DIY Repair: 4 Common Windscreen Mistakes
Without the windscreen, your car would almost be unusable (and not to mention illegal). When you have a lack in maintenance, you’ll eventually have a lack in functionality. A functioning windscreen is important, but what happens when you feel like DIY is the way to go? Check out these four simple mistakes many people make when taking the do-it-yourself route.
Waiting Too Long
If you’re looking to purchase a DIY repair kit from your local shop, you’ll want to make sure the window of opportunity has not closed. A small chip may become too big to repair on your own, and when you wait too long to repair this, you may see one of the following issues:
- Risk of ejection if you get in an accident
- A lack of support for the root
- An obstruction of view
- Faulty airbag deployment
Not Checking the Insurance
In most cases, a policy holder’s insurance will cover a cracked windscreen. If you try to fix it yourself, then find out that your insurance would have covered it, you’ve most likely voided the policy. There’s no reason to reject your insurance policy’s help for fixing your windscreen!
Using a DIY Kit with Little Experience
Have you never used a DIY kit before, and now you’re attempting to fix your windscreen yourself? Unfortunately, many of these kits are not as easy as the advertisements make them seem. Many people mess up so hard with their DIY kit, that their windscreen must be totally replaced. You may end up spending more to replace, instead of going to a professional for fixing.
Cheap Parts Were Used in the Repair
Windscreens are imperative to the use of your car. Structural integrity helps make your car stand and run. It’s important that you only use the finest materials for repairs, as when you don’t, you run the risk of potential harm.
Quality OEM parts: Using OEM parts that are high-quality will allow you durability and peace of mind.
Easier selection: Going with an OEM part right off the bat will allow you to reduce time in selecting the proper parts.
Warranty: There aren’t many windscreen part places that have a long warranty – or any at all; however, OEM parts typically come with one unless otherwise stated.
If you’re looking for a quality windscreen replacement service in London to make sure you don’t have a DIY disaster, contact London Car Windscreen at 0751 245 8701.