Which do you actually need? The difference can be $0 vs $300+. This guide covers the exact rules — chip size, crack length, damage location, and insurance impact.
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Chip: Smaller than a quarter (1 inch) = repair. Larger = replace.
Crack: Under 6 inches = maybe repair. Over 6 inches = replace.
Driver's direct line of sight: Always replace — even small chips.
Windshield edge: Always replace — cracks here spread rapidly and compromise structural integrity.
Repair it immediately. Temperature changes, car washes, and vibration spread chips into cracks within hours to days.
A $0 chip today can become a $300+ replacement by tomorrow.
If your vehicle was made after 2015 and has any of these features, ADAS recalibration is required after windshield replacement:
Auto Renu performs on-site dynamic ADAS recalibration after every windshield replacement that requires it — covered under your same insurance claim. No dealer visit needed.
Learn more about ADAS recalibrationYes — chips smaller than a quarter and cracks shorter than 6 inches can typically be repaired. Chips in your direct line of sight or at the windshield edge cannot be repaired and require replacement. Auto Renu diagnoses over the phone for free — call 1-800-684-3629.
A chip left unrepaired almost always spreads into a crack from temperature changes, road vibration, and car washes. A repairable $0 chip can become a $300+ replacement within days or weeks. Repair it the same day you notice it.
Yes — in California, chip repair is typically $0 with comprehensive insurance. Most insurers waive the deductible for chip repair because it's far cheaper than paying for a full replacement. Auto Renu handles the claim directly. Call 1-800-684-3629 to verify your coverage in 2 minutes.
Resin injection typically reduces chip visibility by 80–95%. A faint outline may remain under certain lighting, but the structural integrity is fully restored and the chip won't spread. In most cases the repair is barely noticeable from the driver's seat.
Chip repair takes 20–30 minutes at your location. Full windshield replacement takes 60–90 minutes. For vehicles requiring ADAS recalibration, add 15–20 minutes for the calibration drive after installation. Auto Renu comes to your home, office, or anywhere in East Bay CA.
Describe your damage over the phone and Auto Renu will tell you honestly whether repair or replacement is the right call — and what it will cost. Usually $0 with insurance. Same-day service available across East Bay CA.