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Cheap Windshield or Free Car Window

A windshield replacement will not empty your wallet, but when you hear the words free or cheap it might be better to find a more reputable glass company to fix your vehicle. 

 A broken windshield will take about an hour to replace, and a good installer will only use certified products to keep that installation safe.  Any company can offer free windshields, so long as you have a zero deductible.  However; have you taken into account if that cheap company will give you OEM glass and will they be using the proper adhesives to keep that windshield intact upon a collision?  We have seen windshields installed with silicone and other glues that would allow leakage and debris to enter and damage electrical panels.

 Questions to consider when picking your glass installer:

 1)       Are you getting an OEM or Aftermarket piece of glass?

2)       Are you getting certified adhesives to glue your windshield into place?

3)       Are the technicians trained or is the installer only doing this as a side job?

4)       Will the technician make sure to hook up all the electrical components?

5)       Will you be getting a new molding or is the old one being reused?

6)       How long has the company been in business?

7)       Does the company have a national warranty?

 At Speedy Glass www.speedyglass.com we value every customer and use only the highest quality materials available to give a safe installation.  We may not be the cheapest glass company in town, but the value you will receive for an extra $20 will give you peace of mind for years to come.

Windshield Crack Repair

How do you know when to repair and when to replace?  There really is no easy answer, but if you have a crack that is covering half the windshield, it’s pretty safe to say that this constitutes a replacement job.  If you have more than three chips or small cracks in your windshield, then according to most insurance companies, the standard answer is to replace.  Where the answer gets a little fuzzy is when the chip or crack is in the field of vision for the driver.  In cases like this, it really needs to be brought to a professional to see if they believe they can repair the damage, leaving no evidence except for a pinhead entry point, and guarantee that no further running of a crack will occur.  Many companies dabble in this business, and many retailers sell DIY products that try to fix these star-breaks, but only a handful of companies have the proper technology to do a professional repair.  The benefits to bringing it to a professional is that if the crack does return, most large retailers have warrantees that will credit you back the cost of the repair when a new windshield needs to be replace.  At Speedy Glass we have been doing professional repairs for over 25 years.

Is Mobile Windshield Repair & Replacement Safe?

Twenty years ago mobile repair was a rarely used service in the auto glass business.  Today it is a very common practice for glass companies to come to your home or office.  The biggest reason for this change has come improvements in the adhesive being used for windshield installations.  This adhesive, most commonly referred to as urethane, used to take hours to dry and was dependant on temperature and humidity to determine safe drive times.  Companies needed physical locations to hold cars and keep them out of the elements to ensure a proper installation.  Today technicians can apply urethanes that will chemically cure and allow customers the ability to drive away in less than 30 minutes.  Of course there are always certain conditions that will alter these dive away times, like freezing temperatures, but unless you live in Alaska this shouldn’t interfere with your decision on how to get your glass repaired.  At Speedy Glass we offer both in-shop and mobile service, and it’s up to the customer which option they would like to choose.

Speedy Auto Glass has partnered with Diamond Wireless

Now you can receive more than just a new windshield when you choose the repair exerts at Speedy Glass.  A $25 reward coupon will be given to all customers who get their autoglass repaired by our qualified technicians.  This coupon can be used at any of the growing 136 locations of Diamond wireless www.diamond-wireless.com .  Use it to purchase some new cell phone accessories or to upgrade on a new mobile phone contract.  Diamond Wireless is a Verizon Wireless Premium Retailer.

 This promotion has come at the perfect time.  The weather is changing and temperatures are dropping, so get those cracks repaired.  Once the job is complete you will be given your certificate to either spend on yourself or maybe if you’re in the gift giving mode to be saved and tucked into someone’s stocking.  There are always great deals to be had, so visit a mall near you to find that special gift.

 If you have a zero or low cost deductible this reward coupon can grow to $50 or $100.  There are some conditions that apply based on who your insurance carrier might be, so call us at 1-888-892-9859 for details.  At Speedy Glass we value your business and work hard to keep you safe on the road.