5 Critical Safety Questions You Need to Ask
Your Auto Glass Replacement Company

Do you use OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) Glass?

Many companies use glass that meets only the minimum safety standards.
What should be used?
OEM glass should be used because the windshield protects up to
60% of the structural integrity of the car. Car manufacturers require
OEM glass because it is the highest quality glass and fit, and results
in your vehicle meeting the highest possible safety standards for their
crash tests. If safety is important to you – always demand OEM.
Why is low quality glass even used?
Because glass companies make more money on it! Insurance
companies pay the same amount of money to an auto glass company
regardless of the type of glass they use. So, when they use cheaper
glass, they have a higher profit margin, but it affects your safety.

Why is Low-Quality Glass a Problem?

This low-quality glass will chip more easily than premium glass and
does not fit as well, which may require more frequent replacements.
(It will also break more easily, which could result in improper
deployment of your air bags, a higher risk of a passenger coming
out of the vehicle, and a higher risk of your roof collapsing.)
At Superior - we use OEM glass for all of our windshields replacements!

Are ALL Your Technicians Certified?

Many companies use inexperienced low-cost labor for their
installations. Why? Because they make more money. Auto glass
installation is a serious business, and installers (who don't have to
be licensed) must perform complicated manual operations. In
addition, they must know the specs and required techniques for
hundreds of models of cars. At Superior - our installation
professionals are highly trained, certified and experienced.

When Can I Safely Drive My Car After the Replacement?

Due to ignorance or questionable ethics, too many technicians
release cars with newly installed windshields before the adhesives
have properly cured. If this happens, the glass may slip and never
cure correctly which increases the safety risks.
Under the right circumstances (when high quality adhesives and
primers are used at the acceptable temperature and humidity) the
safe drive away time can be as short as one hour. But with cheaper,
lower quality adhesives cure time can be 2 weeks or longer.
At Superior - we install windshields using the highest quality materials
and provide specific information on when the car can be driven safely.
When necessary we also provide other instructional tips (i.e. avoiding
speed bumps, keeping your window open, etc…).

Do You Provide a Warranty?

Many glass companies provide a one-year warranty on the installation
of the windshield. This shorter warranty is typical with the lower quality
glass installers. However, there are some companies that will provide
you with a lifetime warranty for the time you own the car. At Superior
– we provide a lifetime warranty on the windshield installation for as
long as you own your car.