These days, with costs skyrocketing, well, everywhere, it’s tempting to take the cheap and easy way out. This is fine in certain areas, but your safety is not one of them. When it comes to replacing your vehicle's damaged windshield, you don’t want to sacrifice your and your loved ones' safety to save a little extra money. Read on to learn why quality windshield replacement should always take priority over the cheaper alternatives and how to ensure you can trust the company you choose.
Never compromise quality for a bargain
There’s nothing wrong with looking for a good deal - but not when it compromises the quality of a new windshield. Quality does not always translate, depending on who you ask. That’s why it’s important to have an organization or governing body that determines the guidelines and rules to establish that definition. In the world of auto glass, that is the Auto Glass Safety Council (AGSC), the Coalition for Auto Glass Safety & Public Awareness (CASPA), and Independent Glass Association (IGA). Glass America is a proud member of these organizations.
Type of glass matters
Your vehicle’s windshield is made of three layers - the outer glass, the inner glass, and a coating of PVB in between to join the two, forming a laminated glass. The quality of these products determines how strong your new windshield will be. Using high-quality adhesives and factory-approved OEM specifications is always the way to go.
Our Glass America team goes directly to the glass manufacturers or contacts a vendor with the necessary approvals – this is Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or Original Equipment Equivalent (OEE) auto glass. OEM, as the name suggests, is identical to your original windshield while OEE is glass that is made to the same standards.
Safety first - always
Glass America provides the safest windshield repair and replacement service possible. We follow the AGRSS Standard on every installation. The Auto Glass Replacement Safety Standard (AGRSS) provides our industry with the best guidelines for safe windshield repair and replacement. Our technicians use their advanced techniques and follow their rigid procedures on all installations so you can know your family is safe.
When you trust Glass America with your windshield replacement, you can be assured that we:
- Use trained and certified technicians
- Use only products that meet FMVSS standards
- Follow all adhesive manufacturer's instructions
- Provide written warranty and record for the work completed
- Carry adequate insurance