Windshield chip repair cost

Fixing a small windshield chip costs $60 to $100, and repairing a short crack costs $100 to $150, according to AAA. A repair takes under an hour and keeps a chip from spreading into a crack that needs a new windshield.

Chip and crack repair costs

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When a chip can be repaired

Small chips and short cracks away from the edge of the glass and outside the driver's direct line of sight can usually be repaired by injecting resin. Long cracks, edge cracks and damage in front of ADAS cameras usually mean replacement.

Insurance

Comprehensive auto insurance usually covers glass, hail and theft damage, minus your deductible. Collision coverage pays for damage from a crash. If the repair costs less than your deductible, you'll pay it yourself.

Many insurers waive the deductible for chip repairs because it prevents a more expensive replacement. Call yours to check.

How to get a fair estimate

• Ask for a written estimate that lists parts, labor hours and the shop’s hourly rate before any work starts.
• Ask whether the quote uses OEM, aftermarket or remanufactured parts, and what warranty comes with the parts and the labor.
• Get a second quote for any repair over a few hundred dollars. Independent shops often charge less per hour than dealers.
• Ask the shop to show you the old part or the reading that proves it failed, and to call you before doing extra work.
• Check for recalls and warranty coverage first: many powertrain, emissions and hybrid parts carry longer factory warranties.

Prices are national averages and typical ranges from published cost data. Your price depends on your vehicle, location, parts and shop, so get a written estimate. Car Repair Atlas is not a repair shop; read our disclaimer.