Should You Repair Your Car's Cracked Windshield Before Selling It?

Are you about to sell your car? When selling a vehicle you're often confronted with a decision: should you fix things with the car before selling or should you simply sell it as is? While there are some things that may be better left to the new owner -- such as minor scratches and dents -- a windshield is a more critical repair.

Selling Your Car Faster

Sometimes you need to sell a car fast -- or you just want to resolve the situation as soon as you can. Selling a car with a cracked or otherwise damaged windshield can be a challenge. Many buyers may not be sure how serious the issue is and they may not want to test drive a vehicle with such obvious damage. Some buyers are willing to pay much more for a vehicle without these issues, so just lowering the cost of your car may not be enough.

Completing a Cost Benefit Analysis

When choosing whether to repair items in your car, you need to determine whether the benefits will outweigh the cost. For some repairs, such as a transmission repair, it may cost you more money to repair it than you will recover in the sale of the vehicle. A windshield is different: windshields are usually a fairly inexpensive fix and can vastly improve the amount that you can recover for a car.
 

Many buyers are hesitant to commit to getting such issues fixed and will need a significant amount knocked off the price in order to commit. An automotive company can give you an estimate on the repair cost for free so that you can determine whether it is the right solution for you. 

Getting The Most From Your Insurance

If your insurance will cover part or all of the costs of the windshield replacement or repair, you may be able to increase the amount that you can get for your car without spending much out of pocket. It can't hurt to check with your insurance company regarding whether they will be able to accept a claim. 
 

In general, critical repairs will often make it much easier for you to sell your vehicle. Otherwise new buyers may be scared off. For more information about windshield repair and replacement contact Centennial Auto Glass in Minneapolis, MN.