Professional Car Door Glass Replacement
When a car door glass shatters or is damaged, it must be replaced immediately. Aside from uncomfortable conditions caused by a missing or damaged window, the situation can also obstruct the driver's ability to see the road and spot road hazards in time to avoid a collision.
About Car Door Glass Replacement
If you're a commuter, you've likely 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. Your car door windows can also suffer from damage.
We've seen everything from a break-in to a stray softball and everything in between. Our technicians are more than just skilled in replacing windshields but also car door windows.
What Types of Car Windows Can Glass Doctor Service?
Have you ever considered just how Door Glass Driver side windows are vital to the safe operation of your vehicle? Without an uninhibited driver-side window, it's unsafe to drive your car.
- 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 are essential.
- Sunroofs and Moonroofs
- A shattered or damaged sunroof or moonroof can cause further damage to your vehicle by allowing water, dirt, or debris to enter the car.
- Quarter Glass
- The small piece of glass found behind the doors and above your car's rear wheel is called quarter glass, or a valance window, and we can replace it too.
- Power Window Regulators
- A mechanism controls modern vehicle windows called a "power window regulator." Unfortunately, power window regulators may fail from time to time due to several different problems and scenarios. Your local Glass Doctor can replace the power window regulators in your car doors.
Do You Replace Front Windshields and Back Glass?
Need help repairing or replacing your windshield? Learn more about our windshield repair and replacement services by visiting our windshield services page.
Glass Doctor's Car Window Replacement Process
When you choose Glass Doctor, you can trust that your local Glass Doctor technician will thoroughly inspect the damage to your vehicle and recommend replacing the windows. Your technician will replace your window following industry standard best practices, as the AGSC (Auto Glass Safety Council) recommends.
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.
Do You Offer Mobile Window Replacement?
Due to the nature of our car window repairs, these services must be completed in a Glass Doctor shop. This allows our technicians to ensure that the resin used to repair the crack or chip sets properly, free of dust and debris.
Car window replacement services should also be completed in a Glass Doctor shop due to the complexity of removing interior panels. Keeping the interior of car doors clean is paramount, as dust and debris may affect the function of the window's power regulators.
Does My Insurance Cover Car Window Repairs and Car Window Replacements?
Most vehicle insurance policies do cover car window replacement services. Still, when you come to Glass Doctor, we'll contact your insurance company to verify that your policy covers glass services. Glass Doctor works with all major insurance carriers—we can even handle the insurance filing for you.
Book A Car Window Replacement Appointment with Glass Doctor
Your vehicle should be safe to drive and secure to park. A broken or otherwise damaged car window may make your car dangerous to operate and leave your vehicle vulnerable to thieves. If your car windows are damaged, choose Glass Doctor to fix your panes.