Mobile Glass Repair Service in Nazareth Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I recognize if auto glass damage can be corrected?
This hinges on the variety of crack or chip. The most reliable choice is to phone us and we will check the chip. We'll let you know if it is a repair that could be made or if you are facing a windshield replacement. In either event, we'll work with you and your insurance agency.

Q: Precisely what is the difference between OEM and OEE auto glass? Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) glass is built by the same manufacturer as your original glass. Original Equipment Equivalent (OEE) automobile glass is built to the same standards, but by a different company. Our customers can choose OEM or OEE.

Q: How long will my vehicle glass repair service or replacement take?
In many cases, windshield repairs may be done in 30 minutes or less. Windshield installations will often take 1 hour or less; however, we recommend that you do not drive the vehicle for about one hour after the service is done.

Q: How long before I can safely operate my vehicle?
You can usually drive away one hour after a windshield replacement, or straight away after a fix or side window installation. Our technicians use the most reliable materials, including the industry's first adhesive with a one-hour drive-away time for windshield installations. The technician will instruct you if any extra time is required.

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: How will the windshield look after repair?
Your rock chip should become substantially clearer when repaired. That being said, clearness depends on 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 depends on the size, location, and degree of the damages. In most cases, damage can 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 vision. Having said that, every case is unique. Regardless, a damaged windshield should be looked at right away.

Q: Are there any out of pocket expenditures to have my windshield restored?
The answer depends on your insurance coverage. For glass repair services, most auto insurance companies waive the insurance deductible so you will not need 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 out of pocket if your auto insurance policy 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: How quickly can I wash my vehicle after my windshield is removed and replaced?
You can hand wash your car provided 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, as a matter of fact, 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 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 a possibility to completely cure. It's also vital 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 cooling is operated within the first 24 hours. Having a window a little open prevents the pressure build-up from ambient heat on a hot day and the pressure the heater or a/c unit develops inside the vehicle's cabin from pushing a hole through the new uncured urethane seal, leading to 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 windshield, it's difficult to tell if the windshield was prepared correctly if critical primers and appropriate flash times were used, and even if the proper portion and type of urethane were utilized. Once a windshield is installed all the integral installation preparation steps are hidden under the moldings and black ceramic band. If it appears like a clean windshield, back glass, or another sort of auto glass installation and the moldings are lying correctly you can only suppose it was done right, and truthfully 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 properly installed is to crash test it, but we sure don't advise it.

Q: Is there a difference between my windshield and the other glass in the car?
Yes, there is. Windshield glass is laminated safety glass, designed to react differently in an auto accident, where the sides and rear are often tempered glass.

Q: It's only a small crack. Can I wait to have it repaired?
No. You definitely should not prolong. The windshield is an important skeletal element of your motor vehicle. If diminished as a result of untended damage, it will not offer optimal protection in a traffic collision. Many small chips or surface cracks only affect the outer layer of the windshield, so it can possibly be mended before it gets any worse and demands more time and money to fix.

Fun Information about Nazareth:

Nazareth is a borough located at the center of Northampton County. It reported 5,746 residents in the 2010 census. Nazareth was founded by Moravian immigrants that came from Germany in 1740. Until the 1900s, the majority of the population here was of German descent which is where the name 'Pennsylvania Dutch' came from. When you go to Nazareth, you can check out C.F. Martin & Co. Martin Guitar located at 510 Sycamore St. Nazareth, PA 18064. Anyone who loves guitars is well aware of the famous Martin guitars. Its headquarters are located in Nazareth. Another place that is well known in Nazareth is 1753 Bachmann Publick House. Its address is actually 169 Northampton St. Easton, PA 18042. This is the oldest standing building in Nazareth and it also happens to be Nazareth's only surviving 18th-century tavern. The Amore Vineyards and Winery is also another favorite location. It is a 200-year-old barn right on Lehigh Valley's wine trail and it produces 25 estate wines.

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