Mobile Glass Repair Service in Bowmanstown Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: By what means do I know if auto glass damage might be corrected?
This depends on the kind of crack or chip. The most effective choice is to contact us and we will check out the damage. We'll let you know if it is a repair that could be made or if you are facing a windshield replacement. In either case, we'll work with you and your insurance agency.

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

Q: How long will it be before I can confidently operate my motor vehicle?
You can usually drive one hour after a windshield installation, or right away after a repair or side window installation. Our mechanics use the very best materials, including the industry's first adhesive with a one-hour drive-away time for windshield installations. The specialist will forewarn you if any more time is needed.

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: Will any part of my vehicle be harmed during the repair or replacement process?
No, your vehicle should not be damaged during the repair or replacement. We use precautionary measures, such as protective drapes, to ensure that no damage occurs during your auto glass service.

Q: After the repair is completed, how will my windshield look?
Your rock chip should become significantly clearer when mended. But, clearness depends on the size, age, the amount of glass missing from the center, and the quantity of fragmented glass inside of the break. Whenever looking through the glass, optics should not suffer.

Q: Are there any out of pocket expenditures to get my windshield corrected?
The answer depends on your insurance coverage. For glass repair services, most auto insurance companies waive the insurance deductible so you will not have to pay any out of pocket. In reality, many insurance providers do not even count glass repairs as a claim. For glass installation, you may not have to pay anything out of pocket if your auto insurance includes full glass coverage. However, if your policy includes a deductible for glass replacement, then you will be responsible for the deductible amount and your auto insurance provider will be responsible for any money over the deductible amount.

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

Q: Are your technicians certified?
Each of our service technicians are factory trained by SIKA Corporation. SIKA is a thought leader with regards to the Auto Glass Replacement (AGR) direct glazing niche. All SIKA Auto Glass adhesive systems have been crash tested and go above and beyond rigorous Federal safety standards (FMVSS 212/208). SIKA Training assures 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% of the roof crush protection in a roll-over car accident. It also provides the backstop support for your passenger-side airbag in a front end accident. 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 a collision or rollover and you did not have your seat belt on or it were to fail you could be ejected from your automobile.

Q: How soon can I wash my motor vehicle after my windshield is changed?
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, in reality the moisture actually helps the curing process of the urethane adhesive sealant. You should wait a minimum of 24 hours before washing your vehicle in a pressure type of car or truck 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 have a possibility to sufficiently cure. It's also essential 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 a/c is operated within the first 24 hours. Having a window slightly open prevents the pressure build up from ambient heat on a hot day and the pressure the heater or a/c unit builds up inside the vehicle's cabin from pushing a hole through the new uncured urethane seal, causing 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 difficult to tell if the windshield was prepped properly if critical primers and correct flash times were used, as well as if the proper amount and type of urethane was used. Once an auto glass is installed all the important installation groundwork steps are hidden under the moldings and black ceramic band. If it seems like a clean windshield, back glass or other variety of auto glass installation and the moldings are lying correctly you can only presume 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 recommend it.

Q: It's only a small crack. Can I wait to have it repaired?
No. You certainly shouldn't delay it. The windshield is a very important skeletal element of your automobile. If diminished due to untended damage, it will not supply optimal protection in an accident. Many small chips or surface cracks only have an effect on the outer layer of the windshield, so it can be fixed before it gets any more serious and demands more resources 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.

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