AZ Business Directory lists local auto glass companies around the Phoenix area, many with mobile service that comes to your home or work. Call soon after you get a rock chip. A small chip can often be repaired, but heat and bumps can turn it into a crack that needs a full replacement.
Can a chip be repaired or does the windshield need replacing?
A technician makes that call. In general, small chips can often be filled with resin, which stops them from spreading and makes them less visible. Long cracks, damage in the driver's line of sight, or damage near the edge usually point to replacement. Ask the company what they see before you agree to either one.
Do not wait. Dust, water and temperature swings get into the chip, and a repair works best when it is clean.
How do you choose an auto glass company?
- Do they come to you? Many offer mobile service across the Valley.
- What is the service area? Confirm your city before booking.
- Repair or replace? Ask for a plain explanation.
- Do you recalibrate cameras? Many newer cars have driver-assist cameras behind the windshield that need calibration after a replacement.
- How long until the car is ready? Ask how long to wait before driving, and before washing the car.
- What is the warranty? Ask what it covers.
- How does billing work with my insurance? Check with your insurance agent about your own coverage.
- 11 Bravo Mobile Auto GlassServes the West Valley · PhoenixCall
- 1st Shot Auto GlassMesaCall
- Auto Glass ClinicPhoenixCall
- Auto Glass MedixScottsdaleCall
- Expert Auto Glass RepairPhoenixCall
- Francis & Sons Auto GlassScottsdaleCall
- Integrity Auto GlassMesaCall
- King WindshieldsMesaCall
- MCA AutoglassPeoriaCall
- Pacific Auto GlassMesaCall
What does mobile service mean?
The technician drives to you, so you do not have to sit in a shop. You will need a safe, flat spot with some room around the car. In summer, shade or a garage helps, since glass work goes more smoothly out of direct sun.
Some listings spell out their service areas. 11 Bravo Mobile Auto Glass in Phoenix serves Surprise, Peoria, Glendale, Buckeye and the West Valley. Auto Glass Clinic in Phoenix lists windshield replacement, rock chip repair and ADAS calibration, with free mobile service across Maricopa County. 1st Shot Auto Glass in Mesa is a family-owned mobile service for windshield repair, replacement and camera calibration.
Why does Arizona heat make cracks worse?
Glass expands as it heats and shrinks as it cools. A chip is a weak spot, so the stress can push a crack outward. A car parked in the sun and then blasted with cold A/C is a common way for a small chip to grow. Shade or a windshield cover helps, and so does avoiding sudden blasts of cold air at a chip.
Highway driving is the other cause. Gravel and debris kick up on Valley freeways, especially behind trucks. Leaving more space behind them gives rocks less chance to hit you.
Not sure who to call? Ask the directory helper or browse every listing in Phoenix.
Questions people ask
How long does a windshield replacement take?
It varies by vehicle. Ask the company how long the job takes and how long you should wait before driving, since the adhesive needs time to set.
Will my insurance cover a windshield?
It depends on your policy. Check with your insurance agent about your glass coverage and deductible, and ask the glass company what paperwork they need.
What is ADAS calibration?
ADAS stands for advanced driver-assistance systems, such as lane warnings and automatic braking. If your car has a camera behind the glass, it may need to be recalibrated after a new windshield. Ask the company if your car needs it.
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