Mobile Glass Repair Service in Slatedale Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: By what means do I recognize if auto glass damage may possibly be repaired?
This depends upon the sort of crack or chip. The absolute best solution is to call us and we will check the chip. We'll let you know if it is a repair that can be made or if you are being confronted by a windshield replacement. In either event, we'll coordinate with you and your insurance company.

Q: How long before I can safely drive my automobile?
You can usually drive away one hour after a windshield auto glass replacement, or straight away after a repair or side window replacement. Our service technicians use the best materials, including the marketplace's first adhesive with a one-hour drive-away time for windshield installations. The service tech will instruct you if any more time is required.

Q: My rearview mirror is attached to my windshield. Will the technician attach it to the new windshield?
Yes, our auto glass technicians will remove your rearview mirror and attach it to your new windshield.

Q: Can you guarantee that a chip or crack that may be repaired will not become larger during the repair procedure?
No. Sometimes, through no negligence of the repair mechanic, the attempt to mend a windshield can lead to the chip or crack getting larger. Having said that, we can assure that upon completion of a successful repair, the chip or crack will not crack more and the repair will pass any state vehicle inspection, or we will credit the cost of the repair toward a replacement windshield. In the very rare event that this takes place, we will credit the cost of the repair either towards a new windshield or, in case of insurance work, back to the insurance provider. Read our auto glass repair limited warranty for more particulars.

Q: How soon can you get me in?
In many instances, we can get you set up for the same or next day servicing. Simply ask for an appointment or contact us. We'll get you serviced quickly as we can.

Q: After the repair is completed, how will my windshield look?
Your rock chip should become significantly clearer when mended. Having said that, clearness depends on the size, age, the amount of glass missing from the center, and the quantity of fragmented glass inside the break. When looking through the windshield, vision will not be impaired.

Q: Will you replace the tags that are already on my windshield?
When possible, our trained technicians will take exceptional care to remove any sticker labels or items that are fastened to your old auto glass and will switch them over to your new windshield in order that you will not lose the info.

Q: Can I get my windshield taken care of if my auto insurance coverage does not have glass coverage?
Yes. If your auto insurance coverage does not include things like auto glass coverage, then you can simply pay us directly for your glass repair or installation. Our services are competitively priced and we accept cash, checks, and credit cards to make payment as easy and convenient as possible.

Q: How soon can I wash my automobile after my windshield is replaced?
You can hand wash your automobile as long as you keep high-pressure sprays of water well away from the windshield and moldings. Water or rain on the new windshield installation isn't a problem whatsoever, actually, the dampness actually helps the curing process of the urethane adhesive sealant. You should wait at least 24 hours before washing your vehicle in a pressure type of car or truck wash. A high-pressure automatic car wash can damage the new windshield seal and outer moldings before the urethane adhesive used in the new windshield installation has a possibility to adequately cure. It's also important to leave at least one of the windows open about 2 inches to reduce the pressurization in the vehicle when the doors are shut and when the heat or cooling is operated within the first 24 hours. Having a window a little bit open prevents the pressure build-up from ambient heat on a hot day and the pressure the heater or air conditioning unit builds up inside the vehicle's cabin from pushing a hole through the new uncured urethane seal, triggering an air or water leak.

Q: After I have my windshield replaced, how do I know if it was done right?
You don't! Without removing the auto glass, it's impossible to tell if the windshield was prepared correctly, if critical primers and right flash times were used, and even if the proper portion and type of urethane was utilized. Once an auto glass is installed all the important installation groundwork steps are hidden under the moldings and black ceramic band. If it looks like a clean windshield, back glass, or another sort of auto glass installation and the moldings are lying the right way you can only suppose it was done right, and actually, those things are only cosmetic, it's what is underneath and when and how it was performed during the replacement installation process that counts. The only sure way to tell if a windshield or other type of auto glass is correctly installed is to crash test it, but we sure don't advise it.

Q: Is there a difference between my windshield and the other glass in the car?
Yes, there is. Windshield glass is laminated safety glass, designed to react differently in an auto accident, where the sides and rear are often tempered glass.

Q: What will the auto glass shop most likely ask me when I call?
We need to know who your insurance company is and the year, make, and model of your vehicle, the type of damage you have, and when and where you need the work performed.

Q: What's the difference between glass in a windshield and other window glass?
Auto glass is designed and manufactured for optimum safety in the event of an accident. Your windshield is constructed from laminated safety glass. The side and rear windows are comprised of tempered glass. Laminated safety glass is two pieces of glass with a layer of vinyl sandwiched in between, so it will stay in one piece in a collision. Tempered glass has been treated to make it much stronger than other glass of the same thickness. If it breaks, it is designed to shatter into tiny pieces.

Helpful info about Slatedale:

Slatedale, PA is a small village that is located in Lehigh County. It is close to Slatington, approximately 3 miles. The village is part of the Citizen's Fire Co #1 which is used for fire protection and EMS services. The village has its own post office. The village is named after the abundant amount of slate that is found there. In 2010, the census registered 455 residents.