Mobile Glass Repair Service in Ashfield Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: By what means do I know if auto glass damage may possibly be restored?
This depends upon the variety of crack or chip. The very best option is to contact us and we will check out the chip or crack. We'll let you know if it is a fix that could be made or if you are encountering 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 manufactured by the same manufacturer as your original glass. Original Equipment Equivalent (OEE) auto glass is built to the same specifications but by a different organization. Our customers can choose OEM or OEE.

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

Q: Does my vehicle need to be indoors?
Inclement weather makes auto glass installs complicated without cover. In these conditions, please have your vehicle in a protected area.

Q: How will the windshield look after repair?
Your rock chip should become noticeably clearer when repaired. However, clearness is dependent upon the size, age, the amount of glass missing from the center, and the quantity of fragmented glass inside the break. Whenever looking through the windshield, vision should not suffer.

Q: Does a chipped windshield need to be repaired or replaced?
Repair versus replacement hinges on the size, location, and degree of the damage. In most cases, damage can possibly be repaired if the chip is a quarter-size or less, affects only the outer layer of the windshield, and does not appear directly in the driver's line of sight. But, every case is one-of-a-kind. Regardless, a damaged windshield should be examined right away.

Q: Are there any out of pocket costs to get my auto glass repaired?
The answer depends upon your insurance policy coverage. For glass repair services, most auto insurance companies waive the deductible so you will not need to pay anything out of pocket. As a matter of fact, many insurance companies do not even count glass repairs as a claim. For glass replacement, you may not have to pay anything if your auto insurance policy includes full glass coverage. But, if your policy includes a deductible for glass replacement, then you will be responsible for the deductible amount and your auto insurance provider will pay 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 replacement materials to maintain and enhance the safety features of your windshield.

Q: Are your technicians certified?
All our repair professionals are factory instructed by SIKA Corporation. SIKA is a thought leader with regards to the Auto Glass Replacement (AGR) direct glazing business sector. All SIKA Auto Glass adhesive systems have been crash-tested and exceed rigorous Federal safety standards (FMVSS 212/208). SIKA Training makes sure that 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: After I have my windshield replaced, how do I know if it was done right?
You don't! Without removing the windshield, it's difficult to tell if the windshield was prepped the right way if critical primers and right flash times were used, and even if the proper quantity and type of urethane were applied. Once a windshield is installed all the vital installation preparation steps are hidden under the moldings and black ceramic band. If it looks like a clean windshield, back glass or other variety of auto glass installation and the moldings are lying correctly you can only guess it was done right and in truth 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: It's only a small crack. Can I wait to have it repaired?
No. You certainly shouldn't postpone. The windshield is an essential skeletal element of your motor vehicle. If diminished due to untended damage, it will not supply 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 be fixed before it gets any more severe and requires 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. We also need to know where you are located. It doesn't matter if you are in Ashfield, Beaver Meadows, or any other nearby town... we come to you!

Q: What's the difference between glass in a windshield and other window glass?
Auto glass is developed and manufactured for optimum protection in the event of an accident. Your windshield is constructed from laminated safety glass. The side and rear windows are made of tempered glass. Laminated safety glass is two pieces of glass with a layer of vinyl sandwiched 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 tiny pieces.

Ashfield general information:

Located south of Lehighton and west of Bowmanstown, lies the small community of Ashfield. The northern foot of the Blue Mountain is in Ashfield which allows for some pretty impressive hiking. Ashfield is also known for the Lizard Creek which flows east through Ashfield and into the Lehigh River. If you are in Ashfield, then be sure to take advantage of the great hiking trails as well as the amazing fishing options available. This is a great location for those who enjoy the great outdoors.

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