Every time your car windshield got some kind of crack this is the first question that comes to our mind. But is it the only question you should ask or there is something more. The cost of replacing a new windshield depends on many factors like your car model, year, glass brand, adhesive brand, choice of the service provider, type of service, insurance cover, etc.
Let us give you an overview of a car windscreen replacement step by step and the thing that decides your car windshield replacement cost.
Where should I go for windshield replacement?
Should you visit the workshop or prefer a home service?
Which kind of windshield should you choose for replacement?
What kind of automotive sealant is used in the workshop?
Do they have cashless tie-ups with your insurance company?
How much time will it take to replace the broken windshield?
Warranty policy for product and service?
Now let’s check how we can sort out these issues and what could be the best options available for you.
1. Where should I go for windshield replacement?
To start with, you can choose your regular service center for replacement. But not all service center prefers to replace a car windshield. Being a fragile material, car service centers don’t prefer to stock these windscreens. Windscreens also need more space for storage compared to other car spare parts. The availability of car windscreen at a service center needs to be checked before you go there.
Secondly, your car service centers are generic as far as skills are concerned. Mostly do mechanical jobs like overhauling, engine issues, brake pad, etc as these are regular services required while the frequency of car glass replacement is very low. So they don’t have specialized technicians for windscreen replacement. You should check for a specialized car glass replacement company instead.
Today car windscreens have many security features and systems attached to them like a Rain sensor, Light sensor, Lane-departure sensor, Heating elements, etc. So you need a car glass expert to handle it. Though the cost of proper windshield installation may be a bit higher, it worth it.
2. Should you visit the workshop or prefer a home service?
Now that you have opted for the service provider after considering the pros and cons of a car service center and a professional windshield company. You can think of either visiting there or asking for a doorstep service, your decision affects your total cost of windshield replacement. As some workshop charges you for doorstep service.
You need to visit the workshop if,
Your car windshield has multiple sensors that need calibration after windshield replacement.
You want an insurance claim and there is a need for a survey by the insurance company.
Multiple damages in the vehicle, not related to glass only.
Your cars tempered glass is broken and scattered in the car, to clean the car thoroughly you should visit the workshop.
You can also opt for doorstep service if,
Only your car windshield is damaged, and there is no other damage.
Your car windshield is damaged so much that you can’t drive to the workshop.
In case of any other emergency where you are unable to drive the car to the workshop.
3. Which kind of windshield should you choose for replacement?
The next choice will be the windshield brand you should choose for your windshield. This is the most crucial factor that determines your overall cost of windshield replacement. There are many options – AIS, Saint Gobain, Pilkington, Guardian, Carlex, etc. We suggest you should not compromise with windscreen quality to save some money.
You have basically 2 options OEM windshield and Aftermarket windshield.
OEM windshields are the windshields that your car manufacturers recommend. These windshields strictly follow the same specification as the glass supplied with the new car or we should say these are identical to your original car windshield. AIS and Saint Gobain Sekurit are the two OEM car windshield manufacturers for Indian cars.
Ideally, the cost of an OEM windscreen replacement for Indian cars varies from ₹ 3200 – ₹ 22000.
All other brand windscreens which can be a substitute for your original car windshield are called Aftermarket windshields. These windshields are not identical to the genuine part but follow all industry standards and are in general a copy of the genuine part. Car manufacturers and Authorized Dealers don’t recommend the use of aftermarket windshields.
The price for replacing an aftermarket windshield will be about 20% – 30% lower compared to the genuine part.
4. What kind of automotive sealant is used in the workshop?
The automotive sealant used during windshield replacement is the key for correct and safe installation. You should always opt for an OE sealant kit for car glass installation. We use genuine PU adhesives during installation. All our service centers use Betaseal, Sikka, Norton, or Auto-Siegel for installation. The Cost of windshield replacement also depends on the type of adhesive. Some customers neglect this part to save a few bucks without realizing the fact that an ordinary sealant can cause rusting to the car body and can damage a car’s structural strength.
Adhesives keep your windscreen attached to the car body if you chose an unbranded adhesives strength of the bond that will be compromised. In case of an accident, it can prove fatal. Branded adhesives are tested as per industry standards for the strength, temperature range, etc. Unbranded adhesives may or may not follow these standards.
