Do You Have A Broken Windshield In Arlington, Virginia?

Windshield damage is not just a minor annoyance, but a serious safety hazard.  If you are in Arlington, Virginia and need auto glass repair or replacement, 1-800-Windshield is the number to call. Driving in the greater D.C. area is filled with hazards.  Motor vehicle collisions are quite common, as any commuter will attest.  Wind and lightning from storms blow down branches and sometimes even fell entire trees.  Airborne debris from other vehicles and the road flies over streets of all sizes.  All of these factors put Arlington drivers at risk for windshield damage.  When it happens, call us.

Fortunately, windshield damage is perhaps the easiest form of vehicle damage to repair.  Cracks, chips, and scratches in the auto glass are all forms of windshield damage.  In severe cases, entire sections of auto glass or even the entire windshield may be missing.  If you have a broken windshield, it is important that you fix the problem as soon as possible.

Why is it important to repair a broken windshield?

Although windshield damage may seem comparatively unimportant, leaving it unrepaired can result in significant risks to yourself, your passengers, and your vehicle.  Broken windshields can lead to a number of severe consequences, including:

• Occupant Discomfort. Windshields protect occupants from the outside elements, including temperature, humidity, and precipitation.  Nobody wants to drive in the heat of the Arlington summer or the cold of the Arlington winter, nor does anyone want to be soaked when it rains.
• Occupant Injury. Windshields not only protect vehicle occupants from discomfort, but injury as well.  Imagine if that branch that cracked your windshield had hit you or your passenger in the face instead.  At the rate of speed that most vehicles now travel, collisions with even very small objects can be dangerous, possibly even fatal.
• Vehicle Interior Destruction. Those same elements which are annoying to humans can have seriously deleterious impacts on the interior of a vehicle.  Rainwater can destroy sensitive electronic equipment such as stereos, sensors, and clocks.  Humidity and direct sunlight can degrade seating and console materials.  Airborne debris can tear seatbelts and fabric.  Due to the high costs associated with much interior work, replacing a windshield before it causes other damage can actually reduce costs in the long run.
• Collisions and Other Accidents. The reason that windshields are clear is to allow for driver visibility.  Cracks, chips, and scratches often make it more difficult for drivers to see the road in front of them by reducing windshield clarity.  A driver that cannot see is a driver that is very likely to collide with another vehicle or other roadside object.  Such collisions can result in major vehicle damage and very severe injuries.

Do I have to replace a damaged windshield or can I repair it? 

That depends.  Minor chips, cracks, and scratches can often be repaired.  Such repairs often cost less than $100 and take less than an hour to finish.  Unfortunately, some damage is so severe that repair is not possible, and full auto glass replacement is necessary.  In instances where the damage would still impair the driver’s vision even after repair, replacement is also the only option.  Replacement is usually more expensive and time consuming than repair, but many auto insurance policies will provide assistance with cost.

We can help you with any repair or replacement

Our local member of 1-800-Windshield will able to provide all of your windshield repair needs.  We are a national group of qualified, auto glass professionals who are experts in our industry. Getting in touch with our local Arlington affiliate couldn’t be simpler.  Just dial 1-800-Windshield to connect with one of our courteous and helpful customer service representatives.  Or, just fill out the form on this page and send it in. One of our representatives will contact you shortly. 

What services does 1-800-Windshield provide?

• Examination and Assessment of Damage
• Estimation of Cost
  
• Damage Repair
• Full Windshield Replacement

We know how important quality service is to our customers.  Our members only employ highly skilled technicians, use only professional grade tools, and superior state-of-the-art materials.  We use OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) parts for replacement, but if you have a specific preference make sure to let us know.

1-800-Windshield provides services all areas of Arlington County.