Auto Glass Repair and Replacement Auto glass replacement and repair has seen many changes over the years. One example is the adhesive used in replacing a windshield. Thirty years ago butyl tape was the product of choice used for most installations. After years of research, we now know that this product is no longer safe enough to properly secure a vehicle's windshield. A windshield, by law, must be installed with urethane and as we state in our Safety section, we only use Sika brand products. For more information about Sika products, please visit our Safety page.
Always know that you are free to select any glass shop you want to repair or replace your windshield, regardless of what your insurance company tells you. Many glass companies that your insurance company may recommend might not be able to give you the best price or help you with your deductible. Make sure to check with a few different companies before making a decision.
Windshield Repair If your windshield has been chipped or slightly cracked due to a rock from the road, contact Simbol Auto Glass immediately. Depending on the size of the damage, we may be able to repair it before it spreads rather than replacing your entire windshield.
Advantages to chip repairs over windshield replacements: - The cost of repairing a chip is significantly less than replacing a windshield
- Repairing a chip will prevent it from spreading throughout your windshield
- Although a chip repair is not fully cosmetic, you will usually see a significant reduction in the size of the impact
- Most insurance companies will pay for your chip repair regardless of your deductible
- You can stop into any Simbol Auto Glass location and fix a chip in about 15 minutes, no appointment is necessary
Windshield Replacement If a windshield chip is just too big or has already spread into a crack, this probably means you need to replace the entire windshield. Many auto dealerships require you to replace a windshield on a lease turn in vehicle even if it has a tiny chip.
Often times, your comprehensive insurance deductible is lower than your collision deductible. If you are calling your agent and inquiring about your deductible, make sure you explain to them that it is for a windshield replacement which falls under a comprehensive claim. Simbol Auto Glass can often partially or completely waive your deductible depending on the glass and the deductible amount.
Most windshields can be replaced in less than an hour. You can schedule an appointment to come into any of our service locations and we'll replace it while you wait. Many people like to take advantage of our mobile service. This allows you to receive a new windshield without leaving your home or office. Either way, you are covered with a lifetime warranty on all workmanship on any glass replacement.
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