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.
