Anyway to inspect a windshield replacement?

[GasX]

My cracked Explorer windshiled is being replaced right now. anything I can look for to make sure they did a good job before paying them?

 

[EagleKeeper]

Drive to check for windnoise.

As long as the warranty the windhsield, you will be OK.

It takes 1-2 days for the glass to set properly in the frame (adhesive to cure).

A quality place will warranty the window against stress cracks.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: Mwilding
My cracked Explorer windshiled is being replaced right now. anything I can look for to make sure they did a good job before paying them?

Other than look at it there really isn't much you can do. Just watch for leaks in the next few days/weeks.

 

[GasX]

I should be all set, but I'll get it on the highway to check for noise tomorrow...

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[EagleKeeper]

$$ - or is this an insurance item?

 

[GasX]

Originally posted by: EagleKeeper
$$ - or is this an insurance item?

cash

pretty cheap really ~ $250

my mechanic wanted $500

 

[dmw16]

I think those come to you services are not good. They don't tell you to let the car sit for a few hours first and all of that. The windshield is critical to the function of the passenger side airbag. I guess it's water under the bridge now. But for others out there, take your car to a glass shop that uses PGP glass.

 

[flot]

Originally posted by: dmw16
I think those come to you services are not good. They don't tell you to let the car sit for a few hours first and all of that. The windshield is critical to the function of the passenger side airbag. I guess it's water under the bridge now. But for others out there, take your car to a glass shop that uses PGP glass.

Why would you have to let the car sit for a few hours?

I see safelite trucks all over the place (and I'm 1000 miles away) I think you did good for $250. A company that specializes in glass replacemnet will have a MUCH better shot at doing it right than a mechanic, dealership, etc, that only does it once in a while. (actually I'm sure the dealerships would outsource it and just mark it up 50%)

 

[GasX]

Originally posted by: flot

Originally posted by: dmw16
I think those come to you services are not good. They don't tell you to let the car sit for a few hours first and all of that. The windshield is critical to the function of the passenger side airbag. I guess it's water under the bridge now. But for others out there, take your car to a glass shop that uses PGP glass.

Why would you have to let the car sit for a few hours?

I see safelite trucks all over the place (and I'm 1000 miles away) I think you did good for $250. A company that specializes in glass replacemnet will have a MUCH better shot at doing it right than a mechanic, dealership, etc, that only does it once in a while. (actually I'm sure the dealerships would outsource it and just mark it up 50%)

You let the car sit so the glue can cure. They also tell you no car washes for 2 days.

The guys that just did my car already replaced 7 winshields today. they have the whole process down pat.

you assesment on how mechanics handle it is spot on.

 

[Minjin]

Even experts will sometimes screw up. No way you'll know until a few weeks of driving in the rain.

I had one changed by a guy that my garage always uses. Very competent and knows what he's doing. Maybe a week after he changed my windshield, I was driving down the road while it was snowing outside. My face kept getting little droplets of water on it. I checked the windows and they were up and tight. Same with the door. Finally, I noticed that over on the passenger side of the windshield, a little snow fountain was coming out of my dash. Actually, it was snow that was being forced by the high air pressure at the base of the windshield through a tiny gap in the glue, under the moulding, and out the top of my dash. I called him up and he fixed it. As said above, as long as the guy is reputable and has a warranty, there's nothing to worry about.

 

[seanc85]

Originally posted by: dmw16
I think those come to you services are not good. They don't tell you to let the car sit for a few hours first and all of that. The windshield is critical to the function of the passenger side airbag. I guess it's water under the bridge now. But for others out there, take your car to a glass shop that uses PGP glass.

Actually, saflite autoglass is one of the more reputable windshield repair companies around, either in shop or at home.
Plaese explain your logic, How does the fact that they will come to you for the repairs make them unreputable?
Especially considering that in many cases, the car is undrivable until the windshield is replaced.