Doesn't calss as a claim or affect your NCD

wonka

Have now rung the insurers, who have arranged for autoglass to come and repair it free of charge. Doesn't affect NCD. Thanks for everybody's replies.

tubbies74

just a quick note for anyone without fully comp I had my windscreen repaired locally by a lovely guy who only charged me 25 quid he was based in the south wales area and I hasten to say my car passed the MOT after he had repaired it if anyone wants his info just ask

maniac886

Sorry to bump this old thread.

Yesterday I got a chip on my windscreen, just off centre(towards the passenger side and I am wondering if I should get it fixed.

The chip is only the size of a pinhead, but feeling the chip from the outside it has penetrated the first layer....looks like some sort of plastic film has come away.

My insurance company will repair it free of charge but don't want the guy fixing it to travel miles and say that it doesn't need to be fixed!

Any advice welcome! Cheers

albionrovers

Phone your nearest Autoglass. It's their job and it needs fixing. Easy.