The windshield of your Fiat has an impact or is cracked? You don't know if it needs to be replaced or if it can be repaired? How much will it cost you? We explain it all to you!
Replace or repair?
Finding out if a windshield can be repaired or if it needs to be replaced is simple.
If you have an impact that is smaller than 2.5 cmIf you have an impact, then it can probably be repaired (this will be confirmed by a professional who will analyze the impact) thanks to a special resin that will be injected into it. When you have an impact, you should not wait because it can turn into a crack and in this case, it will not be repairable.
If you have an impact larger than 2.5 cmfor example with a cracked windshield with a crack of several centimeters, so do not look for it, the windshield of your Fiat will have to be replaced!
How much does it cost?
Generally, having your windshield repaired will not cost anything because it is taken care of by your Fiat insurance. Except in the specific case of a cheap car insurance who would have a deductible for the repair of a windshield, but it is very rare!
If you need to have your windshield replaced, it will depend on the coverage provided in your car insurance contract. In most cases it will be free of charge because it is covered at 100 %. In other cases you will have to pay a deductible which can be a few hundred euros.
How to choose a repairer?
Windshield repairmen, there are a lot of them! You can't go wrong, especially with new cars that have windshields with sensors that are essential for autonomous driving features.
To choose a repairer, you can go to a garage equipped with the equipment, to your Fiat dealer, or call on a specialist like Carglass which has more than 470 centers in France...
Example of a repairer like Carglass
Your Fiat 500 has an impact on its windshield? Let's take the case of a repair with Carglass.
- You make sure that you have glass breakage coverage in your car insurance contract;
- You make an appointment online on the Carglass website or by phone if you need to be reassured;
- Carglass is in contact with your insurance company for the administrative procedures;
- You go to your Carglass appointment where your impact will be repaired or your windshield replaced;
- You don't have to pay anything, Carglass will be paid by your insurance company.
