Automotive Windshield repair or replacement depends on the size, location and severity of the damage.

Cracks at the edge of the windshield tend to spread very quickly and can compromise the structural integrity of the glass. If they're caught in time, they can be repaired. But in most cases, it's usually advisable to replace the windshield.

A windshield may usually be repaired if the damage can be completely covered by a 25 cent US coin, if the finished pit will be less than 3/16" across, and if there will be minimal cosmetic blemishes remaining in the damaged area after the repair is completed.

The "Driver's Primary Viewing Area (DPVA)" or "acute area" is that part of the windshield directly in front of the driver.

For obvious reasons this area is crucial for the driver and must be kept as clear as possible. Cracks running through the acute area should not be repaired; the windshield should be replaced.

It must be remembered that the windshield is under considerable stress to begin with, from the requirements of installation, from air pressure at speed, and from thermal expansion and contraction, and its integrity and strength can be lost very suddenly if damage is incurred.

It's better to be safe than sorry.

Glass Fast covers most of Central West Florida including Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Manatee, and Sarasota counties.

Our professional auto glass installation technician will come to a location and time convenient to you to replace your windshield.

We have NGA Certified Master Technicians, and we are a Registered AGRSS (Automotive Glass Replacement Safety Standard) shop.

We are dedicated to install all glass to the highest Standards by using OEM equivalent glass and materials.