Safelite Auto Glass

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Safelite Can Help.

Having a damaged car window is an unexpected and unwelcome event, but now you’ve come to the right place. Safelite AutoGlass has been in the auto glass business for more than 60 years and services nearly 4 million customers each year. Trust the auto glass experts at Safelite to get you back on the road safely and quickly.

We’re available when and where you need us.

Contact us 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to schedule auto glass service, get a quote or discuss our flexible payment options.

Auto glass repair and replacement services are available to more than 95 percent of U.S. drivers in all 50 states. Service is available at one of our more than 300 facilities nationwide, or you can choose to have one of our certified technicians come to your home or office!

Windshield Repair

Windshield repair is safe, effective, convenient and takes less than 30 minutes to complete. Safelite’s certified repair specialists can repair chips, nicks and cracks up to 6 inches long. A quality windshield repair will restore the structural integrity of the windshield, help prevent the damage from spreading, and make the blemish much less noticeable, without removing and replacing the glass.

An affordable solution

Repairing a windshield is also a good value. If you have comprehensive coverage, and if you choose to have your windshield repaired rather than replaced, most insurance companies will waive your deductible, leaving no costs for you.

Quality service, quality materials

Because quality matters when it comes to windshield repair, Safelite’s certified repair specialists complete extensive classroom and hands-on training and use only the highest quality materials. Safelite AutoGlass specialists perform more than 600,000 windshield repairs each year, more than any provider in the business.

All Safelite repairs are backed by a national warranty and are guaranteed to pass lease turn-back and state vehicle inspections.

Auto Glass Replacement

Auto glass is an important structural component of your vehicle, so a quality installation is important to your safety. That’s why every Safelite technician is required to complete our exclusive SafeTech™ certification program.

Certification

Safelite is the only national company with an internal certification program to ensure compliance with the new American National Standard Institute (ANSI) auto glass replacement safety standard.

Revolutionizing the process

Safelite technicians also use the best materials, including the industry’s first one-hour drive-away time adhesive for windshield installations. The choice of adhesive is a critical element in the quality and safety of a windshield installation. Using the most advanced materials improves the quality of the installation as well as your safety and convenience.

Effects of Stress on Windshield Chips and Cracks

As the auto glass experts, it is our job to conduct and share industry-leading research to understand how glass damage could impact you. In a recent windshield damage study, we learned that stressors like extreme temperatures, driving and fatigue will cause existing windshield chips and cracks to spread quickly.

Cold weather stress

In cold weather conditions, windshields will develop a more concave shape. As a result, windshield chips and dings are more likely to spread in a horizontal fashion. According to a study conducted by the Motor Industry Research Association (MIRA), chips were likely to spread more than 80 percent of the time at temperatures of 14 degrees (-10° C). Those tested at 32 degrees were nearly 60 percent likely to crack.

Warm weather stress

Warm weather conditions cause windshields chips to spread more vertically. The same study conducted by MIRA suggested that the heat itself distorts the shape of the windshield glass, which can lead to cracking by itself. However, it was also found that the cooling effect of the air conditioning unit is likely to set off a crack.

Driving and fatigue stress

Driving over a speed bump, pothole or other uneven terrain can cause a chip to crack. The force radiates through the car and puts additional pressure on the edges of the chip, which can quickly lead to a crack.

Although it is not possible to suggest how long it will take for a chip to spread, the study suggests that stressors like weather changes and simple driving will eventually cause or lengthen a windshield crack.

Getting a windshield repair early can stop the damage from spreading and prevent the need for a windshield replacement.