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Windshield Chip & Crack Repair — Tigris Auto Glass
30-minute repairWindshield Chip & Crack Repair at Tigris Auto Glass Sacramento
02 — Chip & Crack Repair

Fix the chip today, keep your original windshield.

Repair is faster, cheaper and greener than replacement, and it keeps the factory seal on your car. We clean the impact point, pull a vacuum on the damage, inject an optically clear resin, and cure it under UV light. The result restores most of the windshield’s original strength and makes the chip far less visible — though a faint mark can remain.

  • Chips up to the size of a quarter and cracks up to about six inches
  • Done in about 30 minutes — walk-ins welcome at the shop
  • Stops the damage from spreading, so you avoid a full replacement
  • Often fully covered by comprehensive insurance with no deductible
Time~30 min
InsuranceOften $0
Walk-insWelcome
Call (916) 476-3052
How it works

Three steps, one visit.

STEP 1

Assess

We look at the size, depth and location. If it’s repairable, we say so. If it isn’t, we tell you that too — no upsell.

STEP 2

Inject

A bridge tool pulls the air out of the break and pushes resin in, filling every leg of the star or bullseye.

STEP 3

Cure

UV light hardens the resin in minutes. We scrape it flush and polish. You drive away immediately.

Why chips spread in Sacramento

Summer heat is the enemy. A windshield sitting in a 100°F parking lot expands; blast the AC and the inside surface contracts. That thermal stress turns a small bullseye into a foot-long crack, sometimes overnight. The sooner the chip is filled, the better the cosmetic result and the lower the chance you’ll need a replacement.

What can’t be repaired

Damage directly in the driver’s line of sight, chips that reach the edge of the glass, cracks longer than a dollar bill, and damage that has already been contaminated with dirt or a failed DIY kit usually mean replacement is the safer choice. We’ll show you why before we recommend it.

Insurance

Most insurers would rather pay for a repair than a replacement, so many waive the deductible entirely for chip repair. We bill State Farm, GEICO, Progressive, Allstate, Farmers, USAA, AAA and Mercury directly.

*$0 deductible depends on your policy’s comprehensive glass coverage. We verify coverage with your insurer before work begins.

FAQ

Chip & Crack Repair questions.

No repair makes damage invisible. A good repair restores strength and makes the chip far less noticeable — typically 70–90% improvement in appearance. The goal is to stop it from spreading.
You can, but a failed kit contaminates the break and usually makes a professional repair impossible. For the cost difference, we recommend letting us do it once, properly.
As soon as possible, ideally within a few days. Keep tape over the chip to keep dirt and moisture out, avoid the car wash, and park in the shade until you come in.
Not for chip repair. Walk into the shop at 1054 El Camino Ave, Monday–Saturday 8:30–5. It’s usually done while you wait.
Service areas

Chip & Crack Repair across greater Sacramento.

In-shop at El Camino Ave, or mobile with no trip charge.

Call now — most jobs done same day.

Talk to a real technician at our El Camino Ave shop. We'll confirm the glass, the time, and whether your insurance covers it — in one call.