The Hidden Costs of Delaying Windshield Chip Repair

Key Takeaways

• ✓Time is your windshield's enemy - every day of delay increases propagation risk and reduces repairability
• ✓The hidden costs extend beyond financial escalation to include safety compromise and insurance deductible liability
• ✓Temperature cycling, vibration, and contamination progressively worsen damage making repair more difficult
• ✓Prompt action within 48-72 hours protects repairability and prevents $50 repairs from becoming $1,500 replacements
• ✓The best time to repair damage was immediately when it occurred - the second best time is today