Damaged Auto Glass In West Chester? Give Us A Call.  

The frustration of discovering a damaged windshield can be both confusing and stressful. 1-800-Windshield is designed to guide our customers from that point of frustration to complete satisfaction with a local auto glass repair shop. Fill out the form on this website or dial 1-800-Windshield, and you will be quickly directed to a local West Chester business that can analyze the damage, provide you with a professional assessment, and give you a no-obligation estimate for what work needs to be done. 

Remember that a sound windshield is an important part of any safe vehicle and if repaired quickly it can often save money in the long term. During long winter and summer months, the temperature in West Chester can fluctuate severely, worsening any damages that are put off. So don't delay repairs because they can easily expand into more serious issues.

What makes the modern automobile windshield special?

The modern windshield isn't just a slab of glass that has been fitted to your specific car. Auto glass, which is often referred to as safety glass, is two layers of glass with a layer of malleable vinyl between them. This additional layer of plastic creates a stretchable substance that binds to the rigid form of the glass. In the end, there is a strong structure that is completely transparent but still a flexible layer that can catch and absorb impacts. When the layer of vinyl underneath the top layer of glass becomes compromised is when the entire window becomes less effective. The advantages of such glass are sometimes less obvious:

• Safety glass provides an extra shield against harsh ultraviolet light. Keeping the internal temperature of the car more stable and helping with distracting glare.
• Safety glass can be an important insulator against loud sound. The driver can be confident that distracting noises will be lessened.

Why is a cracked or damaged windshield something that I need to replace or repair?

The safety of every passenger is trusted to the driver and owner of the vehicle in question. The assumption of risk doesn't stop their though. A motor vehicle is a dangerous thing if not maintained. Damaged auto glass can create risk for pedestrians and other drivers. These are the types of damage that need to be addressed with haste:

• Cracked windshields are more susceptible to full breaks and shattering. These are the most critical damages that need to be completely replaced to prevent unnecessary risk.
• Chipped windshields are sometimes compromised without the driver even noticing. Chunks of glass can be removed without the owner seeing. When discovered, these need to be repaired or else run the risk of piercing the vinyl layer that makes it such a strong structure.
• Scratched windshields are the most basic of damages. They should never be underestimated though, needing to be fixed in short order.

How does 1-800-Windshield work for my benefit?

By calling 1-800-Windshield or filling out the form on this website, the customer is referred to a local business that is part of our select network of nationwide professionals. You get the quality standards of a national organization with the benefits of using a local business that keeps your community's economy thriving. Any of these behaviors exemplify why local businesses are so key to the success of our network:

• The knowledge of state insurance laws makes repair shops in our network prepared to help customers on a detailed and personal level.
• The West Chester area has unique weather patterns that our technicians will be well versed in. You can expect local technicians to be familiar with common problems.
• Direct communication to the customer from the professional responsible for the work on your vehicle creates an extremely empowering situation for both the worker and the owner.
• All of these local perks are filtered to a national standard of business practices.

Where else does 1-800-Windshield service in Chester County?

Coatesville

Atglen

Avondale

Downingtown

Elverson

Honey Brook

Kennett Square

Malvern

Modena

Oxford

Parkesburg

Phoenixville

South Coatesville

Spring City

West Chester

West Grove