Do You Have Windshield Damage in Visalia, California?

Windshield damage is a major hazard for drivers in Visalia.  Sustaining a chip, crack or shatter in your auto glass is typically an unexpected event that can be frustrating and pose a huge safety issue.  If you have auto glass damage,  1-800-Windshield is here for you. Windshield damage is one of the hardest forms of vehicle damage to prevent because it can happen essentially anywhere and anytime.  An unsecured gallon of milk could fly out of a shipping truck on State Road 43 and take a chip out of your windshield. A passing truck could splatter your windshield with loose gravel leaving several chips behind.  No matter how your auto glass is broken, it needs to be fixed immediately.

Why should I repair my windshield?

Windshields perform a number of very important functions.  They keep natural elements such as rain, wind, and heat out of the interior of our vehicles.  They prevent airborne debris from striking vehicle occupants at high speeds.  Perhaps most importantly, they perform these duties while still affording drivers a clear view of the road ahead.  Some of the many negative consequences that may ensue from a broken windshield include:

• Worsening windshield damage
• Occupant frustration and discomfort caused by natural elements
• Vehicle interior damage caused by natural elements
• Occupant injury from airborne debris
• Reduced visibility caused by reduced auto glass clarity
• Accidental collisions caused by reduced visibility
• Vehicle damage caused by accidental collisions
• Occupant injury caused by accidental collisions
• Financial loss from repair and medical bills
• Frustration and stress caused by financial loss

How is auto glass repaired?

There are a number of windshield repair methods, but which one is ideal for your vehicle is impossible to determine without first inspecting it.  The majority of repair methods can be grouped into two broad categories:

• Repair with Adhesives. Windshield replacement can be expensive, and is ideally avoided whenever possible.  Minor damage that neither substantially impacts the integrity of the auto glass nor impairs visibility can often be repaired through the use of adhesive chemicals, thus sparing the owner from paying the full cost of replacement.  Adhesives work by sticking to the surfaces of a damaged area.  Once dried, the damage is sealed and will no longer spread.  Adhesive repair usually costs between $30 and $200 and takes a couple hours or less to complete.
• Installation of New Auto Glass. When repair is either not possible or not safe, all of the existing auto glass must be removed and a new windshield installed.  This process is more expensive and takes longer to complete than repair, but can lead to a safer outcome and a more satisfied customer.  It normally costs between $200 and $1,500 to install a new windshield, a process which normally takes a few hours or more.

Do I have to replace my windshield, or can I repair it?

Again, this is impossible to answer until your vehicle is inspected, as so many factors come into play.  There are a number of guidelines which you can follow to make an educated guess.

Features of repairable damage include:

• Small in size
• Limited to one or a few locations on the windshield
• Does not extend all the way through the glass
• In the form of chips or scratches
• Located outside of the driver’s direct line-of-sight

Features of damage that necessitates a windshield replacement include:

• Comparatively extensive in size
• Found in multiple locations across the windshield
• Extends straight through the glass
• In the form of cracks or missing glass
• Located where it will directly interfere with the driver’s vision

Who can repair or replace my windshield in and around Visalia, California?

1-800-Windshield can meet all of your auto glass service needs.  We are a national organization of independent windshield repair facilities with members across the United States, including in Visalia.  Our members are dedicated to working with our customers to find the most cost-effective and safest repair methods available to them, and then to complete those repairs with professionalism, high quality service, and professional grade materials.  We care about excellence, which is why we don’t let just anyone join.  In fact, we only allow a single provider to join per county.  If you are looking for a national name in service with the convenience of a local repair facility and experience with California rules and standards, than 1-800-Windshield is the right choice for you. 

How do I get started?

If you can remember the number 1-800-Windshield, then all you need to do is pick up the phone and dial.  You can also  complete the form on this webpage and send it to us. We will respond quickly with additional details.

Our members service vehicles from communities across Tulare County, including:

Allensworth

Alpaugh

Cutler

Delft Colony

Dinuba

Ducor

Earlimart

East Orosi

East Porterville

East Tulare Villa

Exeter

Farmersville

Goshen

Ivanhoe

Lemon

Lindcove

Lindsay

Linnell Camp

London

Matheny

Monson

Orosi

Patterson Tract

Pixley

Plainview

Poplar-Cotton Center

Porterville

Richgrove

Seville

Springville

Strathmore

Sultana

Terra Bella

Teviston

Three Rivers

Tipton

Traver

Tulare

Visalia

West Goshen

Woodlake

Woodville