Things to Consider Before RequestingWindshield Repair in St. Charles, MO

Wrong. Driving with a broken windshield is dangerous. Windshield cracks can spread across your line of sight while you're driving, and decrease the structural integrity of your windshield. This will reduce its effectiveness at blocking debris, and protectiveness in the event of an accident.

Also, it's illegal to drive with a crack in your line of vision here in Missouri, and your vehicle will not pass a safety inspection. Waiting until it spreads, you may disqualify your chances of getting it repaired.

Nope. While you may not have to pay the glass company for your new windshield, you do wind up paying for it through higher insurance rates. The average windshield now costs around $300, and some go as high as $1000 on newer vehicles. You better believe your insurance company will notice a $300–$1000 claim on your insurance, and apply that accordingly to your monthly rate.

One of Glas Tek's technicians can come out to diagnose your windshield (we do that for free, btw) to see if a windshield repair is a viable option. A $60 claim instead of $300 is less likely to raise your rates. If you have a deductible, your insurance company will usually waive the deductible and pay for the repair, costing you $0 out of pocket.

It's easy to think so, but no. There are several different aftermarket glass manufacturers, and each manufactures its glass to different specifications. When your car was manufactured, the windshield was installed at the factory with an extremely strong adhesive that creates a safe, leak-proof seal.

When a new windshield is installed, it is impossible to duplicate this using aftermarket methods. There is a possibility that your new windshield could leak or even could lose its grip during an accident and cause your airbags to malfunction, placing you and your family at great risk.