Preparing for Your Windshield Replacement

Tips for Preparing for Your Windshield Replacement

No one likeshaving to get their windshield replaced. Unfortunately, it happens sometimes.It may be that a rock from the road got kicked up by another driver’s tires andcracked your windshield, a tree branch could’ve fallen on it, or someone could’vecracked it intentionally. Regardless, you need a new windshield. You likelyhave never had to schedule a windshield replacement appointment. Here are sometips on how to prepare for your windshield replacement:

• Call Your Insurance Company: If you have glasscoverage for your vehicle, call your insurance company. They will give youinformation about which auto glass repair companies they work with and tell youhow much your replacement will cost.

• Plan for An Hour of Your Time: Most windshield replacementstake about 30 minutes to complete. In some cases, it may take longer, but itwill be no longer than an hour. Block out at least an hour of your day to accommodateyour glass replacement appointment.

• Prevent Further Damage: Once your glass isalready damaged, do everything you can to protect it from further damage. Whenyour glass is damaged, it is more prone to further damage. If you do not takenecessary precautions and cause more damage, the cost of the replacement maychange. Your auto insurance company may also not cover the cost of thereplacement.

At Coby’sAffordable Auto & Plate Glass, we provide car glass replacement services tothe Lancaster, NY area. Glass gets damaged all the time because of road debrisgetting kicked up by the tires of cars, vandals, and the weather. Thankfully,your glass can be replaced quickly, and it can be like your glass was neverdamaged in the first place. Contact our auto glass shop today to schedule yourrepair appointment!