Time To Replace Or Repair Your Windshield In Madison? 

During long winter months in Madison, many have experienced a windshield break or crack.  By filling out the form on this website, or dialing 1-800-Windshield, you will be connected to your local auto glass repair business that can provide you with a free estimate and get the process started. Auto glass is an area of the car that cannot be ignored when repairs are needed. The windshield is the first line of defense during an impact situation. When it becomes damaged, it affects all passengers, pedestrians and fellow automobile drivers. Safety should be the first concern of any driver on the road today. Reduce the risk to yourself and other drivers on the road by making sure that your windshield is always in excellent condition.

Why is auto glass so different from normal glass?

The auto glass in every vehicle is not a simple layer of glass that most people see. Two sheets of glass are bonded to a middle layer of poly-vinyl plastic that adds immense strength to the window. The windshield goes from being a brittle shatter prone substance to one that can maintain its integrity in most impact situations. The plastic layer makes the glass bend and warp instead of exploding away from the impact spot. This technology can be seen put to use in safety glass in banks, helmets and many other impact situations where visibility is needed. Some of the other effects of such an invention are less obvious but equally important. Auto glass does these two things in addition to being a layer of safety:

• Safety glass absorbs up to 97% of incoming ultraviolet light, creating a more stable temperature inside the vehicle. 
• Safety glass is an additional muffler against the exterior sounds that constantly bombard the driver. The glass absorbs much of the high frequency sounds from the exterior. This creates a more focused environment where the driver can be less distracted.

When do I need to seek out a professional for possible window damage?

It is always better to be safe than sorry in repair situations. Ignoring a problem doesn't make it disappear, so if a windshield is damaged seek an expert. Some of the warning signs of damages that need an experienced worker are:

• Cracked windows are the most obvious signs of damage that needs immediate repair. Cracks are a windshield on its final legs, it will often need replacement or significant repair. Bring this problem to an auto glass repair shop as soon as possible.
• Chipped windows are difficult to see sometimes, but present some of the same dangers that a more obvious crack does. Chips can occur from weathering or low impact situations where debris was kicked into the window.
• Scratched windows are most obvious, and the still as important as other issues. They may not present the threat of immediate breakage, but they are often the first warning sign of cracks that may be forming. These weakness spots are prone to weathering or any further impact and need to be repaired quickly.

What does 1-800-Windshield do for me that I can't on my own?

By filling out the form on this website, or dialing 1-800-Windshield right now, a customer can be connected with an auto glass shop that has a superior level of expertise qualified by our national standards. It can be difficult finding a shop that is both local and has the training to handle every job effectively. By using our network, a customer is skipping the trial and error of finding a trustworthy auto glass technician and going straight to the proven experts. Consider the following benefits when using 1-800-Windshield:

• Local businesses that have been connected to customers through a national network understand that the success of their company relies on positive word of mouth locally. Happy customers return, and often bring other customers. This is beneficial to all parties involved.
• A small business that is focused on working on windshields in the Madison area will know many of the common problems that windshields face. This saves time and money for both the customer and the technician.
• The local business works to build trust and establish a personal relationship with customers.  
• Your local auto glass expert knows the laws related to auto insurance in their locales. This can save significant money for the customer in the long run.

1-800-Windshield covers all of Madison and Dane county including the following areas:

Belleville

Black Earth

Blue Mounds

Brooklyn

Cambridge

Cottage Grove

Cross Plains

Dane

Deerfield

Deforest

Edgerton

Fitchburg

Madison

Maple Bluff

Marshall

Mazomanie

McFarland

Middleton

Monona

Mount Horeb

Oregon

Rockdale

Shorewood Hills

Sun Prairie

Verona

Waunakee