September 11, 2025 11:31 PM EDT
I’m in Marrickville and drive a 2016 Mazda 3 to the CBD most days. Early spring has been windy and dusty, and a stone from the M8 expansion lanes pinged my screen yesterday. The crack has crept overnight despite parking under a carport. I’ve only ever paid for chip repairs, so I’m clueless about a full replacement. A couple of local shops near St Peter's gave very different quotes over the phone. With NRL finals traffic and work deadlines, I can’t be without the car for long. Are there weekday specials or courier-style mobile services that keep prices sensible in Inner West Sydney, and what add-ons (calibration, disposal, tint strip) should I expect?