Finding the Best Auto Glass Company for Your Car, Truck, or SUV

As owners we want to be sure that our vehicles are well-maintained and safe for driving. Some people overlook auto glass and the role it plays in the overall safety of their vehicle. For instance, the windshield helps prevent the hood from caving in if you happen to be in a rollover accident. 

This is why even the smallest chip should be of great concern. Sure, damage to the windshield looks bad, but it’s unsafe. When you find damage, you want the best auto glass technicians to either repair or replace the windshield. But how do you know who that is? 

In this blog, we’re going to give you everything you need to know about finding the best auto glass company for your car, truck, or SUV. 

1. Reputation

When you’re looking for a professional to do a job, the first thing you consider is reputation. This is the same when it comes to finding the best auto glass company. While doing your research, it’s important to pay attention to what former customers are saying. You can do that by checking out their Google reviews. 

An auto glass company with four and a half stars will more than likely give you great customer service and get the job done well and efficiently with very little inconvenience to you. 

To check out our five-star Google reviews, click here.

2. Experience

When you’re researching auto glass companies, find out how long they’ve been in business. Longevity is a great thing when it comes to this type of work. You want a technician that will have experience working on your make and model of vehicle. If you have a Toyota Camry, you want an auto glass company that is experienced with this car. 

Appalachian Auto Glass has been in business since 1986, which means we’ve been repairing and replacing windshields on all types of vehicles for nearly forty years. 

3. Certifications

As a consumer, you want your technicians to have all the necessary certifications in their field. When it comes to auto glass and windshield repair or replacement, the Auto Glass Safety Council (AGSC) provides one of the most important certifications in the auto glass industry. 

Created in the United States, the AGSC ensures technicians work to a set of standards set to keep everyone safe. If you want to check out Appalachian Auto Glass’s AGSC profile, click here. 

4. Services

What range of services does the auto glass company provide? You want to work with professionals that do much more than just repair or replace your windshield. You also want one that provides calibration of your ADAS technology. ADAS stands for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, which are the features in your vehicle that help keep you safe.

If you have any ADAS technology in your vehicle then your new windshield will need a calibration so those safety features work correctly. Why? Because the sensors and cameras are placed near the windshield. Failing to calibrate your ADAS technology can void your manufacturer warranty and possibly give your insurance company an out if you’re in a collision. 

5. Insurance

If you plan on making a claim, you’ll have to work with an auto glass company that works with your insurance. Once you discover damage to your windshield, it’s a good idea to check your policy. If you have comprehensive insurance, your provider may cover all or part of the cost, but you will likely have to meet your deductible first. 

Appalachian Auto Glass works with all insurance companies. We’ll work directly with your provider so you don’t have to. Click here to learn more about insurance claims assistance. 

6. Warranty

Only reputable auto glass companies offer warranties on their work and materials. If you find a company that doesn’t offer a warranty, run the other way. Without a warranty, the company doesn’t have to help you if something goes wrong. 

When a company offers a warranty, you know they are willing to stand behind their work 100%. Appalachian Auto Glass offers a lifetime warranty on all our work. 

7. Price

It’s never a good idea to let cost be the overwhelming factor when it comes to big jobs like repairing or replacing a windshield, but you also don’t want to pay more than you should. Get a couple quotes and go from there. But don’t sacrifice quality to save a few dollars. This approach could cost you a lot more in the long run. 

To get a free quote from Appalachian Auto Glass, click here. 

Is Your Windshield Damaged in Boone, NC or Mountain City, TN Areas?

If you have a damaged windshield in the Boone, NC, Mountain City, or Butler, TN areas, contact us at Appalachian Auto Glass. We’re the area's most trusted auto glass experts. All of our technicians are certified and we’ll be happy to work directly with your insurance company to get that claim moving along.