Mobile Glass Repair Service in Andreas Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I learn if auto glass damage may possibly be fixed?
This depends upon the variety of crack or chip. The best option is to contact us and we will assess the chip. We'll let you know if it is a repair that can be made or if you are facing a windshield replacement. In either event, we'll team up with you and your insurance provider.

Q: Is there any significant difference between OEM and OEE auto glass? Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) glass is fabricated by the same manufacturer as your original glass. Original Equipment Equivalent (OEE) automobile glass is fabricated to the same benchmarks but by a different manufacturer. Our customers can choose either option.

Q: Does my vehicle have to be indoors?
Severe weather makes auto glass installations difficult without cover. Preferably, please have shelter available.

Q: Can you affirm that the chip or crack will be clear after the repair has been done?
No. A windshield chip or crack repair is used to reduce further damage to your windshield and to bring back the structural soundness of the vehicle. While each incident of damage is unique, with most successful repairs, a slight mark or imperfection where the impact happened is commonplace. In many cases, you should expect the cosmetic appearance of the patch to be an improvement as compared to the damage prior to the repair service.

Q: Can you affirm that a chip or crack that can be fixed will not end up being larger during the repair activity?
No. Sometimes, through no error of the repair tech, the attempt to fix a windshield can result in the chip or crack getting larger. However, we can certify that upon completion of a successful repair, the chip or crack will not crack more and the repair will successfully pass any state vehicle inspection, or we will credit the cost of the repair toward a replacement. In the very rare occasion that this occurs, we will credit the cost of the repair service either towards a new windshield or, in the event of insurance work, back to the insurance company. Read our auto glass repair limited warranty for more details.

Q: Are there any out of pocket expenditures to have my windshield fixed?
The answer depends upon your insurance policy coverage. For glass repairs, most auto insurance companies waive the insurance deductible so you will not need to pay any out of pocket. As a matter of fact, many insurance providers do not even count glass repairs as a claim. For glass replacement, you may not need to pay anything if your auto insurance includes full glass coverage. That being said, if your policy includes a deductible for glass replacement, then you will be accountable for the deductible amount and your auto insurance provider will be responsible for any money over the deductible.

Q: What kind of parts do you use for your glass services?
We use the best glass, moulding, urethanes, and other installation materials to conserve and improve the safety functions of your windshield.

Q: Are your technicians certified?
Each one of our technicians are factory educated by SIKA Corporation. SIKA is a leader with regards to the Auto Glass Replacement (AGR) direct glazing marketplace. All SIKA Auto Glass adhesive systems have been crash-tested and exceed rigorous Federal safety standards (FMVSS 212/208). SIKA Training guarantees the proper application of the entire SIKA Adhesive System, which is essential to the safe installment of the new glass in your motor vehicle.

Q: How soon can I wash my motor vehicle after my windshield is switched out?
You can hand wash your motor vehicle just as long as you keep high-pressure sprays of water faraway from the windshield and moldings. Water or rain on the new windshield installation isn't a problem at all, in reality, 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 high-pressure type of car or tuck wash. A high-pressure automated car wash can weaken the new windshield seal and outer moldings before the urethane adhesive used in the new windshield installation has a chance to adequately cure. It's also vital to leave at least one of the windows open at the very least 2 inches to reduce the pressurization in the vehicle when the doors are shut and when the heat or a/c 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 a/c unit develops inside the vehicle's cabin from pushing a hole through the new uncured urethane seal, leading to 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 unfeasible to tell if the windshield was prepared appropriately, if critical primers and appropriate flash times were used, or even if the proper portion and type of urethane was utilized. Once an auto glass is installed all the crucial installation preparation steps are hidden under the moldings and black ceramic band. If it appears like a clean windshield, back glass, or another type of auto glass installation and the moldings are lying correctly you can only suppose it was done right and in truth those things are only cosmetic, it's what is underneath and when and how it was done during the replacement installation process that counts. The only sure way to tell if a windshield or other type of auto glass is properly installed is to crash test it, but we sure don't encourage it.

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 protection in the event of a crash. Your windshield is composed of 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 an accident. 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 little bits.

Helpful info about Andreas:

Andreas is a village in Schuylkill County but because it is on the southeast corner, it is considerably closer to Allentown and Bethlehem than the county seat. Sometimes it is actually even considered a suburb of the Lehigh Valley because of this. It can be found on Route 895. This area is surrounded by slate quarries and here you can find the Galen Glen Winery. This is a family-owned winery that spans a total of 6 generations. You can go visit and go for a wine tasting. It is located at 255 Winter Mountain Dr, Andreas, PA 18211. Also in the area is the Lehigh Valley's Wine Trail. This is Pennsylvania’s fastest-growing wine region and is also considered an American Viticultural Area. Galen Glen is one of the 9 wineries that encompass the region's signature wine grape.

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We service the following towns in Schuylkill County:

Andreas, Barnesville, Brockton, Coaldale, Delano, Kelayres, Mahanoy City, Mary D, McAdoo, New Ringgold, Quakake, Tamaqua, Tuscarora