One of the most common repairs vehicles need is to replace the glass. Windshields are usually the item that is broken because its size and position make it vulnerable to road debris. An auto glass company in Westbury can make this repair at their location or through a mobile service. Most vehicle owners have insurance that covers the cost of the replacement, and the service will generally bill the insurance company directly. This makes the service a convenient and simple process for most drivers. Of course, these companies do replace more than just windshields.
Side windows are frequently in need of replacement too. In order to have the correct window available, a glass company in Westbury will need to know basic information about the vehicle. This includes the make, model and year of the vehicle. In some cases, they may need to have the VIN number or the body design to guarantee they order the correct window shape and size. If the mobile service is necessary, they will need to know where the vehicle will be on the day of the repair. If insurance is covering the bill, it is not necessary for the owner to be there for a windshield, but they may need to be available for the repair of a side window. This is because the technician must be able to test the window by raising and lowering it and the keys are needed for vehicles with power windows. Leaving the keys in the vehicle is acceptable, but the glass company is not liable for theft if the keys are left behind.
Side window replacements are more complicated than windshields, and the cost for the service may be more if the vehicle is exotic or older. This is especially true for the triangular side windows that some models have. The window will need to be specially ordered, and the length of the repair is often longer than a windshield. A side window requires the door panel to be removed. It is often recommended that this takes place at the glass shop because of the space needed for the repair and the additional time to complete. A residential garage may not offer enough room to work and doing the repair outside could be complicated by bad weather. Contact Active Auto Glass Inc to determine where a side window replacement should take place for the best results.
