Windshield Repair Oklahoma City

Windshield Replacement 411

While we are a windshield chip repair only company we realize that there are times that a windshield can't be repaired and getting a replacement is the only answer. We at Glass Aid, are regularly asked what glass shop we recommend for windshield and auto glass replacement. Therefore we have put together information to help you find a place to get a safe windshield replacement.

Critical For Surviving An Auto Accident - Unlike many other parts a windshield is a major safety component and in an accident it can be key as to whether you or a loved one walk away from a wreck, are permanently injured or become a fatality.

The windshield has been described as being the third most important safety component on an auto behind number one seat belts and number two airbags.

The photos below show both an improperly installed windshield on the left and how a properly replaced windshield on the right can protect you as well as your passengers during an auto accident.

Both these vehicles were in the Oklahoma city area; the safe windshield replacement on the right was installed by an NGA Certified glass technician, working for an AGRSS Register shop.

The unsafe windshield replacement left, was so badly installed only a about 2 inch length of urethane was actually bonded to the corner. Both down the A-Pillar (side) nearly half way down and close to half way across the roof line the urethane had never been in contact with the windshield. It's no wonder that the windshield popped out.

Unsafe replacement popped out in an Oklahoma City accident.

This replacement windshield performed it's safety mission.

Besides the obvious that a windshield keeps out rain or snow, not to mention bugs from getting inside your car it also serves several safety functions. Unfortunately news reports have shown as many as 3 out of 4 windshields are improperly replaced; with many times the auto or truck owner not even knowing there was a problem. Our own "Windshield Safety page" cites many of these news reports about unsafe windshield replacements.

Among these safety functions we believe these 3 are the most important.

Passenger Side Air Bags - Many of these deploy against the windshield in accident. If the windshield isn't installed properly the windshield can be blown out. Not only would the passenger not have airbag protection they could be slammed into the open area of the dash, which could result in even more injury.

Roof Crush - On autos and trucks the windshield helps with roof support. A windshield that isn't properly replaced can come out in a roll over accident, resulting in dangerous roof crush that can cause serious injury or death. Though roll over accidents represent a small number of accidents, they account for a high percentage of death and serious injuries.

Safety Restraint System - A windshield is designed to keep the driver and passengers safely inside the vehicle during an auto accident. If ejected you have an 8 out of 10 chance at being killed.

Click on the buttons below to learn information you should know when replacing your windshield. We've included a shopping list that you can print and use. Just click on the image to get a pdf version.