- 1. Describe the damageSize, position on the screen and your car.
- 2. We pass it onYour enquiry goes to an independent local technician.
- 3. Get it fixedOften a mobile repair at home or work.
Repair or replace?
Most stone chips can be repaired if they are small and not right in front of the driver. As a general industry guide, used by many repairers and insurers:
- Damage in the area directly in front of the driver (the zone swept by the wiper) should be no bigger than about 10 mm across to be repaired
- Elsewhere on the screen, chips up to about 40 mm can often be repaired
- Chips close to the edge of the glass, or that have already spread into a crack, usually mean a new windscreen
A repair injects clear resin into the chip, which is then cured with UV light. It stops the chip spreading and usually makes it much less visible. It typically takes around 30 minutes.
Is it covered by insurance?
Many fully comprehensive policies include glass cover, and some insurers repair chips without charging an excess or affecting your no-claims discount. Check your policy before you book.
Windscreens and the MOT
Damage in the area in front of the driver larger than 10 mm, or larger than 40 mm elsewhere in the swept area, can fail the MOT. Getting a chip fixed early is usually cheaper than a new windscreen.
Helpful guides
- Windscreen chip: repair or replace?
- Will a windscreen chip fail the MOT?
- Why windscreen chips spread into cracks
- New windscreen and ADAS calibration
- Windscreen repairs and insurance
Areas we cover
- Windscreen Chip Repair in London
- Windscreen Chip Repair in Birmingham
- Windscreen Chip Repair in Manchester
- Windscreen Chip Repair in Leeds
- Windscreen Chip Repair in Liverpool
- Windscreen Chip Repair in Sheffield
- Windscreen Chip Repair in Bristol
- Windscreen Chip Repair in Leicester
- Windscreen Chip Repair in Nottingham
- Windscreen Chip Repair in Coventry
- Windscreen Chip Repair in Bradford
- Windscreen Chip Repair in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Windscreen Chip Repair in Glasgow
- Windscreen Chip Repair in Edinburgh
- Windscreen Chip Repair in Cardiff
- Windscreen Chip Repair in Southampton
Frequently asked questions
How long does a chip repair take?
Usually about 30 minutes, and you can normally drive straight away.
Will the chip disappear completely?
Not always. A repair stops the damage spreading and usually makes it much less noticeable, but a faint mark can remain.
Can a crack be repaired?
Generally no. Once a chip has spread into a crack, the windscreen usually needs replacing.
Do I need to recalibrate cameras after a new windscreen?
Many modern cars have cameras behind the windscreen for lane-keeping and emergency braking (ADAS). After a replacement these often need recalibration. A chip repair doesn't usually need it.
Is this service free to use?
Yes. Sending an enquiry is free and there is no obligation to go ahead.