Contending With A Broken Windshield in Galveston, Texas?

Windshield damage typically happens unexpectedly.  No matter how the auto glass damge is caused, it needs to be repaired in a timely manner to prevent even more problems.1-800-Windshield provides local auto glass experts in Galveston who can solve any windshield problem, saving customers time and money in the process. Unlike most forms of automobile damage, it is extremely hard to prevent broken windshields.  Airborne debris can fly into your auto glass with little to no warning. Fender benders can shatter auto glass.  Falling objects from trees or buildings can strike parked cars when the driver isn’t present.  If your windshield has been damaged you need to get it repaired or replaced immediately.

What are the financial costs associated with broken windshields?

Broken windshields can be very expensive, and can result in a number of costs to vehicle owners, including:

• Cost of Repair. The cost of repair can vary greatly depending on several a factors including the severity, size, and area of the damage as well as type and age of the vehicle.  Some basic repairs may cost as little as $30, while full replacements can cost upwards of $1,500.  In many cases, the customer will not pay the full cost as most insurance companies partially or entirely cover windshield repair.
• Cost of Worsening Damage. Part of the problem with windshield damage is that it has a strong tendency to worsen over time.  When you drive at high speeds, it puts tremendous strain on auto glass. The glass may not be able to tolerate this strain after its integrity has been compromised.  Chips and scratches may cause cracks.  Cracks may grow and grow.  Damage that would have been repairable for less than $100 initially may become so severe that a full replacement of $1,000 or more might be necessary.
• Cost of Interior Damage. One of the primary jobs of a windshield is to block natural elements from entering the interior of a vehicle.  Because they were not designed to withstand the rigors of a natural environment, many interior components are highly susceptible to wind, water, temperature extremes, and direct sunlight.  When exposed to degrading forces for long enough, permanent damage can be done.  The exact monetary amount is impossible to estimate without knowing what needs to be replaced, but sound systems, seat leather, console pieces, and air conditioning parts can all cost several hundred dollars or more.
• Costs From Accidental Collisions. It is very difficult to drive safely when your view of the road is not clear. Chips, cracks, and scratches destroy the clarity of auto glass and may prevent drivers from seeing clearly.  In turn, this reduced ability to see can cause collisions.  Automobile collisions range tremendously in severity from mild fender benders to multi-car crashes.  Accidents can damage any part of a vehicle, and may even permanently total it.  Even worse are the injuries that can result.  Virtually any form of physical injury is a possible result of a vehicle collision, even death.  Medical expenses from collisions can range from around $100 for a doctor visit to several hundred thousand dollars in long-term emergency care and surgeries.

How is auto glass repaired?

Each occurance of windshield damage is unique, and will require a slightly different repair to fix.  

• Adhesive Repairs. In cases of small chips and scratches, scientifically developed adhesives can be applied with special tools.  These adhesives enter the damage and work to hold the auto glass together.  This prevents the damage from spreading and outside forces from getting into the vehicle.  Repair is almost always preferable to replacement because it is usually significantly cheaper and faster.
• Full Auto Glass Replacement. Some damage is either too severe or located in just the wrong place to be repaired.  When this is the case, the damaged glass needs to be completely taken off and replaced with new windshield. In some cases, the customer will have options as to what replacement parts will be used. The make and model of the car as well as availability can impact the choice.  Ofcourse, replacement warrants greater expense and takes longer to complete than repair, but can lead to greater levels of safety and satisfaction.

Where can I go in Galveston for trustworthy auto glass repair?

1-800-Windshield is a national network of locally-operated auto glass service facilities.  Our members, located throughout the United States, are the foremost experts at all aspects of windshield repair.  We guarantee that they will provide you with quality service at a reasonable price.  

Getting a hold of us is easy.  Dial our toll free number and be instantly connected to our local auto glass expert in Galveston.  We also provide the option of contacting us over the internet.  Just complete the webpage and click send. Our Galveston affiliate will contact you shortly.

We service Galveston County, including the communities of:

Algoa

Bayview

Bacliff

Bayou Vista

Bolivar Peninsula

Clear Lake Shores

Crystal Beach

Dickinson

Friendswood

Galveston

Gilchrist

High Island

Hitchcock

Jamaica Beach

Kemah

La Marque

League City

Port Bolivar

San Leon

Santa Fe

Texas City

Tiki Island