Autoglass Specialties

About Us

We are a private company with 30 years of experience that is dedicated to quality customer service, with emphasis on quality workmanship. We offer a lifetime warranty against leaks, defects and workmanship for as long as you own the vehicle.

Licenses / Credentials

Essex ARG Certified
Lynx Certified
NGA Master Technician
We Specialize in:

Replace all types of Auto Glass
Repair windshield chips
Custom cut flat laminate glass for street rods and custom cars
Custom cut flat laminate glass for construction equipment and fork lifts
We work with all Insurance Companies
You can Trust the Glen Ellyn Autoglass Shop

We tend to take for granted how much a windshield protects us from wind, rain and debris but other than making the drive more comfortable the windshield also protects the driver and passengers in some fairly unique ways. The windshield gives added strength to your vehicle and just like seatbelts and airbags, is an integral part of your vehicle's safety system. The structural safety of your vehicle could be compromised if you’re driving around with a cracked windshield. If you have a chip, crack or other damage to your windshield you need to see a professional Glen Ellyn auto glass dealer right away.

The proper repair or replacement of a damaged windshield is important to the safety of you and your family. The Glen Ellyn auto glass technicians are trained to ensure the job is done right. If your car windshield has a small crack or stone bruise they may be able to repair it rather than replace the entire windshield but if you have a large crack you'll need to get the windshield replaced.

Depending on the cost, you may want to pay the expense out of pocket to avoid making a claim on your insurance policy. No matter what you do, talk to an auto glass specialist first. Just be aware that if you do need to use your insurance coverage, you have the right by law to choose the Glen Ellyn auto glass shop you feel the most comfortable doing business with.

Offering Expert Glass Service

You may not know what to expect if you’ve never had to have your vehicle windshield replaced before. Thought the process is pretty straight forward, it should only be done by a qualified Glen Ellyn auto glass technician. Don't let your cousin or a friend of a friend tell you they can do it for you and save you some money. While the job may look simple enough, there is a specific procedure involved that could impact the safety of your car or truck. A Glen Ellyn auto glass technician knows what windshields and adhesives to use and will adhere to federal vehicle safety standards.

When you go to have your windshield repaired or replaced plan to be without your vehicle for at least a couple of hours. When you call them to make an appointment, you can confirm how long the Glen Ellyn auto glass shop will need to do the job. Remember that the adhesive will need some time to cure. The specific adhesive and weather conditions can affect the curing time. Ask the Glen Ellyn auto glass shop how long you should wait before you can resume normal driving.

The Glen Ellyn auto glass shop technician will begin by checking your vehicle and then covering the interior upholstery and flooring to protect them from the adhesive or other potential damage. He will then remove the wiper blades and arms along with the windshield trim before removing the old windshield. He will remove the old adhesive and apply new adhesive to the windshield frame. The Glen Ellyn auto glass technician will clean and prime the edge of windshield before installation to make certain it bonds completely to the vehicle body. After the new windshield is in place, the wipers and trim will be reinstalled and the windshield will receive a final cleaning and inspection.

Professionals at Work

Maybe you have a very small crack or stone bruise on your windshield and it seems a shame go to the expense of replacing the entire glass. Actually it’s possible that you can have it repaired instead of replaced. Windshield repair is intended to prevent the spread of damage with the use of a special clear resin. Windshield repair has greatly improved in the last few years and if done correctly is almost invisible. It’s also possible that your insurance company will cover the cost of the repair. There are times when the damage may be beyond a repair but check with a qualified Glen Ellyn auto glass repair shop to discuss your options.

You can often find do-it-yourself windshield repair kits at your local auto parts store but keep in mind that this is not a job you should try to tackle yourself. These windshield repair kits are not the same method used by the professionals and may only cause a delay in getting your windshield repaired properly. It doesn’t take much for a small crack to work its way over the whole windshield. Once the damage spreads it is impossible to repair and you’ll have no other choice but to have the windshield replaced. So don’t waste time with trying to fix the damage yourself. Contact the Glen Ellyn auto glass shop right away.

Building Trust

Of course the Glen Ellyn auto glass shop handles more than windshield repairs or replacements. Just like the name says, it’s all about auto glass. The rest of your vehicle glass is not immune to damage. Rear windows and side glass might not be as prone as the windshield but a baseball hit out of the park, excessive heat or unfortunately vandalism and theft can leave you with some broken glass. But no matter the cause, if you need a rear or side window replaced, you know where to go. A qualified Glen Ellyn auto glass shop can take care of it.

Keep in mind that a damaged windshield can make your car or truck unsafe to drive. If the damage is minor you may be able to get it repaired, but time is of the essence to get it taken care of before the crack or chip begins to spread across the window. Once that happens you will need to have the windshield replaced. But whatever the case you can count on the Glen Ellyn auto glass shop to be there to help.