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A proper windshield replacement is crucial for these reasons

Writer's picture: raul plascenciaraul plascencia
Jun 16, 20232 min read

Here at Direct Quality Auto Glass we truly care about your safety. We are rated the best auto glass shop in San Bernardino county for safe windshield replacements. Do not compromise your safety with another shop when you could be investing in your safety with us.


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  1. Safety: The windshield is an essential safety component of a vehicle, as it provides structural integrity and contributes to the overall strength of the vehicle's body. A proper replacement ensures that the new windshield meets the necessary safety standards and can effectively perform its functions in case of an accident or impact.

  2. Visibility: The windshield plays a critical role in providing a clear and unobstructed view of the road ahead for the driver. A properly installed windshield without any defects, such as cracks, chips, or distortions, ensures optimal visibility, allowing the driver to react promptly to potential hazards and maintain safe driving conditions.

  3. Structural Integrity: As mentioned earlier, the windshield contributes to the structural integrity of the vehicle. During a collision or rollover, a correctly installed windshield helps distribute the forces and loads across the vehicle's frame, preventing unnecessary deformation or collapse. A proper replacement ensures that the windshield is securely bonded or sealed to the vehicle's frame, maintaining the structural integrity and safety of the vehicle.

  4. Airbag Functionality: The windshield plays a role in supporting the deployment of airbags during an accident. It acts as a backstop, ensuring that the airbags deploy correctly towards the vehicle occupants. A proper replacement ensures that the windshield is installed with the necessary precision and alignment, allowing the airbags to function as intended and provide optimal protection to the occupants.

  5. Water and Weather Protection: A properly installed windshield forms a watertight seal, preventing water leakage into the vehicle's interior. It also acts as a barrier against harsh weather conditions, such as rain, snow, and wind. Proper replacement ensures that the new windshield is installed with quality seals and adhesives, maintaining the vehicle's interior comfort and protecting electrical components from water damage.

  6. Manufacturer's Standards: Vehicle manufacturers have specific guidelines and standards for windshield replacement. Following these guidelines ensures that the replacement windshield meets the manufacturer's specifications, maintaining the original design integrity and preserving the vehicle's warranty coverage.

In summary, a proper windshield replacement is essential for maintaining safety, visibility, structural integrity, airbag functionality, and weather protection. It ensures that the replacement windshield meets the necessary standards, is installed correctly, and performs its functions effectively, contributing to the overall safety and performance of the vehicle.


Here at Direct Quality Auto Glass of San Bernardino Your safety is our number priority.

For more information please visit https://www.directqualityautoglass.com/ or call us at (909)251-6568.

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  • Are you Certified to service windshield repair and windshield replacement in san bernardino county?
    Yes, We are the only true certified shop that is register with the Auto Glass Safety Council and the National Windshield Repair Association. We repair and replace auto glass based on the safety standards in the united states of america. We are the only shop with Master auto glass technicians. Neither local auto glass shops or safelite meet these standards at the moment, Only Direct Quality Auto Glass
  • Does a crack on a windshield need to be repaired or replaced?
    If the crack or chip in the windshield is small, it can probably be fixed. But if it's big, especially in the driver's view, it's safer to get the whole windshield replaced. Legally a chip no bigger than 1 inch can be repaired by the drivers view, only 2 repairs 4 inches away are repairable legally. If the crack is spreading a lot or if its flexing making the windshield weaker, it has to be replaced. It's best to ask Direct Quality Auto Glass over the phone or in person. We are your auto glass professionals, We will help you to figure out what to do.
  • Is windshield replacement covered by insurance? What is the claim process?
    If you have a low comfortable comprehensive deductible then your insurance company will cover the Windshield replacement at the cost of your deductible. We strongly recommend calling your insurance agent and tell them how the windshield broke with a time and date. The insurance agent will try to steer you to using Safelite for windshield repair or replacements, By law you have the right to chose any shop of your choice. When you call and request Direct Quality Auto Glass they will approve the work order and we will be in contact with you to schedule an appointment either the same or next day.
  • How long does a windshield replacement take?
    Every make and model have different installation times. On average a Proper and professional installation done by us here at direct quality auto glass takes about 2 hours. We make sure to properly remove the Cowl, wipers and other trims for a safe windshield replacement. If your vehicle is equipped with ADAS systems (lane departure camera) We always require an extra hour for a proper calibration.
  • Can a small chip or crack in the windshield be repaired, or does it need to be replaced?
    A small Windshield Rock Chip is repairable as long as the chip is not near the drivers sight of view or at the black band surrounding the windshield. Small Windshield Cracks are repairable, Here at direct quality auto glass we only repair up too 5 inches of length.
  • Does AAA cover Windshield Replacement?
    Yes, they do cover it. It all depends on the comprehensive deductible that you have. For instance, if your deductible is $500 but the cost of replacing your windshield and calibration is $1250, it would be advisable to use your comprehensive deductible. This way, you will only need to pay $500 to the auto glass shop and your insurance will cover the remaining amount. Your insurance rate is unlikely to increase as you were not at fault for the broken windshield in most cases. If your Windshield replacement is under the cost of your comprehensive deductible then we do not recommend using your insurance. The less you report the better to insurance companies.
  • How long does it take to replace the windshield?
    The time required for replacing a windshield usually depends on various factors. These factors include the type of vehicle, the specific windshield technology, and the conditions in which the replacement is being carried out. The windshield technology can include rain sensors, lane departure warning systems, or heads-up displays. The conditions such as temperature and humidity can also affect the adhesive curing times. On average, a windshield replacement that involves several technology factors takes around three hours to complete. This duration includes the time required for safe drive away, calibration, cleaning, and inspection.
  • How long to leave tape on after windshield replacement?
    The duration for which you need to keep the tape on your new windshield may vary depending on various factors such as the type of urethane adhesive used, the weather conditions, and the instructions provided by the person who installed the windshield. Our installations usually come with a 30-minute urethane kit, and we typically advise customers to leave the tape on for an hour.In the case where a 3-hour urethane was used, we strongly advise leaving the tape on until the next morning.
  • How often should I replace my windshield wipers?
    It is recommended to replace your windshield wipers every six to twelve months, depending on their condition and usage. The actual frequency of replacement can vary based on factors such as weather conditions, quality of the wipers, usage, and signs of wear. We suggest investing in affordable standard windshield wipers instead of expensive ones.
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