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Understanding Warranties on Auto Glass Repair |
Whenever you have new glass installed in your motor vehicle from an approved glass company, you will have a warranty of some sort for the windshield repair. There are complete warranties and limited warranties available on most installations. Most of the time, the warranty is in effect if you own the motor vehicle. In many other cases, there will some form of limited warranty available for purchase. The staff at the auto glass company should have warranty information. Most windshield replacements come with a warranty of some sort.
A warranty on an installed windshield repair or glass in your automobile will cover any defects, damages, or other issues that may arise with the installation or the manufacture of the glass and the glass itself. This also includes a warranty on the seal and the other parts that are used in the installation. However, if the automobile has some rust on the body around the window seal, then the warranty may or may not cover the repair.
If the glass breaks, cracks, comes loose or any other defective situation that alters the work completed on the glass, the warranty will cover the repairs. Other things that may be covered under a glass installation warranty would be stress cracks, leaks, breaks or damages to the seal or a number of other problems that could arise from the installation or manufacture of the glass. Most warranties will not cover inflicted damage such as breakage from another wreck or additional vandalism.
When you go to pick up your automobile from the glass company you should ask the technician who prepared the windshield repair or the person working the front counter about the warranty. Most installations will have some form of warranty, rather it comes with the installation or it is something that the customer has to purchase in addition to the parts and service.
It is very important to fully understand this warranty before you leave, so that you will know exactly what to do if you ever have a problem with the new glass or with the installation of the glass. The staff of the auto glass company should be able to explain your glass warranty to you in complete detail.
Don't be afraid to ask questions at the auto glass company about the warranty. You will also want to make sure that you get a copy of the warranty signed and in writing, and you should keep a copy of the glass warranty in your glove box with the other important automobile papers and records.
If you do not own your car, and the only warranty option that you have is to purchase one, then you really should consider purchasing one. The auto glass company can give you information about purchasing a warranty. It is very important to be covered in case of an accident or a defect.
Ask the auto glass company staff about what options are available to you regarding the purchase of a glass warranty. Most warranties do not cost much money and most are a one time investment. It is always better to be safe than sorry; so if your installation does not include a warranty, you should consider purchasing one.
Most windshield repairs come with a warranty; and most of these warranties will be in effect for as long as you own the car. However, the warranty cannot be transferred from person to person, so as soon as you get rid of the automobile, the glass warranty will become invalid and null. It is a good idea to clearly understand the limits of your warranty and understand which conditions can make it null and void.
Some of the things to watch out for that could be covered by your glass warranty are defects in the parts, stress cracks, loose molding, air noise, and leaks. All of these things are normally covered by the warranty. The only things that are not covered by the warranties are another accident, vandalism, or a crime related incident. Simple wear and tear are usually not included on the glass warranty. The auto glass company will be able to tell you what is covered on your warranty and what is not covered.
In conclusion, when you go to have your windshield repair, one of the main things that you need to get information on is the type of warranty and what the warranty offers on your newly installed auto glass. There are different types of warranties that offer different things. Therefore, when you go to pick up your motor vehicle, you will definitely want to acquire about the warranty information.
Article written by David Warren
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