Stonechip on the windscreen and advice

[AtikDrivesPHEV]

Hi everyone,

Today while driving my MG HS, a small stone hit my windscreen and caused a tiny chip with a short star-shaped crack. From inside the car it looks very small (see picture).

I’m wondering if this is something that can be repaired with a DIY windscreen repair kit, or if it’s better to get a professional repair done.

Has anyone had success using kits like Rain-X Windscreen Repair Kit or Permatex Windshield Repair Kit 09103 for this kind of chip?

I’d appreciate any advice before I try fixing it myself or book a repair.

Thanks!

 

[MG Clive]

I'd get it professionally done mate, don't you have windscreen cover with your insurance, these chips are usually done for free.

 

[AtikDrivesPHEV]

I do have comprehensive cover which might cover this, but the damage is very tiny. I don’t really want to go through the hassle of making a claim and potentially increasing my premium. I’d rather fix it myself or get it repaired privately by a professional.

 

[MG Clive]

I do have comprehensive cover which might cover this, but the damage is very tiny. I don’t really want to go through the hassle of making a claim and potentially increasing my premium. I’d rather fix it myself or get it repaired privately by a professional.

Your premium shouldn't increase with a windscreen chip repair, and you usually don't even need to claim, just call the windscreen company, they'll ask if you have insurance, then they'll take care of everything.

 

[Alb]

Repair isn't always free.
£25 on my insurance (Saga).

 

[AtikDrivesPHEV]

my endorsement code 026 says, "
Windscreen Cover: We will replace or repair damage to your vehicle's windscreen or windows (excluding sunroofs and panoramic roofs), subject
to a £115 excess for replacement or £25 excess for repair. A £50.00 limit to the value of any replacement or repair work applies should You wish
Us to sub-contract the replacement or repair work to a sub-contractor of Your choice.
There is no different company for it. i am covered with Haven.

 

[adriangalilee]

I had a chip on a Honda windscreen which I left. Wish I hadn't because with temperature changes I came out one day and found it had run all the way to the edge of the screen. When I got my MG4 I got a chip and Autoglass drilled it a little to relieve the tension around the cracks and it's been OK for 2 years now. I never notice it unless I look for it. NB MOT will fail the screen if the crack is bigger than about a 1cm circle I think.

 

[John Sauve Rodd]

Hi everyone,

Today while driving my MG HS, a small stone hit my windscreen and caused a tiny chip with a short star-shaped crack. From inside the car it looks very small (see picture).

I’m wondering if this is something that can be repaired with a DIY windscreen repair kit, or if it’s better to get a professional repair done.

Has anyone had success using kits like Rain-X Windscreen Repair Kit or Permatex Windshield Repair Kit 09103 for this kind of chip?

I’d appreciate any advice before I try fixing it myself or book a repair.

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I had this; I found that my car insurance would pay for the entire repair of the chip (not a replacement windscreen) at a professional repairer namely AUTOGLASS ; I found one close to me (Ashford Kent) - it was done in 45m and I cannot remember where the chip was of see a trace. The process is 'highly technical' - almost magic in fact, - and requires specialist kit. Not a DIY job.