Windshield Repair

How Long Should a Good Windshield Repair Take?

September 7, 2011

This is a great point of contention among windshield repair experts all around the world, who often differ on whether a repair should go over the 15-minute mark or below it.  Most of the time, the organizing difference has to do with the training they have received, as certain training facilities and groups consciously privilege [...]

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Understanding the True Purpose of Windshield Repair

September 6, 2011

There is usually a slight misunderstanding that occurs at the end of a windshield repair job, which is that a customer inspects the repaired auto glass and deems the work of the technician unsatisfactory because of “the scar”.  It must be admitted, of course, that there are some scars that should indeed be taken as [...]

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Windshield Replacement Calls Still Higher Than Windshield Repair Calls, Say Auto Glass Technicians

September 1, 2011

The simple logic is this: windshield repair is far better than windshield replacement because (a) it costs less, on average less than a quarter of the cost of a replacement, (b) it is faster to implement, because an installation would naturally take longer than a repair, (c) insurance companies often waive the deductible for windshield [...]

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What Is NWRA Certification for Windshield Repair Experts?

August 23, 2011

Before the main question may be answered, it is necessary to discuss what the NWRA is first.  NWRA stands for the National Windshield Repair Association, an internationally recognized organization that provides resources and information for people interested in the auto glass repair industry.  The NWRA is actually just one of many auto glass organizations worldwide, [...]

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A Guide to Trim Removal and Installation for Windshield Repair

July 22, 2011

If you have ever seen someone remove and replace the windshield on a car, you should have noticed that removal of the window’s trim is necessary for the windshield replacement. Trim also needs to be removed sometimes because it does get worn over time, and the best thing to do is get your trim replaced [...]

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How to Repair a Leaky Windshield

July 21, 2011

One of the indications of a defectively installed or damaged windshield is a leak, and you should be quick to get a windshield repair for this as soon as you spot it, given that it hints at problems with the way the glass has been installed. This is important because a lot of accidents end [...]

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Making Windshield Replacement Eco-Friendly

July 19, 2011

Green Windshield Replacement and Windshield Repair For a while, a good number of environmentally conscious car-owners shied away from the idea of windshield replacement, even despite the problems they encountered when driving cars with badly damaged windscreens. The issue had to do with their awareness of where discarded windshields went—or more properly, where they stayed. [...]

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Comparing Windshield Replacement to Windshield Repair: What is the difference?

July 19, 2011

Windshield Replacement and Windshield Repair Both windshield replacement and windshield repair arise as solutions to a similar problem: a crack in your automobile’s glass. Whether you choose one or the other ultimately depends on the size of the crack, of course, but you shall need to know the difference between the two before making the [...]

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