While windshield repair kits can offer upfront savings and quick solutions, they carry some potential disadvantages, including: Limited effectiveness: Less effective for extensive or complex damage. Visible blemishes: Repairs may leave a slight blemish or distortion.

Driven Brands purchased the company for $170 million. “[The acquisition of Auto Glass Now] really does solidify our position as an industry player,” Macaluso says.

According to the National Glass Association, most chips can also be repaired if they are not located directly in the driver's line of vision. Chip repairs are preventive maintenance that can prevent a future replacement however, long crack repairs are a 60%-75% immediate and 100% effect savings from a replacement.

Can you guarantee that the chip or crack will be invisible after the windshield repair has been completed? No. A windshield chip or crack repair is used to prevent further damage to your glass and to restore the structural integrity of the vehicle.