Windscreen Repairs

“REPAIR First… REPLACE When Necessary” ®

Chip Windscreen	Star Damage	Bulls-Eye Damage	Crack Windscreen

If your windscreen is damaged with a chip, star, bulls-eye, crack or similar, call NOVUS Auto Glass on 13 22 34 as soon as possible and if possible avoid contaminating the damage with dirt. Remember, there is no other company that knows more about windscreen repairs than NOVUS Auto Glass. NOVUS Auto Glass is acknowledged internationally as "the world leaders in windscreen repair technology".

Windscreen damage is normally caused by a stone or other projectile hitting the outside layer of the windscreen, or as a result of stress on the motor vehicle’s body caused by the twisting or similar usually in an accident. A qualified NOVUS Auto Glass repair technician, using the NOVUS Auto Glass repair method, can fix most forms of damage within approximately 30 to 45 minutes which can get back on the road again with minimum delay and fuss.the processes that are used today were invented in the united states of america in1972 when NOVUS Auto Glass pioneered this revolutionary money saving process. The first method was acknowledged as the NOVUS Auto Glass “methodman1” automotive windscreen repair system.

A lot has changed – the current method is the 5th generation system now known as the “Millennium”), however much has remained the same. NOVUS Auto Glass is still committed to providing the best quality windscreen repair processes in the world, same as always. A NOVUS Auto Glass windscreen repair will restore between approximately 75% and 95% of the optical clarity back to the damaged area while at the same time restoring the windscreens structural integrity back to almost what it was before the damage occurred.

Did You Know?

Modern vehicle windscreens are part of the vehicle's safety restraint system (SRS), which includes air bags and seat belts. The SRS is designed to keep vehicle’s occupants within the relative safety of the passenger compartment during accidents, head-on collisions and rollover crashes. If any of these safety components are damaged or inoperable for any reason, the effectiveness of the entire SRS could be compromised. In order for the windscreen to perform it’s safety function, we need to properly care for it. Preventative care is the key to maintaining the safety of your vehicle. The following are some tips on maintaining the safety features of your windscreen.

NOVUS Auto Glass Windscreen Repairs can help you preserve the structural integrity of your vehiclee.

The windscreen is a crucial component in preserving the structural integrity of the vehicle’s passenger compartment during a rollover crash. The reason behind the grim record of fatalities in rollover crashes is the high incidence of occupant ejection and head injuries. The windscreen assists in keeping passengers inside of the car and it supports the roof, keeping it from collapsing and crushing the passengers.

Once the windscreen is gone, it is approximated that around one-third of the roof strength disappears with it and the roof crushes. To ensure the best likelihood of keeping your windscreen in place in an accident, drivers should always try to save the original, factory installed windscreen.

The windscreen is a key element of the structure of the car, and it is essential to repair chips before they lead to windscreen replacement and the possible loss of the strength of your vehicle’s factory seal.

To attain optimum safety, repair a windscreen as soon as possible whenever possible. Repair not only saves the windscreen, it preserves the factory's seal of windscreen to the vehicle’s body. Keeping the factory's original seal also helps avoid the risk of air and water leaks. Repairing your windscreen not only saves this expense piece of equipment, but also eliminates excess waste in garbage tips.

Currently, discarded windshields finish up in garbage landfills because of the excessive cost of recycling them. Repairing a windscreen keeps it in use, and costs less than replacement.

If you are unsure if your windscreen can or cannot be repaired, it is extremely important to consult a competent NOVUS Auto Glass windscreen repair expert for advice.

When replacement is the only option, NOVUS Auto Glass ensures proper installation

If a damaged windscreen is not properly replaced and fails during a crash, roof crush resistance may be compromised. The result of a failed windscreen replacement could be serious head and neck injuries, failure of the passenger side airbag to deploy properly, or, even worse, the ejection of occupants from the vehicle onto the road where they have no protection. Proper windscreen replacement has evolved into a demanding science as vehicle manufacturers’ safety and structural support expectations of windscreen have increased through the years.

It is important to have a trained specialist such as a NOVUS Auto Glass technician performing your windscreen replacement.

After a windscreen is replaced, The NOVUS Auto Glass technician will inform you of a drive away time before moving the vehicle. It is important to understand the adhesive’s curing times to ensure the windscreen is securely in place.

Don’t wait! Ensure quality visibility through your windscreen.

Drivers often procrastinate when it comes to the simple maintenance task of changing their wiper blades for them; it's just not a priority. The majority of driving decisions are based on visibility. With that in mind, drivers need to know just how critical it is to change wiper blades regularly. Installing a new pair will immediately improve the level of visibility-a benefit for both the driver and for those sharing the road. It is highly recommended that wiper blades or refills be changed every six months to maintain maximum driving safety.

NOVUS Auto Glass recommends the installation of silicone wiper blades that last up to 10 times as long as standard rubber blades.

The modern windscreen can also become scratched from dirt and sand. Small rocks and stones can fracture the glass causing chips that can affect vision. Many drivers believe that a scratch or small chip in their windscreen can be left untreated, however when an object hits a windscreen, some of the original glass is displaced and air is allowed to enter. Since air and glass have different densities, the human eye registers the difference in the form of a damaged or blurred area, which can affect your optical clarity.

In the final analysis, being a well-informed motorist, vehicle owner or driver is probably the best protection against hazards. Practice preventative care and please don’t compromise on your family’s safety.

Thank you for choosing NOVUS Auto Glass. The windscreen repair experts.

N.B. Only windscreens can be repaired. Many side and rear windows can not be repaired and will need to be replaced.