Top Questions to Ask a Glass Replacement Company

  • By We Replace Any Car Glass
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  • 24 Sep, 2018
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An auto windscreen replacement is no simple task. While almost everyone knows that the windscreen of your car protects you from flying debris and surface stones, few know that a windscreen holds up to sixty per cent of the structural strength in the event that your car rolls over. This should give anyone enough incentive to pay close attention to their windscreen and not give their vehicle to any cheap car glass replacement company for repairs.

To help you make a better decision, here are the top questions you should ask from a company before handing your vehicle for a windscreen replacement.

Are the technicians trained and certified?

Obvious things first. When approaching a car door glass replacement company like We Replace Any Car Glass.com, enquire whether their technicians are trained, how long they have been trained, what certifications they carry and from which organisations these certifications come from. Certain companies claim the technicians are certified when in reality they are certified in-house, which hardly inspires confidence.

Do the materials they use meet the required standards set by the relevant government body?

Governments have laid down many standards and regulations on glazing materials - including windscreens as well the glass used on the side doors - to ensure it is of high quality and has a certain level of transparency and strength. Taking the time to check if the auto glass replacement company adheres to these regulations can help you stay safe while in your vehicle.

Are the technicians trained on what type of adhesive they should use?

Adhesive is what is used to make sure the windscreen stays in place after the auto glass repair. Manufacturers of these glues encourage technicians to certify themselves with their products so that they are more educated on how to use them and when to use them. One example is that certain adhesives can only be used in certain temperatures. This means changes in the weather also affect the replacement process.

If the technicians are certified with the adhesives, it is a sign that the company knows what they are doing.

What type of warranty do they offer?

Even if it is just a windscreen chip repair, companies tend to offer some sort of warranty for their services. Before going ahead with any company, it is better to check on this. Having a warranty on their services allows you to rest easy as you know that any issues – such as a water or air leak - that might crop up after the repair can be easily remedied.

How soon after the repair can you take the vehicle on the road?

Ask the company what is the minimum drive-away time. This is the time needed for the adhesives to settle in and hold the windscreen to the body. If you get chipped windscreen repairs, the drive-away time should be low but if it’s a complete installation, it will likely take more time. Again this depends on the adhesive used.

Get a quote today!

We at We Replace Any Car Glass.Com offer an array of services in the UK at highly affordable prices. Making use of only state-of-art technology and highly qualified employees, you can’t go wrong when you choose us!

Call us on 07931 795 565 for a free quote or visit our website www.wereplaceanycarglass.com for more details.

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