Cracked Windscreen? Don’t Risk It – Here’s What One Perth Driver Learned the Hard Way
🔑 Key Takeaways
- Small chips can become big problems fast – especially in Perth’s changing weather conditions.
- Delaying repairs can lead to full windscreen replacements, which are more costly and time-consuming.
- Early action saves money – repairing a chip is far cheaper than replacing a cracked windscreen.
- D&C Auto Glass offers mobile service across Perth, so you don’t need to leave home or work.
- Same-day and next-day bookings mean you can get it sorted quickly and conveniently.
We’ve all been there. You’re cruising down the Mitchell Freeway or heading down to Mandurah for a weekend getaway when crack – a stone flicks up and hits your windscreen. It’s a tiny chip, barely noticeable. No big deal, right?
Wrong.
That tiny chip could be the start of a much bigger (and more expensive) problem. And if you leave it too long, you might find yourself facing a full windscreen replacement instead of a quick, affordable repair.
That’s exactly what happened to Josh, a FIFO worker from Joondalup. After a short road trip south, he noticed a small chip on the lower passenger side of his windscreen. He meant to get it looked at, but between swing shifts, family commitments, and the general chaos of life, it kept slipping down the to-do list.
By the time Josh got back from his next shift two weeks later, the Perth sun and cold mornings had done their damage. The chip had spread into a long crack running halfway across the windscreen.
“I couldn’t believe how fast it spread,” Josh told us. “It was barely noticeable at first. Then it was suddenly across the whole screen.”
At that point, repair wasn’t an option – the entire windscreen needed replacing. If Josh had acted sooner, a simple repair could have cost a fraction of the replacement and taken just 30 minutes to fix.
He called D&C Auto Glass, expecting a hassle. But what he got instead was one of the smoothest, easiest experiences he’d had with any trade.
- A friendly technician ( Dave!) came to his house the next morning
- The windscreen was replaced in less than an hour
- The work was professional, clean, and fully guaranteed
Best of all, Josh didn’t have to take time off work or rearrange his schedule – our mobile service came to him.
Why Fixing a Chip Early Matters:
Small chips and cracks might not seem urgent, but they can quickly spread due to:
- Temperature fluctuations (especially cold Perth mornings and hot afternoons)
- Pressure from driving over speed bumps or potholes
- Moisture entering the chip and expanding
- Sun exposure causing the glass to expand
Once a crack spreads too far, your windscreen’s structural integrity is compromised. That not only increases the cost but also creates a safety risk – especially in an accident where the windscreen plays a critical role in supporting the roof and airbag deployment.
Why Choose D&C Auto Glass?
We’re a local, family-owned business proud to serve drivers all over Perth and surrounding suburbs. We believe in making windscreen repair and replacement as easy, affordable, and stress-free as possible.
Here’s what you can expect from us:
- Free quotes with no hidden fees
- Mobile service – we come to you
- Same-day or next-day availability
- Expert repairs and replacements for all makes and models
- Top-quality materials and workmanship
- Friendly, professional, and honest service
Whether it’s a chip, crack, or full windscreen replacement – we’ve got you covered.
Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late
If you’ve noticed a chip or small crack in your windscreen, don’t leave it for “later.”
Later can cost you hundreds more.
Call D&C Auto Glass today or request a quote online
We’re here to help you drive safer – without the stress.
