What is your windshield IQ?

North Shore Auto Glass Repair & Replacement

Professional auto glass replacement and repair is critical to your auto's ability to be driven safely as well as everyone's protection. Having sub-standard replacement glass or low-quality installation services is hazardous for everyone in the car.

Your windshield is more than a shield for wind. It is also there to protect you from flying rocks, sand, birds, shredded tires, severe weather and one hundred other likely dangers. What is your windshield IQ?

Most automotive safety experts rank the windshield as the third most important safety component in today’s vehicles, right behind seat-belts and airbags. Laws require seat-belt use and prevent tampering with airbags, but there are no laws about quality windshield replacements.Below are just a few things to be aware of if you need work performed. Discovering the answers before getting any repairs performed will make the experience easier.

To Consider:

1. Is your new windshield or window OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) certified? If you don't know, you should make it a point to find out before the work is done.
2. Is the glass professional qualified? 
3. Will the glass company work with your insurance? This is an important question so be sure to ask.
4. Is there a warranty on the glass? Is it in writing?
5. Is there any guarantee for the work? If an issue does occur, do you believe it will get taken care of to meet your needs? 

All Glass Doctor North Vancouver auto glass experts are fully qualified to make your vehicle's glass it's safest. All of our windshields are OEM certified and we are an ICBC Express location. We can also work with most other insurance providers including those from out of province. All of out windshields come with a G12 Guarantee, in writing  that if you require a windshield replacement within a year of the original date that we replaced it, we will repair your windshield or replace it. Terms & Conditions apply.

Split and raked flat windshield on a 1952 DeSoto. 

A little bit of history: Early windshields were made of ordinary window glass, but that could lead to serious injuries in the event of a crash. A series of lawsuits led up to the development of stronger windshields.  They were replaced with windshields made of toughened glass and were fitted in the frame using a rubber or neoprene seal. The hardened glass shattered into many mostly harmless fragments when the windshield broke. These windshields, however, could shatter from a simple stone chip. In 1919, Henry Ford solved the problem of flying debris by using the new French technology of glass laminating. Windshields made using this process were two layers of glass with a cellulose inner layer. This inner layer held the glass together when it fractured. Between 1919 and 1929, Ford ordered the use of laminated glass on all of his vehicles.

Modern, glued-in windshields contribute to the vehicle's rigidity, but the main force for innovation has historically been the need to prevent injury from sharp glass fragments. Almost all nations now require windshields to stay in one piece even if broken, except if pierced by a strong force. Properly installed automobile windshields are also essential to safety; along with the roof of the car, they provide protection to the vehicle's occupants in the case of a roll-over accident

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Windshield = Third Most Important Safety Component

Windshield Replacement Safety Tips

Before you get behind the wheel, remember car maintenance isn’t just under the hood.
A cracked windshield is a safety risk. It can impair the driver’s vision and put passengers at risk. Not to mention, most automotive safety experts rank the windshield as the third most important safety component in today’s vehicles, behind seat-belts and airbags. Laws require seat-belt use and prevent tampering with airbags, but there are no laws about windshield replacements.

Consumers should ask these four questions before a replacement windshield installation:

1. Will the old adhesive be removed from the vehicle frame? If the adhesive isn’t removed down to the adhesive manufacturer’s recommended level, the fit may not be tight and the new adhesive won’t bond correctly.

2. Will the technician wear gloves to keep from contaminating the glass? If oil and dirt get on the edges, the new adhesive (called urethane) may not bond correctly.

3. Will the new urethane adhesive stand up to the high deployment pressure of airbags? The best available manufacturer equivalent urethane adhesive should be used, not butyl tape. Ask for adhesive made by Dow, Sika or the original car maker’s adhesive supplier.

4. How long does the urethane adhesive need to set until the vehicle can be driven? Every urethane has a “safe drive-away time.”

The Auto Glass Safety Council™ (AGSC), formerly AGRSS®, promotes safe auto glass industry standards, which an auto glass technician should follow. Glass Doctor voluntarily supports the standard glass replacement procedures approved by AGSC, and Glass Doctor shops offer original equipment manufactured (OEM) windshields. Only OEM glass can provide the quality necessary to ensure a proper fit, which greatly reduces the safety risks.

For more information, visit www.glassrepairnorthvancouver.com

This month, and every month, be car care aware and stay safe. For more information on how you can be Car Care Aware, visit www.carcare.org.

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Best Product at Best Possible Price

Best Product at Best Possible Price

We pride ourselves in offering very competitive pricing and highest level of quality. Glass Doctor® of North Vancouver provides the best quality glass at the best possible price.

Windows
Glass Doctor provides every type of replacement glass for homes and businesses. We also install security glass for high risk environments. Energy efficient windows and replacement glass are essential for managing the energy costs of your home and office. Glass Doctor of North Vancouver uses state of the art glass in all of its replacement products. We provide insulating glass to fit every opening.

Store Fronts
We install and maintain storefront glass and storefront doors. We supply and replace glass, door closers, exit devices, panic hardware, mail slots and package doors.

Table Tops
Glass Doctor provides custom measured and fitted glass table tops. Our experienced technicians will come to your home for an informative consultation on edge work detail, glass color, thickness and safety issues related to glass tops.

Shower/Tub Enclosures
Glass Doctor is the here to help with the design and installation of custom shower enclosures. We offer a wide variety of shower doors to fit any budget. Bring us your bathroom glasspirations today so we can make them a reality.

Mirrors
Mirrors add a new and unique look to any home or business. We furnish and install vanity mirrors, mirrored walls, custom bar mirrors and shelving. 

Doors

All doors require tempered or laminated safety glass. Many doors today are furnished with insulated glass to increase the energy efficiency of the product. We can match almost any Insulated safety glazing product.

Auto Glass
Call Glass Doctor first for a high quality, Original Equipment Manufacturer quality windshield. We handle all the insurance details for you and use certified technicians to guarantee a secure, full warranty installation

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