Your auto glass questions, answered.
The questions we get asked most about windshields, glass and recalibration. If yours is not here, call the shop and ask.
The questions we hear most
How long does a windshield replacement take?
Plan on 2 to 4 hours for the glass work itself. That window covers pulling the old glass, setting the new one in urethane, and the camera recalibration at the four hour end. Multiple services at once can run to half a day, and we give you a real window when you book.
Can a rock chip be repaired or do I need a new windshield?
If the chip is smaller than a dollar bill and not directly in your line of sight, it can usually be repaired. We inject a clear resin that bonds the glass back together. Once a crack spreads past that, reaches the edge, or sits in the driver's view, replacement is the safe call.
Do I need ADAS recalibration after a windshield replacement?
Almost certainly, if your vehicle has lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise or automatic emergency braking. Those systems run off a camera aimed through the windshield, so moving the glass throws off where the car thinks the lane lines are. We confirm what your vehicle needs when you book and recalibrate in-house.
Can you replace a windshield at my house?
Yes. Rock chip repairs, most windshield replacements and many other glass jobs get done in your driveway or at your job site, from Copperas Cove to Waco. We arrive with the right glass and tools, do the work on the spot, and let it cure properly before you drive. Tint is the one in-shop service.
How long before I can drive after a new windshield?
Wait for the safe drive-away time your urethane needs, and we will tell you exactly when that is before we leave. The adhesive has to cure enough to hold the glass as a structural part of the car. Skip that and a rushed install can leak, whistle or sit wrong. We never rush it.
Do you replace side and back glass too?
Yes on storm damage. When hail or a storm takes out a door window or the rear glass, we repair or replace it alongside the windshield, including the camera recalibration a new windshield needs. If a side window is broken, tape plastic sheeting over it to keep rain out until we get there.
Not sure what you need?
Send a photo of the damage or just call. We will tell you repair or replace, and what it will cost, before you commit to anything.