Ideally, the price for a genuine windshield adhesive kit ranges between ₹ 350 – ₹ 1450. So you should not compromise the quality of windshield adhesive.
5. Do they have cashless tie-ups with your insurance company?
Replacing a new windshield is expensive if you opt for genuine brands of windshield and adhesive plus you opt for a quality workshop. Windshield replacement cost may be somewhere between ₹ 4200 – ₹ 16500 for Indian cars. For European brands, it can be well within the range of ₹ 22500 – ₹ 150000.
You can save this money if you have comprehensive insurance coverage. Your car insurance policy should cover all types of charges incurred for a new car windshield. Before going for a replacement, you should check that your service center should have a cashless insurance tie-up with your company for a hassle-free experience. We have cashless tie-ups with all major motor claim companies, so you can call us any time and our center team will assist you.
While opting for an insurance claim you must remember that your policy has a clause for A NO Claim Bonus. Once you opt for a claim it will be zero and hence in the next renewal, you may need to pay for a higher premium. You should ask your workshop how much is the difference between a cash job and the NCB your insurance company is offering. If NCB is higher than the job price, you should go for a cash job. For small and mid-segment cars its always preferred to pay from your pocket if the total cost is less than ₹ 5000.
If you want an insurance claim, you should carry the following documents with you:
6. How much time will it take to replace the broken windshield?
Generally, 1 hour is sufficient to replace a broken windshield glass. But it depends upon the car model, If you own a premium car that has additional sensors attached to the windshield, it will require additional time. As car windscreen sensors need calibration after each windshield replacement. Typically, calibration can take up to 2 hours.
Also, if you want to use your insurance to cover the cost of replacing the windshield, the average turnaround time at Windshield Store is 4 hours. You just need to provide all the necessary documents and our team will do all the formalities on your behalf.
If you decide to pay yourself for windscreen replacement you should know that the average turnaround time will be at least 2 days.
Claims settlement time under insurance also depends upon the insurance company and its methodology.
7. Warranty policy for product and Service?
Now once you have chosen the workshop and decided on the products you want to use as a replacement. You should also consider the warranty policy of the workshop.
As standard, we offer a 1-year warranty for all products and services. For more details please go through our warranty policy.
Product warranty is for manufacturing defects that include any visibility issues arise due to any manufacturing defects, subject to approval by an authorized person from the windshield manufacturer. There is no warranty against breakage of the windshield, under any circumstances.
Regarding, our workmanship we offer a warranty for any kind of water leakage for 1 year.
Conclusion: By now, you may have realized that the price of windscreen replacement is not only depends upon the cost of a new windshield but other factors also. Yet windshield price is a big factor. You should check the cost of the genuine windscreen from different windshield installers. We offer the best discounts on genuine windscreens.
Visit Windshield Store today for any kind of query regarding windshield replacement cost or windshield repair cost. To avail, the best offers Call 09278783578.
No one is interested to incur money on non-functional or non-aesthetic value things on one’s car but for the windshield which is a safety thing. The role of windshields is to provide distortion-free vision.
One is forced to go for windshield replenishment when…..
Broken Windshield
Chip or Cracks in Windshield
Scratched Windshield
Visibility Issues
Broken Windshield: Over a period of time car manufacturing process evolved to provide maximum safety to occupants. The windshield is one that was high on the car designer’s mind as a safety item. Now all the cars are fitted with laminated windshields unlike in the past when cars were fitted with toughened glasses. The advantage laminated windshield is that it doesn’t collapse completely in case it is hit with force. Multiple cracks or web would appear and force you to go for a change and then you may visit your nearest Auto Glass Masters service center for replenishment. Any damaged windshield affects the car’s structural integrity and hence compromises passenger safety.
Chip or Cracks in Windshield: Sometimes windshield is hit by a stone while on a road drive. This kind of incident leaves your windshield with a small spot. Such a small chip or spot may not seem significantly dangerous, but it needs immediate attention. If you don’t get this spot repaired, it may spread and the crack will go deep into the glass. Once the crack got spread beyond the size of a rupee coin, it becomes unrepairable. We suggest you visit your nearest Windshield Store service center for repair of any such small spot or chip. Windshield chip repair can help you avoid a new car glass replacement.
