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Windshield repair & replacement near you
Windshield repair and replacement: stone chips and short cracks filled with resin, or a new windshield fitted, with camera calibration where needed.
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- 1 h 30 min
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What windshield repair & replacement is
A windshield is laminated glass, two layers bonded around a plastic interlayer and glued to the body, where it stiffens the structure. A stone chip or a short crack can often be repaired: the technician cleans the impact, injects clear resin under vacuum and cures it with UV light. Repair stops the damage from spreading and leaves a faint mark, and it takes about half an hour.
A long crack, or damage in the driver’s view or at the edge of the glass, means replacement. The old glass is cut out of its urethane adhesive, the frame is cleaned and any rust treated, and the new glass is set in fresh urethane. Vehicles with a forward camera then need it recalibrated so lane-keeping and emergency braking see the road correctly. The adhesive needs a set time before you can drive off, which the installer will tell you.
- For cars, EVs, vans and trucks
- Takes about 1 h 30 min
- Can be done at your address
What does windshield repair & replacement cost?
It depends on your vehicle and the shop. Post a job with your budget and compare the bids shops near you send.
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What to expect
Windshield repair & replacement, step by step
What the job normally covers, what to mention in your request, and the signs that it is time. Every shop says what its bid includes.
The job
What’s included
- Damage assessed for size, depth, type and position, with a clear repair-or-replace recommendation
- Chip cleaned, resin injected under vacuum, cured with UV light and polished flush
- Old glass cut out, the frame cleaned, and any rust treated and primed before the new glass goes in
- New glass set in fresh urethane adhesive, with trim, cowl parts and rain-sensor gel pad refitted
- Camera, rain sensor and other windshield-mounted parts moved across or replaced, then tested
- Forward camera calibration, static, dynamic or both, when the vehicle requires it
- Glass fragments vacuumed from the cabin and cowl, with a safe drive-away time given
Checklist
Before you post
- 01Ask whether the chip can be repaired: about a loonie or smaller, away from the edge and outside the driver’s view is the usual limit
- 02Tell the shop if your vehicle has a forward camera, rain sensor, heated glass or heads-up display; the part and price change
- 03Ask whether camera calibration is included and where it is done; many estimates leave it out
- 04Ask if the glass is original-equipment or aftermarket of matching quality, and the warranty against leaks and stress cracks
- 05Ask how long the adhesive needs before you can drive, and when a car wash is safe
- 06Ask your insurer about glass coverage first; some policies waive or reduce the deductible for glass claims
Signs
When you need it
- A stone chip or star break that you can still repair before it grows into a crack
- A crack that is growing, or that reaches the edge of the glass or the driver’s line of sight
- Pitting or haze from highway sand and grit that causes glare at night
- Wind noise, water leaks or rust at the glass edge after an earlier replacement
- Glass shattered by a collision, a break-in or a flying rock
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Get windshield repair & replacement done in four steps
You set the budget and choose the shop. Posting is free, and you pay the shop you hire once the work is 100% done.
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Post your job
Choose the service, describe the job and your vehicle, and set your budget. It takes two minutes and costs nothing.
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Shops compete
Nearby shops that do the work see your request and send their best offer: price, when they can start, what is included.
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Accept the best offer
Compare bids, ratings and distance, then hire one shop. The others are told, politely.
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Talk and get it done
Your conversation with the shop opens right away to agree on the day. You pay only after the job is complete.
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Questions
Questions about windshield repair & replacement
General answers for drivers in Canada. The shop you hire confirms the details for your vehicle.
Can a windshield chip be repaired, or do I need a new windshield?
A chip about the size of a loonie or smaller, or a crack under roughly 15 cm, can usually be repaired if it is away from the edge and outside the driver’s view. Longer cracks and damage at the edge need replacement. Cold snaps and the defroster on high can turn a chip into a crack overnight, so book the repair soon after it happens.
What is camera calibration, and do I need it after a windshield replacement?
If your vehicle has a forward camera behind the mirror, yes: it needs recalibrating after a new windshield. That camera reads lane lines and vehicles ahead for lane-keeping, adaptive cruise and emergency braking. A new windshield shifts its view by a fraction of a degree, so the calibration is done on a target in the shop or by driving a set route. Skipping it can leave those systems misjudging lanes and distances.
How long before I can drive after a windshield replacement?
With fast-curing urethane in mild weather it is often about an hour, but cold or damp conditions lengthen the wait, so go by the time your installer gives you. Leave a window slightly open for the first day to ease the pressure when doors close, avoid pressure washing for a couple of days, and add time if calibration is needed.
Will my insurance cover windshield repair or replacement?
Glass damage is usually handled under comprehensive coverage, and some insurers offer a glass endorsement with a reduced or zero deductible. A chip repair often costs less than a standard deductible, and some insurers pay for repair to avoid a replacement. Call your insurer or broker before booking; many glass shops will handle the claim paperwork for you.
Can a windshield be replaced at my home or workplace?
Yes, mobile installers bring the glass, adhesive and tools. They need a reasonably level spot, shelter from rain and snow, and weather that lets the adhesive set. Camera calibration needs a level floor and targets, so it is often done at the shop or with a mobile rig, and the installer will tell you when a shop visit is needed.
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