Windshield Replacement

Sometimes it might be challenging to decide if a windshield can be saved with a fast fix or whether a replacement for the glass is required. While our experienced technicians believe that repair is often preferable to a full windshield replacement, there are a few circumstances where replacement is inevitable. Common problems that will require a windshield replacement include extensive cracking and chipping. As a rule, cracks longer than three inches and chips bigger than a quarter mean a windshield replacement is in order. Damage to this extent can significantly hurt your windshield’s structural integrity, and it may not be able to hold up against another impact. Scratches in your windshield that make it difficult to see are also a reason for windshield replacement. Finally, if you’re worried that your windshield hasn’t been installed properly, you may need another replacement. The technicians at our Langley, BC shop can help you determine if your previous windshield replacement was done incorrectly.

Be on the lookout for specific factors that will necessitate a full window replacement:

Size of Chip

Identifying the size and kind of chip in your windshield will be the first step. Is the chip on your windshield’s surface only a little scratch? You can probably get away with merely a repair if the chip is small—smaller than a loonie or toonie—appearing as a bullseye or star shape.

But if the chip or fracture covers the entire windshield or resembles a sizable spider web, a replacement is probably necessary.

Location of Chip

The location of the chip on your windshield is the next consideration.

You’ll undoubtedly need to repair your windshield if there are any chips or cracks that limit your field of vision. The same applies to cracks that reach the glass’s corners or edges. The structural integrity of the glass is compromised by cracks that extend to the windscreen’s edge.

The likelihood that the windshield will need to be replaced increases the longer the chip has been present. Chips and cracks in car glass should be repaired as soon as possible to prevent the need for replacement. If chips are not repaired right away, they can easily develop into extensive fractures or fissures.

Numerous variables might affect a chip over time and cause the problem to worsen. They include:

• Temperature changes
• Debris and rocks hitting the windshield
• Water pressure and rain
• Air pressure changes
• Windshield wipers
• Regular driving or hitting bumps in the road

At PayLess Glass, part of our mission is to be here for you whenever you need us. To meet this goal, we offer mobile windshield services in Langley, BC. When you utilize our mobile services, our technicians will come to you and perform a high-quality windshield replacement. If you need us to go to your home, workplace, construction site, or even the roadside, we can accommodate you. The type of vehicle you drive doesn’t matter either. Our experienced technicians can replace windshields in cars, trucks, vans, buses, and more, all without you having to visit our Langley, BC shop. The only factor that limits our mobile services is the weather. If your location is too hot or humid, we’ll need to reschedule. Our bonding glue can’t dry properly in these conditions, and safety is always our top priority at PayLess Glass. If outside conditions are an issue, bring your vehicle to our Langley, BC shop for windshield replacement.

The reasons to choose PayLess Glass are endless if you need windshield replacement. Our technicians are government certified and adhere to all safety standards put in place by the Canadian government and manufacturer’s policies. To best serve you and save you money, we offer all our customers help with insurance claims. Plus, our replacement services come with new wiper blades, an interior vacuum, and a one-year rock chip guarantee. We’re family-owned and -operated and have nearly 40 years of experience with auto glass. We’re among Langley, BC’s top choices in windshield replacement for our exceptional customer services and expert windshield replacement. Contact us today,