Replacing the windshield of your car is not complicated, especially if a professional does the job. Nowadays, mobile repair companies will complete the job at the location of your choice.
The roads of America’s freeway system can be rough on our automobiles. Potholes and debris can cause flat tires, or a rock can be thrown up from a passing vehicle. Unfortunately, not all rocks just bounce off the windshield. Sometimes the glass cracks, and sure enough that crack will spread. If you have ever dealt with such a crack, you know the frustration of watching it inch across the entire span of the windshield. Either you must replace the windshield voluntarily or a cop may pull you over and write you a fix-it ticket.
Windshields are no longer just a shield against the wind and bugs in your face. They are an integral part of the body structure to protect you in an accident. When you replace it, you want to be sure it is serviced by an expert with a factory-authorized replacement part. Otherwise, you could be compromising the future safety of you and your passengers.
Prices can differ dramatically, so call for several quotes before deciding where to take your business. You can take your vehicle to a dealership or a body shop, or you can have a mobile windshield repair company come to your home or office. The last offers you the convenience of not using your gas to drive to a shop, or spending your time waiting while the replacement is completed. And, because they specialize in windshield replacement, they have the process down to a cost-efficient and timely science.
When you call for a price quote, there are several other questions you should also ask. How long has the company been in business? Do they remove the wiper blades during the installation? Will they remove all of the previous bonding material? How long will it take for the window to set before it can get wet? How long will the entire process take?
Once you’ve picked a business, or you’ve narrowed it done to two, call your Better Business Bureau for a report. All businesses will have a disgruntled customer or two, but don’t hurt yourself by going to a company that has had numerous complaints lodged against it that were not satisfied to the customers’ satisfaction.
There are a series of steps a professional installer will complete to replace your windshield. First, check and note existing scratches and dents on the vehicle. Second, remove the wipers and cowl. Third, cover the hood and the interior dash. Fourth, remove the molding. Fifth, remove the old urethane. Sixth, check the pinchweld for rust. Seventh, apply a new layer of urethane. Eighth, set the new windshield in place. Ninth, he or she will reinstall the molding. The final step before cleaning up is to reinstall the cowl and wipers.
Shortcuts can be disastrous. If the installer does not wear gloves, dust or dirt can get mixed in with the urethane. If all of the old urethane is not removed, it can prevent the windshield from sealing properly. If the window gets wet before it has set long enough, it may not properly seal. Any of these mistakes means putting your life at potential risk in a future accident because the windshield may be more apt to fly out of its frame.
The entire installation should be a quick and clean process, with the new windshield providing the same structural integrity as the old.
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