Faq General Questions
With decades of experience in windscreen repair and a great reputation throughout the industry, EW Windscreens can help with all your vehicle glass replacement needs. We proudly provide Melbourne drivers with car window chip repair and windscreen replacement, and we stand by the quality of our work every time. Check out these frequently asked questions for more details on glass chip repair.
No, in most cases you don’t need to replace the whole windscreen. Cracks can be repaired for a fraction of the cost of replacing the entire windscreen.
While it’s not possible to remove stone chips before they create tracks, once the chip spreads, we can fix it.
Generally, a broken car window means that your vehicle is un-roadworthy and illegal to operate. If you get pulled over by police, they may issue a hefty fine that’s more expensive than window repair or replacement.
We estimate 30 minutes to an hour on windscreen repair jobs and can give you an upfront quote and timeline before starting work. If the damage is significant, you may need windscreen replacement which takes 1-2 hours.
You can drive your vehicle immediately after repairs and one hour after car windshield replacement.
We accept all Mastercard, Visa and afterpay.
Most of the time, you don’t have to go to the service provider recommended by your insurance company. Don’t let them bully you into choosing a glass replacement company with worse service and higher prices– call us today!
Insurance typically covers car front window replacement, but how much depends on the cause of the damage and your specific policy. EW Windscreens can help with your auto insurance claims.
Most auto insurers cover windscreen replacement, but it depends on your policy and the circumstances that caused the damage. Read more about insurance claims for windscreen damage.
Most of the time, you don’t have to go to the service provider recommended by your insurance company. Don’t let them trick you into choosing an auto glass replacement company with worse service and higher prices– call us today!
We recommend searching for auto glass near me soon after an accident, because the longer chips and cracks are there, the more damage they can cause.
The cost to replace or repair a windscreen or window ranges from $100 to $400 on average, depending on the damage and level of work required. Once we take a look at your vehicle, we can give you an updated quote.
Minor chips and cracks may be repaired at a lower cost than full windscreen replacement. However, sometimes it makes the most sense safety and money-wise to go ahead with car windshield replacement. Read more advice in our car front window replacement vs. repair blog post.
Choose EW Windscreens for Window Chip Repair in Melbourne
Looking for auto glass near me? EW Windscreens is here to help with auto glass services, insurance claims and custom glass options in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. Please get in touch online for personalised assistance with vehicle glass replacement.