Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I learn if auto glass damage may be restored?
This depends on the kind of crack or chip. The most reliable alternative is to get in touch with us and we will check out the chip or crack. We’ll let you know if it is a repair that could be made or if you are encountering a windshield replacement. In either case, we’ll team up with you and your insurance provider.
Q: Does my vehicle have to be indoors?
Adverse weather makes auto glass installs challenging without cover. In these conditions, please have your vehicle in a protected area.
Q: My rear view mirror is attached to my windshield. Will the technician attach it to the new windshield?
Yes, our auto glass technicians will remove your rear view mirror and attach it to your new windshield.
Q: How will the windshield look after repair?
Your rock chip should become noticeably clearer when mended. That being said, clearness depends on the size, age, the amount of glass missing from the center, and the quantity of fragmented glass inside of the break. When looking through the glass, optics should not suffer.
Q: Does a chipped windshield need to be repaired or replaced?
Repair versus replacement is dependent on the size, location and degree of the damage. In most cases, damage may be repaired if the chip is a quarter-size or less, impacts only the outer layer of windshield, and does not appear directly in the driver’s view. Having said that, every case is one-of-a-kind. Regardless, a damaged windshield should be checked out right away.
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 just pay us directly for your auto glass repair work or replacement. Our supports are very competitively priced and we accept cash, checks and credit cards making payment as easy and convenient as possible.
Q:What kind of parts do you use for your glass services?
We use the finest glass, moulding, urethanes and other installation materials to preserve and strengthen the safety elements of your windshield.
Q: Are your technicians certified?
Each one of our repair professionals are factory trained by SIKA Corporation. SIKA is a thought leader with regards to the Auto Glass Replacement (AGR) direct glazing sector. All SIKA Auto Glass adhesive systems have been crash tested and rise above rigorous Federal safety standards (FMVSS 212/208). SIKA Training makes certain the proper application of the entire SIKA Adhesive System, which is vital to the safe installment of the new glass in your motor vehicle.
Q: Does my windshield act as a safeguard?
If your windshield is installed correctly it sure does! Auto manufacturers say your windshield supplies up to 50 percent of the roof crush protection in a rollover car accident. It also provides the backstop support for your passenger side air bag in a front end collision. Your windshield is also designed as being one of the main safety restraint systems in your automobile. If your windshield were to pop out in an accident or rollover and you did not have your safety belt on or it were to fail you might be ejected from your automobile.
Q: How soon can I wash my vehicle after my windshield is switched out?
You can hand wash your car 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 whatsoever, in truth the moisture 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 tuck 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 chance to sufficiently cure. It’s also necessary 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 air conditioning is operated within the first 24 hours. Having a window somewhat open prevents the pressure build up from ambient heat on a hot day and the pressure the heater or ac system builds up inside the vehicle’s cabin from pushing a hole through the new uncured urethane seal, leading to an air or water leak.
Q: It’s only a small crack. Can I wait to have it repaired?
No. You really shouldn’t delay. The windshield is a very important skeletal element of your automobile. If weakened as a result of untended damage, it will not offer optimal protection in a crash. Many small chips or surface cracks only have an effect on the outer layer of the windshield, so it can possibly be fixed before it gets any more severe and demands more time and money to repair.
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 produced for optimum protection in case of a collision. 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 between, so it will stay intact 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 small bits.
Helpful info about Brockton:
Brockton is a community that is also a coal town. It was once called Patterson. People in the area tend to go to parks such as the Locust Lake State Park. It is located near Brockton and it allows people from the area to enjoy some outdoor fun. It is located at 220 Locust Lake Rd, Barnesville, PA . Brockton residents go to this park because of the beauty that the Locust Mountain has to offer. You can camp here and go fishing if you would like. There are 6.75 miles of trails that can meets anyone’s needs. There are trials that are more challenging and some that are easier for those who may have smaller children or just feel like taking a leisurely stroll. There are also 1.3 miles of biking trails that anyone can enjoy as well. Be sure to check it out of you enjoy the great outdoors.
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