| Guarantees and Warranties |
| Written by Genny Clark | |
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Auto glass may or may not have a warranty from your car's manufacturer. If you have an extended warranty on your vehicle, the repair costs, and sometimes the replacement costs, will be covered by that warranty.
Find any paperwork you have for the warranty or call the warranty holder directly to find out if the services you need are covered.Insurance is also a service that may or may not cover the replacement of your windows or repairs of them. In most cases, auto insurance companies will cover the costs if you have the right type of coverage. In order to know if this service is covered, contact your agent. It is important to consider how the glass broke. For example, if you were involved in a car accident, you will need to report that accident to your insurance company to have a claim filed. In some situations, your insurance company will direct you to the glass repair companies to contact for service, too. When using your auto insurance for these repairs, follow their directions on filing a claim so you are reimbursed. Some auto glass repair companies are willing to give you a guarantee of service for the replacement or repair job they do for you. Most companies will allow you to pay a small fee, called an insurance guarantee, for this service. For example, some companies offer free chip repair service, which is used in the event that your newly installed (by the company) windshield is chipped. All companies should provide you with a limited guarantee on their service. This will include any mistakes they make in installation or any immediate problems you have after they have placed the glass on your vehicle. For example, if you find that the windshield is leaking after they have installed it, call the company directly and ask for repair service. This guarantee of service should be something you learn about before you actually work with the company, though. Auto glass repair services will also provide you with a nationwide guarantee that's lifetime (though not all companies do this.) Sometimes, paying a bit more for this service or added feature may be worth it. They will provide you with service and repairs as needed for your auto glass for many needs. Other companies will provide 12-month breakage guarantee services. What is important is to know what type of guarantee they are offering and how to file a claim should you need to.For window, windshield or other glass repair for your vehicle, talk to experts that can provide you with the best fit. In most cases, a quality company that goes a quality installation is a onetime need, since most windshields last longer than the life of the car. |
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