Auto Glass Repair/Replacement

Many years ago, when your windshield was chipped or cracked, it meant there was no other option other than replacement. Fortunately, technology has improved greatly and that’s no longer the case. Windshields can be repaired that would have been replaced in the past.

Not only will this save your windshield, but it will also save you a lot of money. We must be aware that even the most progressive auto glass repair procedures have their limits as well. If your windshield happens to be severely chipped or cracked, you may have to completely replace it.

Deciding if you must replace or repair the windshield completely depends upon the size, location and severity of the damage. Usually, we can repair chips and crack either the size of a quarter or up to three inches long. Anything that is bigger or longer than that will likely require a replacement.

Location plays a big part in the decision as ell. If your windshield cracks at the edge, it will tend to spread vigorously and can harm the structure of the auto glass. Depending on how quickly you catch the chip or crack will determine if the windshield needs repair or replacement.

Sometimes, it is smarter to repair the windshield if a chip is in the driver’s line of vision. The repair process leaves minor alterations in the glass so it is in the driver’s best interest to replace the windshield to ensure their vision is not compromised. Regardless of the size and location of the chip/crack, we always recommend repairing it as quickly as possible!

Window Tinting

Usually, the sun emerging from the clouds is a good thing. Getting into your car when that happens is another story. Regardless of the colour of your vehicle, the hot summer sun can quickly turn your car into an oven! There is something you can do to help prevent your car from getting to that point – getting your windows tinted.

Studies have shown that getting your windows tinted can keep your car up to 60% cooler. This results in a few benefits. When your car is at a cooler temperature, your air conditioning doesn’t have to work as hard, keeping it in good condition and saves you fuel. As well as keeping your car in good shape, you are also saving yourself some gas money here and there!

There are other things other than just the heat that is being protected. Window tints can block UVA and UVB rays from pouring into your car, saving your skin from these damaging rays.  Besides your skin, UVA and UVB rays can also make the leather and other fabrics in your vehicle start to diminish and look bad. Tinting can absolutely help keep the interior of your vehicle looking new for a longer period of time.

Window tint can actually make your car a little bit safer. The film that is applied to the windows when they are tinted can assist with keeping the glass together in the event of a collision, making sure pieces of glass don’t make there way either inside or outside the car. In addition to all of this, window tinting looks pretty awesome!