Windshield repairs and replacements are tasks that no one does until they have to. Not many people are well-versed in how to go about getting their windshield replaced and find themselves asking friends and coworkers who have had to replace theirs for advice. Or, consulting online search engines to answer their queries. Unfortunately, for every truth there is out there, there is twice as much misinformation and one myth that is believed by many. In today’s post, our auto glass experts will share some of the most common windshield replacement myths they hear from customers and we’ll clarify the truth.
At Jet Black Tint and Glass of San Fransisco, we’re the Bay Area’s top-rated windshield replacement shop. We are proud to have repaired and replaced hundreds of windshields for Central California car owners and we make things easy by dealing with auto insurance companies and offering finance for those that don’t have coverage. When you need your windshield repaired or replaced talk to the experts ar your San Fransisco Jet Black Glass.
This myth isn’t completely unfounded since its roots are in historical truths. Prior to the last decade, every claim you made to any insurance company automatically resulted in higher rates because the insurance company considered you a higher risk. If you are costing them more money, they would push the cost back on you. However, with competition between insurance carriers and partnerships for settlements on cheaper rates, insurance companies are able to pass the savings on in areas where they know their clients are not at fault. For instance, at Jet Black Tint and Glass, we partner with most major insurance providers and help vehicle owners navigate the claims process, making it easier on you and more cost-efficient for the insurance company, saving you time and money. Of course, if you have multiple claims that suggest you are a high-risk driver, all bets are off.
Actually, that small chip or crack is easy and inexpensive to fix right when it happens before it has the chance to spread — which it will. Since glass swells and settles with temperature flux and barometric pressure changes, it can take less than a week before it has grown and spread to where it is more expensive to fix. Additionally, your windshield is an integral part of your car’s structural integrity. Once it’s compromised, it’s no longer doing its job at capacity. In an accident, your windshield could completely give way, putting you in harm’s direct path. If you’re a gambler, you could just wait it out, but if you want the repairs done while the getting is still good, book your next-day appointment at your San Fransisco Jet Black Glass.
This one always makes us cock our heads in a way as to say “I can’t tell if you’re joking or serious.” Obviously, a cracked windshield does not make the car inoperable and you can safely drive it to an auto glass repair shop, assuming the crack does not impair the driver’s vision, but it definitely does not mean that it is okay by any stretch of the meaning. Driving with a cracked windshield is not only unsightly and a disservice to your car, but it can be downright dangerous to the driver and anyone else on the road. Not to mention that In many locations (San Fransisco included), it’s illegal to drive with a cracked windshield that threatens safety. Not only are you looking at a threat to your life if you get in an accident (either by projectile glass from your own windshield or injury from being ejected or crushed when your windshield couldn’t help support the frame), but also expensive traffic tickets that are completely avoidable. Don’t drive with a cracked windshield when your San Fransisco Jet Black Tint and Glass has next-day appointments that are convenient and affordable.
While we should be disappointed by this common myth, we aren’t really surprised that it’s the accepted truth and we can’t wait to be the ones to prove it wrong! At Jet Black Tint and Glass, our customer service is second-to-none and our customers are always so pleased with next-day and same-week appointment availability. With more than 13 Bay Area locations, a partnership with Pilkington Glass, and our own distribution center, we are a cut above the rest and here to serve you. When you get your windshield repaired or replaced at your local JBT, you get more than fresh glass, you get a wholly positive experience from beginning to end — and, ride off with pristine glass.
Jet Black Tint and Glass is Central California’s trusted source for top-quality aftermarket replacement glass. All of our windshield replacements come with product warranties and craftsmanship guarantees. We’ll replace, re-tint, and calibrate your windshield quickly, efficiently, at at a price you can afford. For chipped, cracked, or broken auto glass, visit the windshield experts at Jet Black Tint today!
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