If you're a vehicle owner, then you may have experienced the shock when a rock hits your windshield on the highway.
Depending on the damage, you may have even had your windshield repaired or replaced by your local Glass Doctor. Windshields are not the only component of a vehicle that can suffer damage. You need to replace car windows that sustain significant damage.
At Glass Doctor of Greers Ferry, AR, we've witnessed different incidents, such as stray softballs and vandalism, leading to car window breakage. If that has happened to your vehicle, then our skilled service professionals have the knowledge to assist you.
Types of Cars Windows
At Glass Doctor of Greers Ferry, AR, we replace various types of car windows, so you can drive your vehicle safely. Some of these windows include:
- Door Glass
- Driver side and passenger side windows are vital to the safe operation of your vehicle. Both clarity and an uninhibited view from these windows is important.
- Sunroofs and Moonroofs
- A broken sunroof or moonroof can let water, dirt, or debris into your car and cause more damage.
- Quarter Glass
- Quarter glass is that small piece of glass found behind the doors and above the rear wheel of your vehicle. It is also known as a valance window.
- Power Window Regulators
- A mechanism called a "power window regulator" controls modern vehicle windows. Power window regulators may fail from time to time because of a number of different problems. The good news? Your local Glass Doctor can replace the power window regulators in your car doors.
Front & Rear Windshields
Need help repairing or replacing your rear or front windshield? Learn more about our windshield replacement services by visiting our windshield services page.
Our Car Window Replacement Process
When you choose Glass Doctor, you can trust that your local Glass Doctor service professional will thoroughly inspect the damage to your vehicle and make a recommendation on replacing the windows. Your service professional will replace your window following industry standard best practices, as recommended by the AGSC (Auto Glass Safety Council).
The Glass Doctor Car Window Replacement Process
- In general, to replace your car window, your Glass Doctor service professional will:
- Carefully remove any broken glass.
- Remove any glass that’s still contained within the window frame—for car doors, this will require removing the interior door panel.
- Peel back the window seal or vapor barrier.
- Install the new window.
- Test the power window regulator.
- Replace the window seal and/or vapor barrier.
- Re-install the interior door fixtures or panel.