Mobile Glass Repair Service in Saint Johns Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Exactly how do I find out if auto glass damage can possibly be corrected?
This depends on the kind of crack or chip. The most reliable choice is to phone us and we will evaluate 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: How long before I can confidently operate my vehicle?
You can usually drive one hour after a windshield installation, or without delay after a repair or side window installation. Our technicians use the absolute best materials, including the marketplace's first adhesive with a one-hour drive-away time for windshield installations. The repair professional will instruct you if any more time is needed.

Q: Does my vehicle have to be indoors?
Stormy weather makes auto glass installs complicated without cover. Preferably, please have shelter available.

Q: Can you affirm that a chip or crack that can be mended will not become larger during the repair process?
No. In some cases, through no negligence of the repair mechanic, the attempt to repair a windshield can lead to the chip or crack becoming larger. But, we can certify that upon completion of a successful repair, the chip or crack will not crack further and the repair will 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 occurs, we will credit the cost of the repair either toward a new windshield or, in the event of insurance work, back to the insurance company. Read our auto glass repair limited warranty for more detailed information.

Q: How soon can you get me in?
In many cases, we can get you scheduled for the same or next day service. Simply ask for an appointment or give us a ring. We'll get you serviced as fast as possible.

Q: Will you replace the sticker labels that are currently on my windshield?
When possible, our trained mechanics will take great care to remove any sticker labels or items that are affixed to your old windshield and will switch them over to your new windshield to ensure that you will not lose the info.

Q: Does a chipped windshield need to be repaired or replaced?
Repair versus replacement is dependent 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 evaluated immediately.

Q: Are there any out of pocket costs to get my auto glass taken care of?
The answer depends upon your insurance policy coverage. For glass repairs, most auto insurance companies waive the deductible so you will not need 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 if your auto insurance coverage 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.

Q: Can I get my windshield corrected if my auto insurance policy does not have glass coverage?
Yes. If your auto insurance policy does not include auto glass coverage, then you can simply pay us directly for your auto glass repair or replacement. Our services are extremely competitively priced and we accept cash, checks, and credit cards making payment as easy and convenient as possible.

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

Q: Does my windshield act as a safeguard?
If your windshield is installed properly it sure does! Auto manufacturers say your windshield supplies up to 50% of the roof crush protection in a rollover collision. It also provides the backstop support for your passenger-side airbag in a front end impact. Your windshield is also designed as one of the main safety restraint systems in your vehicle. If your windshield were to pop out in an accident or rollover and you did not have your seat belt on or it were to fail you may be ejected from your vehicle.

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 unfeasible to tell if the windshield was prepped the right way if critical primers and correct flash times were used, and even if the proper amount and type of urethane were utilized. Once an auto glass is installed all the integral installation groundwork steps are hidden under the moldings and black ceramic band. If it seems like a clean windshield, back glass, or another type 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 done 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: 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 certainly shouldn't postpone. The windshield is a vital structural element of your car. If weakened as a result of untended damage, it will not offer optimal protection in a car accident. Many small chips or surface cracks only impair the outer layer of the windshield, so it can possibly be fixed before it gets any more serious and necessitates more money and time to correct.

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.

Q: What's the difference between glass in a windshield and other window glass?
Auto glass is designed and produced for optimum safety in the event of a collision. Your windshield is composed of laminated safety glass. The side and rear windows are comprised of tempered glass. Laminated safety glass is two pieces of glass with a layer of vinyl sandwiched in between, so it will stay in one piece in a collision. 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 bits.

Fun Saint Johns facts:

Saint Johns is the home to the St John's Evangelical Lutheran Church. Many patrons of the church are so glad to live in the same town as the church because most of the patrons are deeply involved in the community that this church has to offer. The patrons of this church tend to conduct volunteering programs that help their local community and surrounding areas. They also host many events at the church. They have many different services throughout the week so that many patrons have the opportunity to attend church. It is located at 772 St Johns Rd in St. Johns, PA.

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