Scratched Windshield: Old worn-out windshield wipers may scratch the windshield and erode its smooth see-through status. Normal scratches in the upper layer can be removed through buffing. You can contact your nearest Windshield Store service center for buffing to know more about windshield scratch removal and its benefits. But in case the scratches are deep and can’t be removed through buffing, you need to go for windshield replenishment.
Visibility Issues: Moreover with time sometimes windshields wear out due to various environmental reasons thus forcing car owners to go for replenishment. As time passes the weather conditions take a toll on the windshield’s upper and PVB layers. After a certain time, which varies with the manufacturer and operating conditions, the PVB layer which holds the layers of glasses in a laminated windshield together starts eroding. Chemical changes in the PVB decrease its transparency. This may not affect the visibility in broad daylight, but at night or on a rainy day when you face light from other vehicles coming from opposite directions spread in the PVB layer due to reduced transparency. It affects your driving as you will not be able to see through your windscreen properly. In this condition, the windshield can’t be repaired and hence you need a new windshield to avoid any mishap.
For all the above reasons, you may call Auto Glass Masters for expert advice or visit our nearest service center for a new windshield replacement.
We are into the Monsoon season. Rains are a day-to-day issue. Though we should have covered this topic before, nevertheless the sooner the better. We have discussed some tips to maintain your car in Monsoon in an earlier article. Today we are going to share some tips for windshield rainproofing. We find ourselves in trouble during rains, visibility is very low. So it makes it more necessary to keep our car windshield clean.
First of all, you must inspect your car’s windshield for any type of damage. It’s the primary and most important thing. Check your windshield thoroughly for all types of cracks and chips or any pits. You should go for a repair or replacement as per the situation. Never ignore any crack as it can increase in a few hours or days. Raining and heat after rain increase the rate of deterioration of cracked car glass. why you should not ignore small cracks you can read more in this article.
Now once you are sure your car windshield is ok. You need to clean it thoroughly. We recommend you use good glass cleaner at home or go for a professional car wash. On a normal day, your car windshield may seem ok and clear, but on a rainy day, small dust can prove fatal. Dust will create a messy and muddy surface on your car’s glass. You may want to use wipers to clean it and find yourself with a streak of mud in your direct sight of vision.
Why Car Wiper Blades quality matters
At Windshield Stoer we suggest you invest in good-quality wiper blades. We suggest you to for wiper change at least three to four times a year. It will keep your wipers in a good shape. You should check your blades regularly so that they apply even pressure at all points. If it’s not the case, wiper blades may leave moisture or water streak behind. It can be annoying while driving and can divert your attention.
Importance of Water Repellent for Windshield Rain Proofing
There are many products available that you can apply on your car windscreen. It helps you whisk away the water safely. These products help your defogger by reducing condensation on a glass surface. More importantly, they help to reduce friction between wiper blades and car windscreen.
Generally water repellent came in liquid form. These can prove life saver in heavy rain. Water repellents came in a DIY form with manufacturer’s guidelines regarding the process and frequency of application. Most of the repellent can be applied by car owners in just a few steps. Yet you must take care of how to do it guidelines.
You should use an ammonia-based cleaner to make your windshield clean.
Wait for the cleaner to wipe away and completely dry before applying the repellent. Use good quality and a clean towel to help you make the surface dry.
Apply repellent as per instruction. Based on the brand, you may need to apply it horizontally / Vertically or in a circular pattern to make an even surface.
Allow it to dry as per instructions.
After it cleans the windshield surface with a clean towel or a microfiber cloth.
When repellent is completely dry, reins your windshield with clean water and a towel.
Between rain-repellent applications, clean your windshield with water alone to avoid breaking the waterproof seal with harmful chemicals. In addition to helping with rain control, most waterproofing products will aid in the removal of splattered bugs and bird droppings. Here you can get a clear idea regarding how to apply water repellent.
For knowing more about windshield care, Wiper replacement, windshield repair or replacement. You can contact your nearest Windshield Store service center. If you have any questions about the new windshield or the cost of the replacement call us at 9278783578. Our technician will help you promptly.
