Repairs in line of vision.

[grouselab]

LOL.. That was a good one!:)

[cazador]

Just answering a ,,smart,, request with a ,,smart,, answer !!

[chips1144]

Glasseye.

We have the M.O.T. in some states but not in others, Every state is like its own country with its own set of rules and regulation's, Im not sure how many states require a test.
I have lived here 30 years and only had to go thru one MOT that was 30 years ago, the next year it was abolished in that state.

Youd be amazed at the condition of cars and trucks that drive down the street's here, They are not all shiney and new like you might imagine, Missing Bumpers, Bonnets, Wings, Headlights and totally cracked out Windscreens, The worst is following a car that is clearly frame damaged slightly going sideways, we have some back street rebuilders that poorly repair cars and get away with it.

Litigationville sometimes comes when the Insurance companies get involved, and only after an accident. They like to pass the buck too.

If we had MOT's in every state cars might be safer and more Windscreen chips might be repaired.

[StarQuest]

cazador.

Making the statement that you would repair everything and anything in the acute area of vision separates you from many of the rest of us.

Any severe damage to windshield in the drivers viewing area should always be replaced and not repaired.

Why? Simply because it's the saftey of the driver that should always count first and not your ability to collect on a repair that should never have been done.

[SGT]

cazador.

Making the statement that you would repair everything and anything in the acute area of vision separates you from many of the rest of us.

Any severe damage to windshield in the drivers viewing area should always be replaced and not repaired.

Why? Simply because it's the saftey of the driver that should always count first and not your ability to collect on a repair that should never have been done.

StarQwest,

I think you nailed it on the head. There are some here that fall short in the training, skill, grey matter & common sense departments plane ole don't give a $H!T.

We also will repair damage in the accute area of the windshield as there is not a law that I am aware that dictates against it. That being said I evaluate each break and make a determination. If I decide to repair, I always make a note on our invoice that customer advised of location, blah blah blah. CYA, for the very reasons you mention.

NOTE: PA also has yearly state vehicle inspections.

[Robin Hood]

Actually, I didn't see it as a smart question. It was a legitimate question that I for one was disappointed with the answer. Your customers safety should always be your number one priority! This is not debatable! To say that you fix anything in the line of site regaurdless of it's condition is unexceptable to be blunt.

Do you not warrent your repairs to pass inspection?

[Robin Hood]

With a crack in the accute area S.I. will deny a new inspection sticker. The customer appriciates to be helped this way and is able to postpone to have a new windshield installed immediatly.

Maybe there is a reason why State Inspectors fail a crack in the accute area. Maybe they feel that this is distracting and my cause an accident. As professionals it is our responsibility to educated the customer (save them from themselves so to speak). It seams you are putting yourself and the driver at unnecessary risk to save them a few dollars now and to make a couple for yourself.

Do you sleep well at night?

[cazador]

Please , read my thread again , I do repair chips,stars and bullseyes in the accute area, these don't create any problems at the inspection stations , the repaired windshield still holds its structural strength .
I don't fix anything as quoted , DEFENINTLY NO CRACKS , whatever the length may be , for the reason I've explained !

[cazador]

Chipps1144 , I checked your profile to see in what state you are living where those cars you discribed with complete busted windshiels ,cockeyed headlights, missing bumpers and what more are swaying down the road ! I sure won't drive through your state to avoid any dammage to my car !

[cazador]

Why is it , that everyone repairs cracks allover the windshield except in the line of vision, the accute area? I read only one good reason, it might distract the driver from having a good view forward. For this reason , here in Texas , the car won't pass inspection when it's due. . What is wrong to stop the crack from running further to pop a bullseye and fill it ? This way the client can keep driving and wait until it has to be inspected. That's the clients prorogative and the crack was there to begin with. I ask you not to be hipocrites telling me that I'm after the money and putting the cardriver at a risk . Because I help him out , for the time being not to have a new windshield installed until inspection comes up, for that reason I sleep pretty well !