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Whether your auto insurance covered it or you had to pay out of pocket for your most recent windshield replacement, it is not a small investment nor one that many car owners take lightly. Unfortunately, the truth is that over your lifetime you’ll likely have to replace three or more windshields, and the first time you’re required to face that financial blow, you’re immediately looking for ways to reduce the chances of having to do it again soon. To protect your new windshield, there are a few things you can do and the window technicians at Jet Black Tint and Glass in Redwood City are here to set you up for success.
At Jet Black Tint and Glass, we’ve replaced thousands of windshields all over California’s Bay Area and we are well aware of the lengths that vehicle owners will go to prevent this arduous task. To help make things easier for our customers, we work with auto insurance carriers to get the lowest out-of-pocket cost and we carry most current makes and model windshields so we can offer same- or next-day appointments in most cases. To help you avoid becoming a regular at our glass shop, here are our top tips for taking care of your new windshield.
We get it, you were in a rush, the glass technician was saying a lot of things, some of which were common knowledge, and despite your best listening efforts, by the time you got home, you forgot everything they said. At Jet Black Tint and Glass of Redwood City, we are more than happy to re-answer your questions over the phone and we’d much prefer you to ask us rather than consult Dr. Search-Engiene. Sure, the internet is a magical place full of answers to everything, but your glass technician will provide you information and recommendations based on the glass they installed and the techniques they used, whereas internet search results will offer paraphrased generalized advice that may or may not be the best for your car’s new windshield.
If you’re investing in a brand-new windshield, the last thing you’ll want is your old wiper blades scratching up the surface. If your wiper blades were relatively new when it came time to replace your windshield, your glass technician may say they are good enough to keep. In most cases, however, it’s best to swap out the old ones for new ones at the same time as the glass to prevent micro-scratches from damaging your new window.
If you’re shelling out the money to get a new windshield, the last thing you’d want is to slap some shoddy tint on top. At Jet Black Tint and Glass in Redwood City, our expert tint technicians install only the highest quality window tint film that’s made to last. The best part is, if your windshield was already tinted when you bring it to us for replacement, we’ll tint your windshield back to pre-replacement status at no additional charge. If you want a tint upgrade, just pay the difference!
Take it easy on your new windshield. No, it’s not fragile. Yes, it is durable. But, there’s no reason to add undue pressure or take chances! When you get your glass replaced at Jet Black Tint and Glass in Redwood City, we offer both product and craftmanship warranties, but we know that going though the hassle of getting your windshield replaced again so soon is not worth it when you can prevent damage before it happens. We highly recommend not parking beneath trees with questionable structural integrity, near places where balls are routinely hurled, or at construction sites. If the chances are high that an object will make an impact on your windshield, just avoid the area. Of course, if your job requires it, that’s another story, but for the average driver, it’s not difficult to keep your car protected.
When it comes to high-ticket items like windshields, it can be tempting to go with the cheapest installer. However, like everything else, savings doesn’t mean quality! Windshield replacement is one of the services where it’s critically important to do your homework and only trust the professionals. At Jet Back Tint and Glass, we are proud to be authorized dealers of Pilkington Glass, the industry leader in OEM and aftermarket vehicle glass. When you trust us for your auto glass repair and replacement, you can rest assured you’re getting high-quality glass that is expertly installed.
If you’ve got a windshield that’s pitted, chipped, or cracked, there’s no reason to delay repair or replacement when you’ve got the team at Jet Black Tint and Glass of Redwood City in your corner. Connect with our team to schedule your auto glass repair or replacement today!