If you find a chip or a crack shorter than the length of a dollar bill, there’s a good chance your windshield can be repaired—at no cost to you (Comprehensive coverage required). Why repair your windshield rather than replace it? Here are a few benefits to consider:
If your windshield is damaged, contact The Hartford as soon as possible and report the damage before it grows worse. This ensures the best chance that a repair will be possible. We will either arrange a repair for you, or you can select your own repair shop and we can help arrange service. Call The Hartford’s Auto Glass Repair Hotline at 1-800-892-8484 or report your claim online.
Have you heard of “glass harvesting”? This practice is common in Arizona and Florida and growing more common in other areas of the country. Often, it occurs at car washes, oil change facilities or gas stations. An auto glass operation uses high-pressure and scare tactics to convince individuals to replace their windshield right on the spot. The “harvester” may even offer incentives like free groceries or free gas. “Just give us your insurance information,” they say, “we’ll take care of everything.”
The Hartford recommends you do not accept such offers. Often, these operators push for a full replacement when only a repair is needed. Since The Hartford waives the deductible on repairs, but there may be a deductible on full replacement, replacing could cost you money. They may even push for full replacement when, in fact, your windshield is in good condition and doesn’t require replacement or repair.
Another concern is that some of these operations may have little or no formal installation training and, as a result, their work could be unsafe. If a windshield is not properly replaced, it could pop out in an accident and create a very dangerous situation.
So, remember, if your windshield is damaged, contact The Hartford. We can help you get your windshield repaired or replaced.
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