Windshields have changed a lot in the past 24 years. Years ago the only thing you would find in the windshield was an antenna. Now windshields have rain sensors that turn on wiper blades automatically when it rains. They have cameras, heads up displays that show your speed and other dash gauges right on the windshield, night vision to help you see things beyond your headlights such as animals or children approaching. They even have special coatings to protect you from ultra violet rays and boast coatings to improve the sound of your stereo.

A windshield is not just a piece of glass any more. Some windshields are quite expensive. It is not uncommon to see windshields with price tags up to $1,000.00 or more. In many states, such as Colorado, insurance deductibles are high for many drivers. It makes a lot of sense to preserve the investment you already have.

So, what do you do if you have a high deductible and your windshield gets a chip or crack? Windshield chip repair has been around since the mid 1970′s. Most insurance companies wave the deductible for windshield chip repair, but what do you do if you have a crack starting at the edge of your windshield? If you call windshield repair shops you will find most shops will not repair a crack over 6 inches in length and they will almost always recommend replacement.

However, many cracks can be repaired; even windshields with cracks up to 24 inches can be saved. A new “Do-It-Yourself windshield crack repair kit has just entered the market. Crack Eraser Do It Yourself Kits are simple to use and developed from the best professional system on the market.

Windshield repair saves people serious money over replacing expensive windshields. There are many good reasons to repair instead of replacing your windshields.

The following are some reasons windshield crack repair is preferred over replacement.

1. Windshield crack repair maintains the factory seal.

2. Windshield crack repair maintains the factory strength in a collision

3. Windshield crack repair save money over replacement.

4. Windshield repair is fast usually repairs can be performed in 15 minutes.

5. Insurance companies usually waive deductible and pay for repairs.

Many glass companies say they will install rv glass but really are quite clueless on how to go about the job. Some rv windshields
are huge one piece units that are extremely heavy and the risk for a glass shop to install those is high. If the windshield is broken during installation they can’t just run to the local glass house to get another one. Just about every rv windshield is shipped from out of state to Colorado.

If your installer breaks the window during the process and you are looking to hit the road the next day with your motor-home it flat out isn’t going to happen. Usually it takes a week or so from the time the glass is ordered before it arrives to the Colorado rv glass installer.

The main distributors for rv glass are Coach Glass and Guardian Glass. These are the two manufacturers of motorhome windows, in the country. If you are going to hire a reputable RV glass shop choose a shop that has a great reputation with the rv glass manufacturers.

One of the other ways you can keep your glass repair down is to use your insurance company and ask them who they recommend. Yes having to pay a $500 deductible can damage your budget a bit, but many of these rv windows can cost $1000 or more if you have to pay fully out of pocket.

What if you have a broken side window on your motorhome? Well if you call the right company they can custom cut glass right on location. Of course if the window is tempered glass the glass will have to go through the tempering process and that can take a few days or longer.

Also check the reputation of the glass installer with RV and Motor-Home Dealers.  If you need additional help and need to talk with the most reputable and trusted rv window companies in the area you should call RV Glass Guy at 303-675-3273. Robert Aranda is the owner of this company and has an impeccable standing in the industry and community.

Typically what you are doing is paying for two windshields up front and you can’t use them on the same visit. If companies actually let you take advantage of true market pricing on a Denver windshield, then they would be going out of business in a hurry. Buy one get one free deals on windshields in Denver is not like a BOGO on ice cream at the local grocers.

When you get one of these deals you will have to jump through hoops in order to get the buy one get one windshield buy.  We’ve seen restrictions where you have to wait 6 months in order to take advanatage of the special deal. Very rarely will you be able to have two cars side by side getting their windshield replaced to get the deal.

So if you see one of those “special” deals you should ask questions. Like

• Can you get two windshields installed at the same time on different cars?
• What are the restrictions for the bogo windshield program.
• How long has the company been in business. If you have a 6 month or longer restriction make sure they” be around when you need the freebie.
• If you get the bogo right away ask what kind of glass will be installed. (this has been discussed in a previous post.)

Again, don’t get caught up in the deal of the century without knowing the facts. If you have additional questions about this or any other question related to windshields just give Dave a call at 720-296-8942

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