{"id":20849,"date":"2025-06-28T18:28:19","date_gmt":"2025-06-28T22:28:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/genac.com\/tt\/?p=20849"},"modified":"2025-08-28T18:37:21","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T22:37:21","slug":"will-car-insurance-cover-windshield-replacement-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/genac.com\/tt\/will-car-insurance-cover-windshield-replacement-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Will Car Insurance Cover Windshield Replacement? What You Need To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"20849\" class=\"elementor elementor-20849\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2da5498b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2da5498b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5da2ea5e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5da2ea5e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Will Car Insurance Cover Windshield Replacement? What You\nNeed To Know<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25a04335 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"25a04335\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You\u2019re cruising down the Churchill-Roosevelt Highway when ping! &#8211; a pebble flies up from the truck ahead and leaves a spiderweb crack right in your line of sight. Or maybe after one of those heavy rainy-season downpours, you wake up to find a branch from the neighbour\u2019s mango tree lying across your bonnet.<\/p><p>In Trinidad, with our mix of high-speed highways, winding backroads, and unpredictable weather, windscreen damage is a reality most drivers will face sooner or later. And when it happens, the big question is &#8211; will your insurance cover it?<\/p><p>Here\u2019s a full breakdown of when you\u2019re covered, what to expect, and how to handle a glass claim without stressing about your no-claims discount.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76edd983 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"76edd983\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-123ea06c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"123ea06c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff0f087 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ff0f087\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/genac.com\/tt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/windshield-coverage.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-20851\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/genac.com\/tt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/windshield-coverage.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/genac.com\/tt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/windshield-coverage-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/genac.com\/tt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/windshield-coverage-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65cf7bbd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"65cf7bbd\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b8c04a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5b8c04a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">When Does Car Insurance Cover Windscreen Replacement?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4591c5b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4591c5b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Not all glass damage is treated the same under your car insurance. Whether you can claim for a broken or chipped windscreen depends on how the damage occurred, which policy you\u2019re insured under, and any additional benefits you&#8217;ve opted for.<\/p><p>Here are some common situations in which you may be covered:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Accident damage<\/strong>: If your windscreen cracks during a collision, your comprehensive insurance can help pay for a repair or replacement.<\/li><li><strong>Storm or debris damage<\/strong>: Think flying zinc sheets, coconut branches, or other debris during a rainy-season storm. Most comprehensive policies that include \u201cActs of God\u201d or \u201cSpecial Perils\u201d will cover this.<\/li><li><strong>Vandalism<\/strong>: A smashed window from malicious damage is generally covered under comprehensive insurance.<\/li><li><strong>Road debris (e.g., stone impact)<\/strong>: Stones from roadwork, loose gravel on the Uriah Butler Highway, or even debris from overloaded trucks can cause cracks or chips &#8211; and these are often covered under comprehensive policies, sometimes without affecting your NCD.<\/li><\/ul><p>Key points to note for Trinidad:<\/p><p>Only <a href=\"https:\/\/www.genac.com\/tt\/private-vehicles\/\">comprehensive insurance includes windscreen damage cover<\/a>; third-party or third-party fire and theft plans typically do not.<\/p><p>Most comprehensive motor policies in Trinidad include windscreen coverage between TT$5,000 &#8211; TT$10,000, with the option to increase this for a small extra premium.<\/p><p>Many insurers allow one or two windscreen claims per policy year without affecting your NCD, but limits vary so always check your policy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e0e2996 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1e0e2996\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-129ccf2d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"129ccf2d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce491ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ce491ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Comprehensive Coverage And Windscreen Damage<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-304e11d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"304e11d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Windscreen repair or replacement is typically covered under comprehensive insurance, not collision or third-party liability. Comprehensive coverage is designed to protect your vehicle from non-collision-related incidents like:<\/p><ul><li>Theft or vandalism<\/li><li>Natural disasters common to Trinidad, such as flooding, tropical storms, and falling trees during the rainy season<\/li><li>Fire or explosion<\/li><li>Broken glass<\/li><\/ul><p>If your policy includes comprehensive cover, chances are windscreen damage is included, but you\u2019ll want to check your policy documents or speak with your insurer to confirm.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c034abb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4c034abb\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd4f2e9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bd4f2e9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37f3f79 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"37f3f79\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Full Glass Coverage Add-Ons<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-364fb69 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"364fb69\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Some insurance providers offer full glass coverage as an optional add-on. This specific cover may allow you to repair or replace your windscreen without paying an excess\/deductible, even if the damage falls under comprehensive insurance.<\/p><p>This can be especially useful if you drive regularly along busy highways with heavy truck traffic, through road construction zones, or in flood-prone areas where floating debris can strike your vehicle.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e2dfb88 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4e2dfb88\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d736308 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7d736308\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d647b9c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1d647b9c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Types of Liability Insurance<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-107ee017 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"107ee017\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>GenAc offers four main types of liability insurance:<\/p><ul><li>Public Liability Insurance<\/li><li>Products Liability Insurance<\/li><li>Employers&#8217; Liability Insurance (commonly referred to as Workmen\u2019s Compensation)<\/li><li>Professional Indemnity Insurance<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Here is what you need to know about each one.