i used to work in a glass shop and a body shop, i have put many windshields in . and seen some pop out in a collision but 90% of the ones involved in a collision was factory installed windshields they will all pop out in a severe collision, The factory seal is the same as a replacement seal. if it is done properly. all of your glass shops are supposed to meet regualtions on this, not saying all do. I can say it is easier to remove a factory windshield than to remove a replacement. your dealer ships replace them every day, upon arrival, they are sometimes damaged during shipping.so there is no real guarantee it hasnt already been replaced, its safer to drive through a clear view than a busted cracked glass, sounds to me like the shop has doubhts in thier work , some places do not have the staff, the equipment to replace them and do not want the hassle and the job of doing a job that they dont feel comfortble with but they dont want to loose a $ so they want tell you that. so i would strngly recomend going to another shop. ask your dealership, .. just choose the best shop and repairs do not take the cracks away they just stop them from spreading further. if it is in your view it will not pass state inspection for a inspection sticker. just make sure the shop uses factory glass not a generic replacemnt. this could indeed cause the above .. but the proper glass for that car and installed correct . will stay in as good as the original .. i can promise you that... good luck. and just a point of advice if it was the case of this during a collision what risk would u rather take? if you drive with the current spider cracks obstructing your view you are more likely have a accident correct? now if you replace it and its done correctly . are you as likley to have a collision? and most car accidents doesnt cause windshiled damages, and if the passenger is wearing the seat belt will he or she go thru the windshield? and if not wearing glass or no glass the passenger will not be stopped by the glass, in a sever accident. so i would strongly suggest telling this shop where to stick it. and go else where. and one other thing if the collision is sever enuff you think the glass is gonna be strong enough to keep the roof up? you can take the wind shiled out and have same results.... I have heard all excuses of being in the wrong business but these guys sureley is in wrong kind of business. LOL sorry so long of a answer .. hope you make the correct decision. good luck.Is it true that having your car windshield replaced makes it unsafe?
if you need to drive it immeadiatley... before the adhesive sets up
it's unsafe... it needs to cure for the windshield to be safe
That only happens 70% of the time.
It only makes it unsafe until the adhesive is dry, after that the hold should be just as strong as the factory one. i workd at a body shop for awhile and we did lots of windsheild replacements and i never heard of it being unsafe after its dry
Sounds like a right load of crap to me. As far as im aware its just as safe with a new windscreen.
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That just does not make any sense, go to another shop and ask them.
Never heard that one before... Which ever is more cost efficient I would do. Shop around for prices.
I've replaced my windshield 3 times... never had a problem
I have never in my life heard that replacing a windshield is unsafe, and I go through a windshield every year here in Arizona. You may want to call another place and ask them. I think it's BS.
First time i hear such thing... You have me worried now.
I've had mine replaced twice!
I never heard of it. I hope that isn't the case because I just had my windshield replaced 2 weeks ago. Either way, driving with a cracked windshield that bounced around when going over bumps and splashed me from underneath during wet conditions can't be safer than having it replaced.
sounds like they don't want to do the work.
If they do it right it is just as safe as factory. I'd call someone else. Get a junkyard window if you can, they are MUCH cheaper.
Not necessarily true. Yes, when you have a windshield replaced, you'll break the orginal factory seal and that seal will never be the same. However, if you don't get the windshield replaced, you have loss of vision (especially if it's cracked all across the driver's side), run the risk of getting a ticket for having your view obstructed, and the more it cracks, the weaker the glass becomes and you run the risk of more potential damage to your car and to yourself if an accident occurs. The rule is if the crack is under the size of a quarter, fix it; if it's bigger, replace it.
Run from this shop. That is totally wrong!!! They are just trying to sell what they have. A replacement windshield, properly installed is as good as original, and better than one that is pitted and cracked. If you have comprehensive insurance often glass has no deductible.
Stay away from these guys.
Find another repair shop. One with a better attitude.
Nope they don't pop out, when set.
Did they want you to sell the car?
Napa stores sell a $10 repair stuff for cracks. Makes them invisible. It says.
You'll need to call a different windshield repair shop if that is what they are telling. I California if we have a cracked windshield we can get a ticket. The right place will make sure it is safe to drive. I have had mine replaced in the past and had no problems with. A lot of these repair places like to take advantage of women so be careful. Call around.
I have had chip repair done and it is still fine after 4 years, but every windshield I have had replaced has leaked. So if they leak I would assume they are not sealed as well as before. Not sure you could ever get a seal as good as the original.
This is the first time I have ever heard of that. I'll bet they would charge more to repair the windshield than what a new one would cost. I would take it somewhere else and have the windshield replaced.
if the company is using shoddy workmanship,and sub standard glues in the ';fix'; then yes,course if anything went wrong id sue the hell out of the shop for criminal negligence. a reputable shop will guarantee their work,use trained employees,and use factory recomended adhesives. if the shop is reputable there wont be anything wrong and it will be as if the car just had the factory install the windshield. ask your insurance company for any local shops that do this service,and to recomend a shop. if your in florida,the insurance carrier foots the bill for the windshield
What ever you do, go to another repair shop. Must have been some guy walking past on the street that answered the phone. When a windshield is replaced by a reputable shop the adhesive is compatable with that used at the factory. The only time it could lessen the strength would be before the adhesive is fully set. It is like tooth paste when it comes out of the tube, only black. It begins to set up as soon as it is exposed to the air. And yes it is a very important part of the vehicle strength.
That is complete bologna!! It is only unsafe if the adhesive is not completely set.
LOL..
Honey.. that's the biggest load of cr*p I've ever heard!
UNSAFE is not replacing it! When they replace the windshield and they do a good job it will not come off flying and hurl everyone out of the car. It wouldn't do that even if it DID come off, which it isn't!
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BS, they are wrong.
Yes, it is somewhat true. No aftermarket replacement can be of same quality as that of factory installation. As a matter of fact, the windshield is a major body structural component, and some vehicles - like ford vans - actually may collapse without it. Needless to say, water leaks, wind noise, etc. may develop as a result of windshield replacement. That's why it's always better to repair a windshield whenever possible than to replace it. Of course, if it's broken completely or cracked all the way across, there is no choice, and it has to be replaced.
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