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Typically, a windshield takes about an hour to replace. Once the work is completed, depending on the curing time of the adhesive we use, the vehicle would then need to sit from 30-90 minutes before it can be driven safely!
Yes, you should, with all the new technology that is standard safety equipment, you want to make sure it works correctly and that operationally you and your family are safe. This service alone is an example of the quality of the auto glass shop you have chosen. Those that don't provide this service are putting your safety at risk. So whether you use your insurance or pay out of pocket this service should be performed.
If you have comprehensive (full coverage) you can use your insurance depending on the amount of your deductible. These replacements are considered no fault claims and don't effect your premiums. This damage caused by rocks from the ground are not the consumers fault. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE THE SHOP OF YOUR CHOICE. OFTEN WHEN CALLING INSURANCE THEY TRY TO TELL YOU WHERE YOU HAVE TO GO. THAT IS NOT TRUE, ITS YOUR CHOICE. ALL GLASS SHOPS ARE PART OF THE INSURANCE NETWORK. WHEN CALLING IN YOUR CLAIM, YOU ARE ACTUALLY SPEAKING DIRECTLY TO THE BIG INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION SAFELITE. THEY TRY TO PERSUADE YOU THAT YOUR ONLY CHOICE IS THEM BUT ONCE AGAIN THAT ISN'T TRUE. THIS IS CALLED STEERING AND ALL INDEPENDENT GLASS SHOPS WHO ARE PART OF THE NETWORK HAVE BEEN FIGHTING FOREVER TO STOP THIS MISLEADING PRACTICE. THEY SAY GLASS SHOP "A" IS NOT A PREFERRED SHOP OR WE WILL OVERBILL. BOTH FALSE. THEY ALSO WILL SAY THEY CAN'T WARRANTY THIS GLASS SHOPS WORK. WE PROVIDE OUR OWN WARRANTIES. SO CHOOSE LOCAL AND CHOOSE YOUR INDEPENDENT GLASS PROVIDER. WE INSTALL HIGHER QUALITY GLASS AND WON'T OVERCHARGE YOU FOR RECYCLING OR TARIFF FEES! CALL US FIRST AND WE WILL HELP SET UP THE CLAIM. SAY NO TO STEERING!