WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE GETTING YOUR WINDSHIELD REPLACED

Many people are completely unaware that the windshield of a vehicle does much more than simply keep the cool wind out of the driver’s face while on the road. While this is definitely a benefit, the predominant role of a windshield is to protect the integrity of the vehicle and all passengers within it. Windshields are specifically designed to protect, from every-day driving to much more serious and life-threatening collisions. The windshield is also a key player in a vehicle’s supplemental restraint system (SRS) or airbag. Without a high-quality windshield from a Scarborough auto glass shop, the passenger’s side airbag would not function the way it should, and would be rendered useless.

The reason for this is because the windshield acts as a backstop to make sure the passenger’s airbag deploys in the right position. Many things can cause damage to a windshield, and thereby compromise its strength and ability to protect all passengers. In fact, the windshield of any given vehicle has a 90% chance of being damaged by flying debris, such as rocks or road salt. In the event that the windshield is damaged to the point where a typical repair technique is simply not enough, a complete replacement is warranted. However, before delving into a full windshield replacement at an auto glass shop, it’s important to understand a few things about this specialized job first. For starters, passenger safety relies on the windshield being properly installed to meet specific standards. Rigorous testing and certification are needed to guarantee that a technician has the proper level of training to ensure your safety. This is why it’s imperative that you verify the certification of your auto glass shop and all technicians within it before allowing them to perform your vehicle’s windshield replacement. Not all windshields are the same – for instance, the manufacturer-installed windshield may actually feature glass that’s thicker than aftermarket windshields. Ideally, the replacement windshield should be able to fit neatly into the frame of the vehicle without it having to be forced in. The techniques used to replace the windshield should be up to par with today’s standards, and must be conducted by those at an auto glass shop who are experienced and skilled to perform such work properly. Many vehicle owners may also be unaware that they are not able to drive the vehicle immediately following the replacement of the windshield. Since the windshield is secured by a powerful adhesive that takes a minimum of two hours to dry, the mould may shift from side to side, leaving the windshield unsecured until it completely dries. Of course, when the windshield replacement is conducted by a skilled and experienced auto glass technician, the total amount of time to conduct this job should be drastically reduced. This is why choosing the right Scarborough auto glass shop is a critical step to take before allowing any technician to conduct a full windshield replacement on your vehicle. At Auto Glass Changers, we employ only the most skilled and experienced technicians to ensure that all windshield replacement tasks are handled with the greatest level of professionalism.

When you employ our services, you can rest assured knowing that your vehicle is in good hands. Not only do we guarantee exceptional service, we also ensure that the task is completed in a time-efficient manner. Moreover, we offer highly competitive prices within the auto glass industry, so you are never overpaying for impeccable services.