Windshield Repair & Replacement Services in Moncton, NB


Windshield chips and cracks are more than cosmetic blemishes. In a collision, an impacted windshield is a potentially fatal hazard. Glass Doctor® of Moncton, NB urges you to seek windshield repair or replacement services as soon as you notice damage to your auto glass.

Windshield repair at Glass Doctor of Moncton, NB

Windshield Repair and Replacement

To determine if a windshield needs a repair or replacement, the specialists at Glass Doctor of Moncton, NB consider the following:

  • Impact location: Chips in your line of sight or cracks near the glass’ edge require a replacement.
  • Impact size: Glass specialists repair windshields when chips are smaller than 3/8-inch, about the size of a quarter, or cracks are three inches or shorter.
  • Impact age: The sooner you seek our services, the better. When impacts accumulate dirt and debris, they’re more difficult to repair successfully.

Before calling Glass Doctor of Moncton, NB to schedule a repair, talk to your auto insurance provider to learn if your policy covers the cost of windshield repairs. If it does, we are happy to file the insurance paperwork for you.

Windshield Repair

Whenever it’s safe and effective, Glass Doctor of Moncton, NB prefers windshield repairs over replacements because they’re a cost-effective alternative that prevents glass impacts from becoming safety hazards.

Additional repair benefits include:

  • Convenience: We work around your schedule. In general, repairs take less than 60 minutes to complete. If your insurance policy covers the repair, our specialists will handle the windshield claim on your behalf.
  • Insurance coverage: Your auto policy may cover the cost of a windshield repair and waive the deductible.
  • Cost savings: Windshield repairs are more affordable than replacements.
  • Safety: Repairs restore a vehicle’s structural integrity and keep occupants safer during a collision.
  • Earth-friendliness: Windshield glass is difficult to recycle. Windshield repairs keeps auto glass out of landfills, reduce waste, have a smaller carbon footprint, and reduce the demand for natural resources.

Windshield Repair Steps

A glass specialist will complete the following steps:

  • Cleans the impact and surrounding area.
  • Injects a high-quality resin into the damaged area
  • Resin cures to restore the strength of the auto glass.
  • Polishes the resin to leave a clear finish.

Windshield Replacement

A windshield accounts for up to 60% of a vehicle’s structural integrity in a rollover accident, according to the Auto Glass Safety Council™ (AGSC). For this reason, Glass Doctor of Moncton, NB insists that you promptly replace or repair a damaged windshield, regardless of a crack or chip’s size.

Windshield Replacement Steps

During a windshield replacement, a glass specialist performs the following:

  • Remove the windshield, using techniques that will not damage the bonding surface.
  • Select a windshield that meets the Auto Glass Replacement Safety Standards (AGRSS).
  • Select and use an adhesive that the Auto Glass Safety Council, or AGSC, approves.
  • Install the new windshield, following AGSC standards.
  • Allow the adhesive to cure for 60 minutes to ensure a proper seal.

Glass Doctor of Moncton, NB backs its windshield replacements with the Windshield Protection Plan. With this guarantee, if the windshield receives damage within the next 12 months, we will take care of it free of charge. Exclusions apply.

Schedule an appointment with Glass Doctor of Moncton, NB for a windshield repair or replacement, or to learn more about our services.