Most of the car accidents that occur are due to negligence and improper maintenance of cars. Monsoon is the such a season that witnesses most accidents in India. To keep yourself safe you should take care of your car. Get your car inspection by professionals to avoid any mishap. Monsoons can cause poor visibility, slippery road surface, more potholes developing on roads in a rainy season, water logging on roads, chances of water or mud sticking to car’s underbody causing corrosion, loss in braking effectiveness, etc. You should devote some time to reading some car care maintenance tips. Here are some checkpoints for Car Care in Monsoon.
Car Care in Monsoon – Checklist
First of all, you must understand that your car needs a thorough check-up in the Monsoon Season. Some points to take care are:
Don’t have your car parked outside in rainy season. It may cause water to stagger on cars body. It may lead to rusting.
Moisture can be dangerous for the car body. You should use any rusting for your car body, underbody, engine bay, and leaf springs.
If you spot rust, use a rust-removal powder that is easily available at any accessory shop.
Car parts Care – Checklist
Wiper Blades: Your Car blades get hard in dry weather. Oil and dust cause damage to blades rubber. In rainy season you may want to use them. But it is necessary to get new blades. Old wiper blades can cause damage to your windshield. It may get scratches and hence can affect windshield visibility in rains.
Windshield: You must check your car windshield thoroughly for any kind of damage that may give way for rainwater to seep in. Any damage to the windshield can also affect ADAS sensors attached to your windshield like Rain and Light Sensor which activate wipers and headlights in case automatically. It can be dangerous on a rainy day. If your car windshield has any visibility issues due to scratches or any other strains, get it replaced. If you have any spot or damage in your car windshield. Go for a windshield repair.
Car Tyres: Your Car safety depends very much on the condition of its tyres. First and foremost your car tyres must have sufficient tread depth. Normally it should be 3-5 mm deep. In rainy season car may get a slip on a smooth surface if tyres don’t have proper tread depth. You should get your tyres checked by professionals for any type of damage.
Mudflaps: Mudflaps don’t come into action on a normal day. But on a rainy day, it helps to keep you and others safe on road. It is very important that your car has all mudflaps in good condition and doesn’t leave behind dirt and mud. It can be dangerous for the car driving behind you as it can screen its vision through the mud.
Brake: Brakes are most important part of your car safety system. On the rainy season due to low visibility and heavy traffic jams, you may have to apply brakes more frequently. Also, there are times when you need to apply brakes instantly. It needs great care on your part to have good brakes at all times to avoid an accident.
Engine and Battery: In the rainy season, sometimes the car gets too cold to start in the morning and you need to try more than once to get it started. It is very necessary to get your car engine checked for oil and battery to avoid any such condition. If your car is parked for a long time in the rain and it has an old battery, it may not start. To avoid such a condition it is wise to get your battery checked in Monsoon.
Air Conditioner: Car fogging in the rainy season is a normal sight. Not everyone is aware of how to defog car windshields in rain and winter. You must get your AC checked to help your windshield defog as any kind of visibility issue can be fatal in rain.
Lights: Wet roads absorb more light than dry. In the rainy season, you must check your car’s headlights. Its necessary to have proper light illumination on a rainy day.
Driving Tips for Monsoon
Avoid flooded roads, if you have to go slowly.
If your car gets flooded, don’t try to get it to start. Instead, get an expert to check it. It can damage your car engine, electricals, brakes or transmission.
If you find your car suddenly submerged, unlock the doors and open the windows immediately.
While passing through a water-logged zone, drive slowly and rev the engine to keep water from entering the tailpipe.
Never forget that cornering a car depends on the grip of its tires and the grip is diminished on slippery roads. Approach corners slowly and stay upright instead of leaning into the corner.
Stay off the roads if authorities issue such an advisory.
Must follow the car manufacturer’s guide for car care in the monsoon or rainy season.
Finally, you can’t control Monsoons nor can avoid going out. There are some must-have things you must carry in your car. You should have a rope for any emergency situation to pull your car. A flashlight is very helpful to guide you in rain and at night. Most noteworthy is to have a medical kit.
