Mobile Glass Repair Service in Pen Argyl Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Exactly how do I know if auto glass damage might be repaired?
This hinges on the variety of crack or chip. The very best alternative is to phone us and we will examine the chip. We'll let you know if it is a fix that could be made or if you are being confronted by a windshield replacement. In either case, we'll coordinate with you and your insurance agency.

Q: How long before I can safely drive my car?
You can usually drive one hour after a windshield installation, or immediately after a fix or side window replacement. Our specialists use the absolute best materials, including the marketplace's first adhesive with a one-hour drive-away time for windshield installations. The technician will instruct you if any added time is needed.

Q: Will you vacuum my vehicle after service?
Yes, our technicians will vacuum any pieces of broken auto glass in your vehicle.

Q: Will I have to wait with my vehicle?
No, you don’t need to wait with your vehicle, but please have your car keys available for the technician.

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 soon can you get me in?
In many cases, we can get you booked for same or next day servicing. Simply request an appointment or call us. We'll get you serviced swiftly as we can.

Q: How will the windshield look after repair?
Your rock chip should become significantly clearer when repaired. Having said that, clearness depends on the size, age, the amount of glass missing from the center, and the quantity of fragmented glass within the break. When looking through the windshield, vision will not be impaired.

Q: Are there any out of pocket expenditures to get my auto glass fixed?
The answer is dependent on your insurance coverage. For glass repair services, most auto insurance companies waive the deductible so you will not need to pay any out of pocket. In reality, 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 includes full glass coverage. Having said that, 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 installation materials to preserve and enhance the safety elements of your windshield.

Q: Are your technicians certified?
Each of our technicians is factory instructed by SIKA Corporation. SIKA is a thought leader with regards to the Auto Glass Replacement (AGR) direct glazing sector. All SIKA Auto Glass adhesive systems have been crash-tested and meet or exceed rigorous Federal safety standards (FMVSS 212/208). SIKA Training makes sure that the proper application of the entire SIKA Adhesive System, which is crucial to the safe installment of the new glass in your vehicle.

Q: Does my windshield really protect me?
If your windshield is installed correctly it sure does! Auto manufacturers say your windshield gives up to 50 percent 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 crash. Your windshield is also designed as one of the main safety restraint systems in your vehicle. 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 might be ejected from your vehicle.

Q: How quickly can I wash my motor vehicle after my windshield is changed out?
You can hand wash your automobile provided that 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, 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 automated car wash can weaken the new windshield seal and outer moldings before the urethane adhesive used in the new windshield installation has a chance to adequately 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 air conditioning is operated within the first day. Having a window a little open prevents the pressure build-up from ambient heat on a hot day and the pressure the heater or air conditioner builds up inside the vehicle's cabin from pushing a hole through the new uncured urethane seal, creating 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 unfeasible to tell if the windshield was prepped adequately, if critical primers and proper flash times were used, or even if the proper portion and type of urethane was used. Once an auto glass is installed all the critical installation preparation 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 presume it was done right and in reality, 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: What's the difference between glass in a windshield and other window glass?
Auto glass is designed and manufactured for optimum safety in the event of a collision. Your windshield is made 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 a similar thickness. If it breaks, it is designed to shatter into little pieces.

Fun Pen Argyl facts:

Pen Argyl is considered part of Pennsylvania's slate belt. It is located in Northampton County and it has 3,595 in the 2010 census. In Pen Argyl, you will find the Weona Park Carousel. This carousel is famous because it was originally hand-painted and carved in the 1890s. It is one story and stands 20 feet tall. It has 44 animals on it with two sleighs It also has a Wurlitzer organ, opus 146. It is part of the National Register of Historic Places. If you have ever had a Mr. Pastie, you can thank Pen Argyl for that. The company, Real English Foods, Inc., is located here and it creates Mr. Pasties. It is a traditional Welsh/Cornish recipe and has been referred to as 'the original fast food.' Mr. Pastie has its history with the mining community. This was an easy food for the minors to bring into the caves and handle while working. Another roadside attraction that is located in Pen Argyl is Jayne Mansfield's Grave. It is located in the Fairview Cemetery which is located at South Main St., Pen Argyl, PA. Her grave has a heart-shaped headstone that can be seen from the street. She is said to be one of the long lines of blonde belles that followed Marilyn Monroe. She was often called the 'Working Man's Monroe'. She was especially famous in the 1950s and 1960s. She, regardless, held her own and had an impressive career which ended early after a fatal car crash at the age of 34.

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