Driving around Clermont and the general Orlando area is
definitely interesting. Between all the construction going on, you never know
which roads are going to be closed, where traffic will build up, or how much
debris is on the road. Road debris is far more common than you think and so is
getting a cracked windshield. While getting a ding or a crack in your
windshield may seem like an easy problem to ignore, but ignoring it can lead to
further issues. If you’re unsure how to fix your cracked windshield, have no
fear! Toyota of Clermont is here with an easy guide to help you see clearly again.
Repairing/Replacing Your Windshield
Paying for car insurance on your Clermont Toyota vehicle can
be a drag, but it doesn’t come without its benefits (plus it’s required by law
that you carry and maintain comprehensive car insurance if you drive in
Florida). Before we get into how your Clermont car insurance can help with a
cracked windshield, let’s get into the details of the complications that can
come from driving with a cracked windshield.
Unfortunately, driving around with a cracked windshield in
Clermont can land you in hot water with the law. If pulled over, you can receive
a ticket for driving with a damaged windshield. While it seems unfair, driving
with a cracked windshield on your Clermont Toyota vehicle can threaten the
structural integrity of your car, can obstruct your view, and can threaten the
safety of other drivers on the road.
So, you have a crack in your windshield that’s easy to
ignore and you don’t want to have to shell out money to have it repaired, what
should you do? Luckily, if you’re someone who doesn’t want to pay for a small
damage that you hardly notice, you don’t have to! Because it’s required by law
to maintain an undamaged windshield on your vehicle, Florida statute 627.7288
states that, if you have comprehensive vehicle insurance, your windshield is
required to be replaced or repaired with zero deductible charge. That means its
free!
Whether you need a simple windshield repair on your Clermont
Toyota vehicle or a full cracked windshield replacement, your comprehensive
vehicle insurance covers the cost and you don’t have to pay anything out of
pocket. Whether or not the glass should be repaired or replaced is dependent on
an inspection from your insurance company. Typically, they’ll ask you to
measure the amount of damage using a dollar bill. If the damage fits within the
parameters of a dollar bill then it’s a repair, if not then it’s a replacement.
After the assessment, your Clermont auto insurance company will then send you
to a verified auto repair shop to have it fixed.
Repairing the cracked windshield on your Clermont Toyota
vehicle is as easy as that! If you have any questions about how to file a claim
or need other repairs completed on your vehicle, ask us at Toyota of Clermont!
We’re open seven days a week and can be reached at (352) 404 – 7000.
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