Picture it, you’re driving along your usual highway route to
work or to the grocery store. You’re listening to your favorite music and
jamming along when, all of a sudden, a rock flies from the road and hits your
windshield. A crack starts to form and eventually spiderwebs and your jam
session filled drive is ruined. Unfortunately, this happens to drivers everywhere
and it’s always unexpected. Highways are filled with small rocks and debris
that can leave you with a cracked windshield on your N Charlotte Toyota car. If
this has happened to you, never fear! Toyota of N Charlotte is here with a
guide on what to do if you wind up with a cracked windshield.
Dealing with a cracked windshield
While you may think your N Charlotte car insurance is just spending
money every month for a card to keep in your glovebox, it can really help in
situations like this. In fact, in North Carolina, there are several statutes in
place that require auto insurance companies to waive the repair deductible for
a cracked windshield repair or replacement. While this is great news for those
of you driving around with a damaged windshield, there’s also a risk to put off
this repair. In North Carolina, you could be pulled over.
You’re also required to pass a comprehensive inspection to
verify that your N Charlotte Toyota vehicle is fit to drive without posing a threat
to other drivers on the road. If your windshield is damaged with cracks and/or chips,
then you’ll likely fail the inspection. You’ll then be required to fix the
cracked windshield and make other necessary repairs to bring your vehicle up to
compliance and then schedule a follow-up inspection.
Luckily, if you find a crack or chip quickly enough, you can
have it repaired or replaced free of charge! Whether or not your cracked
windshield should be repaired or replaced depends on the extent of the damage.
Typically, your auto insurance company will refer you to a verified auto repair
body shop and they’ll perform an evaluation to determine the extent of the
repair or replacement. A good rule of thumb to determine if your cracked
windshield will be fixed with either a replacement or a repair is to use a
dollar bill. If the ding, crack, or mark fits under a dollar bill then you’ll likely
just need a repair. If the damage extends over these size parameters, then you’ll
likely need to replace your windshield entirely. But if you have comprehensive vehicle
insurance then the replacement is covered at no cost to you!
Repair your cracked windshield with us at Toyota of N Charlotte
Don’t let a rock or highway debris ruin your day or your N
Charlotte Toyota vehicle with a cracked windshield. Toyota of N Charlotte is
here to help with our certified auto body shop. Give us a call at (704) 875 –
9199 or visit us at 13429 Statesville Road!
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