Saving On A Replacement Windshield For Your Car

A broken windshield on your car can be very inconvenient, and the time it takes to replace the glass can add to your frustration. There are ways to make the process more relaxed, and many auto glass replacement companies can help make this process easier, more convenient, and cheaper.

Setting Up Your Appointment

If you need to have the windshield replaced on your car, the first thing you need to do is call the auto glass replacement company and find out if they have the glass for your vehicle and when they can install it for you. If you will be taking the car in to have the repair completed, ask about dropping the car off and picking it up later in the day so that you are not tied up waiting for the work to be completed. 

Make the appointment when it is convenient for you, not the other way around. Some auto glass companies will offer a shuttle to take you to work after you drop the car off and will pick you up after work so you can come and get the car.

Working With the Insurance Company

If the auto glass replacement service you are using takes insurance for the repair, they may contact the insurance company and work out the payment and coverage for you. Ask the auto glass company about the insurance coverage and the cost of the glass before they work starts, though. 

The cost of the glass and the installation are often lower than the co-pay you have on the insurance for glass breakage, and it might be cheaper to pay for the repair. If there is damage to the car from an accident or collision, that may not be the case, but a simple rock strike that cracks the glass is different in the eyes of most insurance companies.

Mobile Auto Glass Repair

Many companies offer mobile auto glass replacement and will send a technician to your location to do the work for you. If your car is going to be parked for an hour or so, the tech can bring the glass and replace it in the parking lot at work, in the driveway at home, or just about anywhere you need them to. 

You will need to meet the tech at the car so they can get access to your car, and then when the job is complete, you will need to go out and approve the work. Mobile auto glass replacement is by far the fastest and most convenient way to replace your windshield.