Get it repaired BEFORE it cracks
At Smith&Smith®, we prefer to repair your existing windscreen before replacing it with a new one, usually saving you both time and money. Whether you have a stone chip in your windscreen or a windscreen crack requiring a full replacement, we can help.
If you have a windscreen chip, it’s important to get it checked and fixed quickly, as it could crack at any time. Repairing a chip will make your windscreen strong again and restore the stability of the windscreen to help prevent further cracks.
We can repair your windscreen in 1 hour and you can drive away knowing our workmanship is guaranteed for the life of your vehicle.
Insurance claims made easy
Why spend time on paperwork? We work closely with most of NZ’s major insurance providers – meaning we’ll do the hard work for you and take the hassle out of your claim. Ready to book? Online booking is available for windscreen chip repairs at selected Smith&Smith® Auto Glass company locations.
No insurance cover, no problem
No insurance cover? No worries, Smith&Smith® can still help. Many customers choose to pay out of their own pocket. We know that price is important to you and will do everything we can to ensure we provide you with a quick and easy quote.
Call us on 0800 48 33 88 to get a quote today or use our online form and we'll get back to you.
Why repair a windscreen chip?
Chip repairs are more affordable and are often covered by insurance
If do not have insurance and are paying for the chip repair fix, it is much cheaper than a full automotive windscreen replacement which may be required if the chip cracks.
Reduce the risk of failing a WOF
If a windscreen chip is in the driver’s line of vision your vehicle could fail its Warrant of Fitness check.
Repairing your windscreen is better for the environment
Repairing a windscreen leaves a carbon footprint up to 5 times less than windscreen replacement.
Repairing the damage will make your windscreen strong again
Your windscreen provides up to 30% of your vehicle’s structural strength and the passenger airbag relies on the windscreen to provide support if the airbag deploys. Repairing a windscreen chip will make your windscreen strong again.
Small chips can turn into large cracks
A windscreen chip could turn into a crack at any time, often when you are least expecting it. Even the normal vibrations of the road can cause an accumulation of damage which could turn that little chip into a crack over time.
Sudden shocks or temperature changes can also cause a chip to crack further. For example, if the glass is hot and you turn on the aircon, the cooling effect of the aircon on the heated glass can set off a chip causing it to crack.
