Windshields: Cracks, Long Cracks, Calibration, and Replacement
Park Automotive Windshield Service
Windshield Replacement
Park Automotive is more than just a mechanic shop. We are also your one-stop-shop for windshield replacements, long crack repairs, and chips.
Park Automotive Auto Glass provides quick and easy service for windshields, mirrors, side and rear windows, plus cracks and chips. Our goal is the give you the best price, quality service, and friendly experience.
You may be able to repair your windshield, provided the chips and cracks are less than the size of a toonie and do not directly impact the driver’s line of sight. Our professional windshield installation experts will assess the damage and determine the best course of action, with your approval, prior to beginning the job.
At Park Automotive, with every windshield replacement you will receive 6 months free Roadside Assistance on any Makes & Models. No appointment Necessary!
Windshield Cracks
Have a cracked windshield? If caught early, these cracks can be easily fixed. Sometimes, however, you may have to replace the entire windshield. Park Automotive will help you determine when a crack is a quick windshield fix and when you’ll need to swap it out.
While there is a chance a crack may mean you have to pay for a whole new windshield, if you catch it soon enough, a simple repair may be all you need. You should check with your insurance provider, as they may cover minor fixes to prevent the need for larger windshield replacement claims.
The length of the crack in your windshield is the easiest way to tell whether you’ll need to replace your windshield or if it is repairable. If you lay a dollar bill lengthwise over the crack and can see it from around the edges, that’s a good indicator that you’ll need a replacement. If you can’t see the crack, get it repaired immediately and it will help prevent the crack from expanding over time.
Minor crack repair is straightforward, and a Park Automotive technician can typically complete it in a couple of hours. In most cases, cracks will be on one side of the windshield or the other. If a rock hits the outside of a windshield, the crack typically remains on that side, even after expanding. While it can be hard to tell, you should have a careful look at the crack to see if it goes all the way through.
Windshield’s with cracks extending to the edge need to be replaced as soon as possible. Cracks that reach the edge are the most likely to expand and may lead to complete glass failure.
Windshield Long Cracks
One of the most common causes of a long windshield crack in Edmonton is due to northern Alberta’s temperature fluctuations. A small, thin crack can often result in spreading across the depth of your windshield, impairing your vision, and becoming a nuisance.
Park Automotive can repair long windshield cracks anywhere from 2 inches up to 10 inches in length. Top priority is safety, so if the glass is deemed not strong enough to withstand regulation standards, a full replacement is recommended.
When considering fixing the crack, here are a few questions to ponder:
- How long is the crack?
- Is the crack straight or jagged?
- How old is the crack in your windshield?
- What is the duration of exposure of the crack to the elements?
The best time to repair a crack, is just after it has happened. It’s best to bring your vehicle in for an examination promptly after damage. This also saved time and money in the long run.
Come into Park Automotive and have our trained technicians have a look and repair your long cracks with no appointment necessary. With your service we will also offer 6 months free Roadside Assistance!
Windshield Calibration
What does it mean to have your windshield re-calibrated?
With the advancement of Driver Assistance Program, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) directly correlate with your front windshield. Therefore, ADAS communicates with your front windshield. To ensure communication remains correct and safe, Park Automotive has invested in a brand new, state of the art, windshield calibration system.
Without a doubt, Park Automotive, located in the heart of Sherwood Park, AB, has you covered for all of your windshield repairs and calibrations.
We have the tools to calibrate all Makes & Models with no appointment necessary! Included in your service we also offer 6 months free Roadside Assistance.