Your vehicle’s windshield is susceptible to all sorts of damage in Oakville, but it’s usually easily repairable at a low cost. In fact, many drivers get their windshields unnecessarily replaced at a higher cost. Avoid buying a brand new windshield when you don’t need one. At Wizard Auto Glass in Oakville, we offer chip repairs at competitive costs, and we even offer mobile repair services, so our expert technicians can come to you! Below are 4 common myths about windshield repair and replacements:
Manufacturer Windshields
A common windshield repair myth in Oakville is that manufacturer windshields are better than aftermarket windshields. This simply isn’t true. In many cases, aftermarket windshields improve on the manufacturer windshield’s faults, making them a safer and better option. Aftermarket windshields also come at a much smaller cost, as a result of their smaller brand names.
Windshields are a part of the vehicle’s safety equipment
Drivers in Oakville often don’t account for the role that their windshield plays in the overall safety of the car. In case of emergencies, the windshield protects the driver and passengers from projectiles outside of the vehicle, and it can keep the driver and passengers inside the vehicle during an accident. The windshield also helps to protect the passengers from being crushed under the roof when a car flips over. Putting off a windshield repair can cost a lot more than getting it done as soon as possible.
Driving right after a replacement
Many people walk into an auto glass shop to get their windshield replaced, unaware that they can’t drive away immediately after the procedure. A new windshield is secured by an adhesive that can sometimes take more than 24 hours to set. Driving the car immediately after the new windshield is glued on can cause the windshield to shift and leave it unsecured when the adhesive dries. This often leads to leaks which often result in poor weather control, and can also lead to even more costly repairs.
You could get your windshield replaced anywhere
Drivers in Oakville often incorrectly believe that it’s mandatory to take their car to their insurance company’s preferred auto glass shop. The owner of a vehicle can get their windshield repaired where they feel comfortable, at a lower cost which they feel comfortable with. Whether the insurance provider will provide coverage will depend on their policy, and many are reasonable and will allow you to take your vehicle wherever you see fit.