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65ae283 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"65ae283\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4108e94 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4108e94\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40c2e4c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"40c2e4c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Do You Have To Pay an Excess\/Deductible?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d4e5cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5d4e5cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Your excess (or deductible) is the amount you\u2019ll need to pay out of pocket before your insurance kicks in. When it comes to windscreen repairs:<\/p><ul><li>Repairs for small chips may be covered in full with no deductible.<\/li><li>Full replacements often require a deductible, depending on your policy.<\/li><li>If you\u2019ve added full glass coverage, your deductible may be waived altogether.<\/li><\/ul><p>The excess for windscreen claims are sometimes lower than your regular collision excess, but confirm with your insurer.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8542cfc e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8542cfc\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed1f727 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ed1f727\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c226895 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c226895\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Filing a Claim for Windscreen Damage<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-022c905 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"022c905\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Here\u2019s a step-by-step guide to help you make a windscreen claim quickly and easily:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Document the damage:<\/strong> Take clear photos of the crack or chip, and note the date and circumstances of the incident.<\/li><li><strong>Contact your insurer or broker<\/strong>: Reach out to confirm your coverage and excess.<\/li><li><strong>Submit a claim<\/strong>: Depending on your provider, this may be done online, over the phone, or via a mobile app.<\/li><li><strong>Choose a repair provider:<\/strong> Some insurers in Trinidad work with authorised glass repair companies, while others let you choose your own.<\/li><li><strong>Complete the repairs<\/strong>: Schedule your appointment and have the repair or replacement done..<\/li><li><strong>Pay your excess (if applicable):<\/strong> The shop may collect this amount directly from you.<\/li><\/ul><p>Once the claim is processed and approved, your insurer will cover the rest.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-373b4e6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"373b4e6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df02eda e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"df02eda\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-860d0cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"860d0cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Repair vs. Replacement: What Insurance Will Cover<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8223dbb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8223dbb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Not every chip means a full replacement is necessary. Most insurers follow these general rules:<\/p><ul><li>Minor chips or cracks (less than a few centimetres and not in the driver\u2019s direct line of vision) may be repaired.<\/li><li>Large cracks, deep chips, or multiple damages often require a full windscreen replacement.<\/li><\/ul><p>Most insurance companies in Trinidad, will choose the safest, most cost-effective option and you\u2019ll need to ensure the repair meets the standards for roadworthiness tests.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3fc27f7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3fc27f7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2815f3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a2815f3\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39e7ad4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"39e7ad4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Will My Rates Go Up After a Windscreen Claim?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66d9b1f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"66d9b1f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In most cases, a single windscreen claim will not affect your premium. That\u2019s because glass damage is considered a no-fault claim, especially when caused by debris, weather, or vandalism.<\/p><p>However, if you\u2019re filing frequent claims\u00a0 or combining them with other types of damage, your insurer may reassess your risk profile at renewal time.<\/p><p>Most insurers in Trinidad also confirm that windscreen-only claims won\u2019t impact your no-claims discount, as long as you stay within the policy\u2019s allowed claim limit.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fdc9461 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fdc9461\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3359d4b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3359d4b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eea41c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eea41c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Windscreen Damage Not Covered by Insurance<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-230ba3f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"230ba3f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There are a few cases where your insurer may decline to cover windscreen repair or replacement:<\/p><ul><li>Pre-existing damage not reported or repaired previously.<\/li><li>Normal wear and tear over time.<\/li><li>DIY or unapproved repairs done outside of authorised providers.<\/li><li>Driving without a valid insurance policy at the time of damage.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Local note:<\/strong> Driving with a badly cracked windscreen in Trinidad can be considered an offence under road traffic regulations, and may cause you to fail inspection.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f089e93 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f089e93\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-317c2ec e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"317c2ec\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ffd1bd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2ffd1bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs About Windscreen Insurance Claims<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0955bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e0955bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Can I use my own repair shop?<\/strong><\/p><p>In many cases, yes, but check if your insurer has preferred providers to streamline your claim.<\/p><p><strong>What if I have more than one chip?<\/strong><\/p><p>Multiple chips may still be eligible for repair if they\u2019re minor. Extensive damage may require full replacement.<\/p><p><strong>How long does it take to repair or replace a windscreen?<\/strong><\/p><p>Repairs typically take less than 30 minutes. Replacements can take a few hours, but if glass has to be imported into Trinidad, it could take several days.<\/p><p><strong>Can I drive with a cracked windscreen?<\/strong><\/p><p>It\u2019s not advisable, and in Trinidad, it could land you in trouble with the police plus it\u2019s a safety risk. Always repair damage as soon as possible.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81aa599 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"81aa599\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb2be4b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fb2be4b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17cc3ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"17cc3ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Drive Smart. 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