Auto Glass Replacement 101: Everything You Need to Know
For new car owners, the tasks involved with maintaining your vehicle can be daunting or intimidating at first. The added strain of requiring a repair, particularly to your windshield or another window on your car, can be a stressful process if you’re unsure of how these fixes are handled.
At North York Auto Glass, we strive to make sure that your auto glass replacement or repair is as seamless and stress-free as possible. To help you prep for bringing your car in for service, below we’ve listed everything you need about auto glass and how it gets fixed, so that you feel better prepared when coming into the shop. Remember that we’re always happy to answer questions over the phone and in person as well, and our site has a contact form if you’d prefer to send us an email and discuss your repairs on that platform.
Why Would You Need Our Services?
Our customers primarily reach out to us when they’ve experienced a chip or crack in their windshield or another piece of glass on their vehicle. We replace and repair car windows using Original Equipment Manufacturer (or OEM) grade glass, and we provide a 100% guarantee that your repair or replacement will be perfect every time, and that it’s guaranteed for life against wind noise, leakage or workmanship defects. We also guarantee against any manufacturer defects or distortions for 30 days, and we will take care of your deductible, which means you pay less for the repair overall. It’s likely that your insurance company will cover the cost of repairing or replacing your auto glass without increasing your rate, as it’s beneficial to both you and your insurer to take care of a small problem like glass replacement before it can become a bigger, more costly problem down the road.
- We offer two primary types of service:
If a small object, such as a stone or debris, has come into contact with your windshield or another window at a high speed, it may have left a small chip or crack behind. It’s important that you don’t leave a chip or crack in your windshield and bring it to get it repaired immediately.
In many cases, we can restore a front or rear windshield, sunroof or side windows without having to resort to replacement. Our certified technicians will do a full inspection of the glass using our advanced repair technology and equipment to determine the best course of action.
However, please note that without taking care of small chip or crack right away, it could spread into a crack in the windshield that covers the whole width of your car, which will be more costly as it requires the full replacement of the piece of glass, instead of just a fix of the imperfection. Chips and small cracks also compromise the integrity of your windshield, leaving them more susceptible to breaking or further damage, and they reduce your overall vision, making your vehicle less safe for you and your passengers. It’s unsafe to drive with any imperfections in your auto glass, so get in touch with us right away if you experience a chip!
Remember that we can come to you! Our equipment allows us to travel to your location in the North York area and remotely repair a stone chip in your glass. The repair itself will be completed in 45 minutes or less, and the best part is that our mobile glass fixes come at no extra charge and covers all makes and models of vehicles available in Canada. You get the same rates and still get our 100% guarantee.
We use suction technology to repair your auto glass, which removes the air from the chip and smoothes out the glass. It’s a quick and easy process that can be done in our shop or remotely at your location.
In the event that a crack in your windshield or other window is too large for repair, we are able to completely replace your front, back and side windows without any hassle. Our technicians have over 20 years of experience working with auto glass, so you will have the best results with us every time. We can guarantee that your glass will be replaced perfectly, and according to the vehicle’s manufacturer instructions.
Our team works with all makes and models of both foreign and domestic vehicles, so no matter your car brand or style, we’ve got you covered.
When Do You Need Your Auto Glass Replaced Instead of Repaired?
Desjardins General Insurance offers these helpful guidelines for determining whether your windshield needs repairing or replacement.
The windshield or auto glass can generally be repaired if:
- The crack is shorter than the length of a Canadian paper money bill
- The chip is smaller than a quarter
- The chip is circular
- The damage occurred recently and hasn’t been left to worsen or spread
While these guidelines generally hold true, we can’t guarantee that a repair will suffice until our trained technicians have had a chance to see the damage in person. Don’t delay reaching out to us – the sooner we see the problem, the faster we can get it fixed.
Get a Quote
Our team is standing by to assess your auto glass needs – don’t hesitate to give us a call or use the contact form on our website to send in any questions or concerns.
You can also fill in the details regarding the make, model, year and type of your vehicle on our website, and specify where the damage has occurred and what service you think you’ll need (we’ll take a close look to make sure). Quotes may change based on what our technicians see in person, but in many cases, repairs are possible and easy, so please get in touch!
For someone around Barrie looking to replace or repair their windshields in Barrie, we would highly recommend North Auto Glass Barrie as they pay 100% of your deductible and offer the lowest price in the market.
