Google RatingHow much does windshield replacement cost in Chicago? Pricing varies per vehicle, so we quote your exact car rather than guessing. Call or text (773) 227-5200 with your VIN and we will give you a free quote for your vehicle — glass, labor and any calibration. Here is what actually moves that number.
1. Which glass goes into your car
Dealership glass costs more than quality aftermarket glass, and the two look identical once they are installed. We install OEE-certified glass, made to the original equipment standard, and we tell you which glass is being quoted so you are not comparing two different things.
2. Whether your windshield has a camera
Many cars built in the last several years have a camera mounted behind the glass for lane warning and automatic braking. That camera has to be re-aimed after the glass comes off, and the glass itself costs more. A quote for a camera windshield is not comparable to a quote for a plain one.
3. Year, make and model
A common sedan and a large SUV with rain sensors, heating elements and a heads-up display do not use the same glass. The more features built into the windshield, the more the part costs.
4. Repair or full replacement
Not every chip needs new glass. We repair chips, not cracks. A chip repair costs far less than a replacement and takes much less time. Once a chip spreads into a crack, the windshield has to be replaced.
5. Shop visit or mobile service
We offer mobile service across Chicagoland, and same-day service may be available. Sometimes having the work done in your driveway or at your workplace is the cheaper option once you count the time you would lose coming to us.
6. Insurance
Many policies cover glass with little or no deductible. We handle the paperwork and bill insurance companies directly, so you are not paying up front and waiting on a refund.
How to keep the price honest
Get a written quote from more than one shop and compare the glass type and what is included, not just the total. If a legitimate competitor beats our quote, we will match or beat it, or give you a $100 gift card. Proof of the estimate may be required. Price match does not apply to windshields with ADAS cameras, because the calibration step has to be done properly.
Call (773) 227-5200, text us a photo, or use the quote form with your year, make and model. Quotes are free, and we have been on West Armitage Avenue since 1980.
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