Mobile Glass Repair Service in Maxatawney Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: By what means do I learn if auto glass damage can be repaired?
This depends on the variety of crack or chip. The most effective option is to get in touch with us and we will look at 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 partner with you and your insurance agency.

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) automobile glass is made to the same criteria, but by a different corporation. Our customers can choose OEM or OEE.

Q: How long will my auto glass repair or replacement take?
In most cases, windshield repairs can be performed in a half an hour or less. Windshield replacements will often take an hour or less; however, we suggest that you do not drive the automobile for at least one hour after service is completed.

Q: How long before I can safely drive my car?
You can usually drive away one hour after a windshield auto glass replacement, or instantly after a fix or side window replacement. Our professionals use the very best materials, including the marketplace's first adhesive with a one-hour drive-away time for windshield installations. The service tech will advise you if any extra 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: Can you make certain that the chip or crack will be unnoticeable after the repair has been performed?
No. A windshield chip or crack repair is used to prevent further damage to your windshield and to bring back the structural stability of the vehicle. While each incident of damage is unique, with most successful repairs, a slight spot or imperfection where the impact happened is common. In most cases, you should expect the cosmetic appearance of the fix to show some improvement as compared to the damage before the fix.

Q: Can you guarantee that a chip or crack that may be fixed will not end up being larger during the repair activity?
No. In some cases, through no fault of the repair technician, the attempt to restore a windshield can lead to the chip or crack ending up being larger. But, we can assure that upon completion of a successful repair, the chip or crack will not crack further and that the repair will successfully pass any state vehicle inspection, or we will credit the cost of the repair toward a replacement windshield. In the very rare occasion that this takes place, we will credit the cost of the repair work either toward a new windshield or, in the event of insurance work, back to the insurance provider. Read our windshield repair limited warranty for more details.

Q: Does a chipped windshield need to be repaired or replaced?
Repair versus replacement hinges on the size, location, and degree of the damage. Most of the time, damage can possibly be repaired if the chip is a quarter-size or less, impacts only the outer layer of the windshield, and does not show up directly in the driver's view. But, every case is one-of-a-kind. Regardless, a damaged windshield should be examined without delay.

Q: Are there any out of pocket expenditures to get my windshield corrected?
The answer depends upon your insurance plan coverage. For glass repairs, most auto insurance companies waive the deductible so you will not have to pay anything out of pocket. In truth, 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 plan includes full glass coverage. However, if your policy includes a deductible for glass replacement, then you will be accountable for the deductible amount and your insurance provider will be responsible for any money over the deductible.

Q: Can I get my windshield corrected if my auto insurance does not have glass coverage?
Yes. If your auto insurance coverage does not include auto glass coverage, then you can just pay us directly for your auto glass repair or installation. Our supports are very competitively priced and we accept cash, checks, and credit cards to make payment as simple and convenient as possible.

Q: How quickly can I wash my vehicle after my windshield is switched out?
You can hand wash your motor vehicle provided you keep high-pressure sprays of water away from the windshield and moldings. Water or rain on the new windshield installation isn't a problem at all, in point of fact the dampness actually helps the curing process of the urethane adhesive sealant. You should wait a minimum of 24 hours before washing your vehicle in a high-pressure type of car or truck wash. A high-pressure automatic car wash can harm the new windshield seal and outer moldings before the urethane adhesive used in the new windshield installation has an opportunity to completely cure. It's also vital to leave at least one of the windows open a minimum of 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 somewhat open prevents the pressure build-up from ambient heat on a hot day and the pressure the heater or air conditioning unit develops 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! In the absence of removing the windshield, it's impossible to tell if the windshield was prepared properly, if critical primers and right flash times were used, and even if the proper quantity and type of urethane was utilized. Once a windshield is installed all the integral installation groundwork steps are hidden under the moldings and black ceramic band. If it appears to be a clean windshield, back glass, or another kind of auto glass installation and the moldings are lying the right way 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 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: 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 an accident. Your windshield is composed of 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 intact in a crash. 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 Maxatawney:

Maxatawney is located in Berks County and is home to areas oldest tavern, Kemp Tavern. It was opened around 1740 by Daniel Levan but the Kemp family purchased it in 1788. Did you know that Maxatawney is a name that originated from the Native American Indians and means bear's path creek? Mazatawney borders Kutztown and is approximately 26 square miles in size and is situated in the Delaware River watershed.

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