Services
Repair, replacement, recalibration
Six jobs cover almost everything that happens to vehicle glass. Here is what each one involves and how long you should expect to be without the vehicle.
01 / Windshield repair
Stop the crack before it spreads
Resin injection pulls the air out of the break, fills it and cures under UV light. It restores the strength of the laminate and makes the damage much less visible, though a faint mark usually stays. Repairs work best on chips smaller than a quarter and cracks under six inches that are not in the driver line of sight.
About 30 minutes on site
Drive immediately after
Many policies waive the deductible on repairs, so it often costs you nothing
02 / Windshield replacement
The right part, bonded the right way
We order off the VIN, so acoustic laminate, heated wiper park, rain sensor brackets and heads up display coatings all match what left the factory. The old urethane is cut out, the pinch weld is primed, and the new glass is set with high modulus urethane and tell you the safe drive away time.
60-90 minutes on site, plus cure time before you drive
OEM or OE equivalent glass, your choice where the carrier allows it
Calibration booked into the same visit when the vehicle needs it
03 / ADAS calibration
Cameras aimed where the manufacturer says
Forward facing cameras mount to the windshield. Once the glass moves, the camera has to be taught where straight ahead is. We run the static target procedure, the dynamic road procedure or both, depending on what the vehicle calls for, and we scan for codes before and after.
04 / Door glass
Tempered glass out of every corner
A broken side window leaves glass in the door cavity, the seat rails and the carpet. We pull the door panel, vacuum the shell, check the regulator and the run channels, then fit the new pane and test the window through its full travel. If the break came from a break in, we can usually get you back on the road the same day.
45 to 90 minutes depending on the door
Interior vacuumed as part of the job
05 / Quarter glass
Small panes, patient work
Quarter glass is bonded and trimmed rather than dropped into a track, so the job is closer to a windshield than a door window. Old urethane has to come off cleanly and the new pane has to sit flush with the body line or you get wind noise. We take the time it needs.
Bonded and vent style panes on cars, SUVs and vans
Trim clips replaced rather than reused where they have broken
06 / Back glass
Defroster grid reconnected, cavity cleaned
Rear glass is tempered, so it goes everywhere. We tape off the opening, remove the remaining glass and the old urethane, vacuum the cargo area and the seat backs, then bond the new glass and reconnect the defroster tabs and any antenna leads.
Heated grid and antenna connections restored.
Temporary weather cover if the part has to come in overnight
Every job includes
The parts of the work you should not have to ask for
Free mobile service
We drive to you anywhere in our service area. No call out fee, no fuel surcharge.
Clean up
Broken glass vacuumed out of the vehicle and swept off your driveway before we pack up.
safe drive away time
You get the adhesive's exact MDAT (min drive away time) figure, not a shrug and a guess.
Workmanship warranty
Leaks, wind noise and installation defects covered for as long as you own the vehicle.
Common questions
Before you book
Repair or replace?
Cover the chip with a quarter. If the coin hides it and it is not in front of the driver, it is usually repairable. Cracks over six inches or that reach the edge of the glass are a replacement.
How soon can you come?
In stock windshields often go on the same or next day. Less common parts take one to three days to arrive.
Can you work in my garage?
Yes for glass, and it helps in wet weather. Static calibration needs more room, so we may pull the vehicle onto a level driveway for that part.
Do I have to use the shop my insurer names?
No. You pick who works on your vehicle. Tell the carrier you want Reign Auto Glass and we handle the rest.