You must have remembered the massive traffic jam in Gurugram in 2016 due to heavy rains. You should have some food and water with you to tackle such a situation. In addition, you may require your phone more than anything on a rainy day, keep your mobile car charger with you.
Introduction: We have touched on the importance of windshields in your car as well as the difference between OEM and Aftermarket Windshields. Today we will try to share a more in-depth view of the broken windshield installation procedure. Being a safety feature of your car, it is necessary to understand the procedure that your windshield replacement company should follow.
Protecting your car interiors: We use specialized covers designed to protect your car interior parts which our technicians work on your windshield. It is highly recommended to cover the dashboard and other parts to avoid scratching due to broken glass pieces that may scatter during removing the broken windshield.
Removing your car wiper blades: We use specialized tools to remove your wiper blades. Sometimes blades get rusted and hence require skill as well as patience to avoid undue damage to other car parts.
Removing Old Windshield: Now as your interiors are covered and wipers removed. We are ready to remove your old windshield. Here it is important to note that it’s a skillful task and needs proper training to use tools. Technicians at Auto Glass Masters take great care to avoid any damage to your car’s body paint. It is also important to get old windshield disposed off well to protect against environmental hazards.
New Windshield Selection: We advise all our customers to go for only OEM windshields which are recommended by your car manufacturer. You can check the difference between a Genuine and Aftermarket part. Though money does matter it’s always wise to go for a Genuine part.
Apply Primer and Adhesive: Once you chose your new windshield we apply a primer to your car body to protect it from rusting and using a gun we apply OEM-approved Adhesive to the car body. To prevent it from drying technicians need to work fast but keep safety standards.
New Windshield Installation: Our Technicians use specialized vacuum pumps during the installation of new windshields to keep the windshield in the proper place and without damaging it. Once placed correctly it is pressed gently and excess adhesive is wiped clean and wipers are fitted again.
Once the Installation is complete. It needs adequate time for the sealant to dry before you can drive your car again.
Conclusion: Replacing a broken or old windshield is precise work that needs expertise and specialized tools. We recommend you to visit your nearest Auto Glass Masters Service center for further advice or call us at 9278783578. We also offer home service facilities and cashless insurance claims for windshield replacement. All windshield installations have standard workmanship and quality warranty as per our warranty policy.
Safety is the most important attribute in a car these days hence all car manufacturers invest a large chunk of their budget in innovations and ideas. Mercedes Benz is one of the leading Premium car manufacturers. Engineers at Mercedes devote themselves to keeping the occupants safe during any mishap. It leads to setting new standards in automotive safety. Since 2003 Mercedes has developed a new collision prevention system called PRE-SAFE. S-Class was the first model to have a Mercedes Pre-Safe System.
Mercedes Pre-Safe is not only a system supposed to minimize damages and protect passengers in case of accidents but also to prevent crashes as much as possible. Because of this, the feature relies on several sensors mounted inside and outside the car that permanently communicates with the vehicle in order to detect the risk of a crash as fast as possible.
The Mercedes PRE-SAFE system uses a network of sensors to detect certain conditions that suggest an accident is about to occur, such as extreme skidding or sudden braking. After sensing an oncoming accident, the system tightens the front seat belts, adjusts the front head restraints and passenger seat, and will even close the windows and sunroof to better protect the occupants. The PRE-SAFE system is available on the following Mercedes-Benz models: C, GLC, CLA, E, S, CLS, GLE, and GLS.
Pre-Safe with pedestrian detection and city brake function
Pre-Safe with Stereo Camera and Radar Sensor gives your Mercedes effective capacity to detect pedestrians in front of the vehicle. Visual and acoustic warnings are triggered when a hazard is spotted. If the driver then reacts by braking, the braking power will be boosted by BAS PLUS as the situation requires, right up to a full brake application. If the driver fails to apply brakes in time, Pre-Safe Brake triggers auto car braking.
Mercedes cars have lots of sensors embedded on windshields like Stereo Cameras and Thermal Scanners. It is recommended that during windshield replacement all sensors are properly installed. Any problem with the sensors can lead to failure or misinformation to Pre-Safe System. At Windshield Store we prefer to use only OEM windshields so that there will be no issue with sensor alignment.
