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Why a Quality Windshield Replacement Service is Important

by NJ Payless Auto Glass on 10/02/13

You might wish to have your windshield replaced for a number of reasons even if the damage is not very significant. Under some circumstances, it may be a better option to have the windshield repaired instead. Windshield repair can help you regain the soundness of your damaged windshield while also minimizing any cosmetic damage as well. On the other hand, repairing is not always a recommended option as your windshield may get shattered, pitted or scratched due to various reasons.

These may include abrasions caused by your car’s windscreen wipers clearing sand and salt in areas where sand and salt are required to increase traction and melt ice. More commonly, damage may be caused by road debris or gravel splashed onto your windshield by other vehicles. Occasionally, hail or storm damage is also a cause for damaged windshields.

The reasons for needing to replace the windshield aside, ensuring that the windshield installation is done properly is critical to your safety on the road. This is because while windshields are designed to protect you from wind, dust and insects, they also support the roof and provide structural integrity to the car. Car makers have to adhere to strict standards of the FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) and there are specific rules related to windshield mounting.
Therefore, if you are having your windshield repaired, you have to ensure that it is done properly. This includes ensuring that the proper adhesive (in most cases urethane) is used and the windshield itself is of an acceptable quality. Other than these factors, the auto glass replacement service also ensures that the installation process does not damage the car and any other parts that had to be removed to facilitate the installation of the windshield have been properly reinstalled.
Perhaps most importantly of all, the auto glass replacement service should ensure that the windshield is set properly so that it supports the roof. All materials used should meet the FMVSS 212 and 219 standards while the vehicle itself must conform to the FMVSS 216 standard (which specifies requirements for roof crush resistance over the passenger compartment) after the windshield is replaced.
In many modern cars, the windshield also serves another important purpose; it provides support to passenger side airbags during deployment. However, an improper installation may lead to the side airbags not deploying in the event of a collision or accident. Therefore the importance of ensuring that your windshield is installed properly is paramount to your safety.
To ensure that your windshield replacement is done properly, you should visit a reliable auto glass service. NJ Payless Auto Glass  provides quality services to you and our mobile installers will even perform repairs or replacements at your home, office or wherever you vehicle is located free of cost and you can get a quote from us in less than five minutes. 

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Windshield Replacement: OEM or Aftermarket?

by NJ Payless Auto Glass on 10/01/13

If your windshield gets damaged, then the first thing you need to decide is whether it can be repaired or replaced. As there are no clearly defined rules regarding auto glass repair, it is best left to certified repair specialists to decide whether your windshield may be repaired. If they find that your windshield needs to be replaced, you then have a choice to select an OEM windshield or an aftermarket windshield.

OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) spare parts are made by the company that originally manufactured the product. As a practical example, imagine that you own a Lexus. The OEM windshields on your Lexus will be those that are made by Lexus. Alternatively, Lexus may source the windshields used in your car from a third party, in which case that third party would be the OEM.

You can get OEM windshields from approved automobile dealerships or from an OEM distributor. OEM windshields from a manufacturer-approved automobile dealership are produced by the company that makes the windshields that are factory fitted into a car. These are made in accordance with the specifications set by the car manufacturer. The latter are also made to meet the specifications of the car manufacturer but by another windshield maker.

Aftermarket spare parts, on the other hand, are not manufactured by OEM. They are often cheaper than OEM products and may be of a better or worse quality since they are not made to meet the specifications set by the car manufacturer

Car owners therefore face the dilemma of choosing between a significantly cheaper aftermarket windshield and an OEM windshield for their cars. Unfortunately, there are no guidelines a user to follow as the quality varies significantly between aftermarket manufacturers and car models. A lot depends on your financial standing and the insurance you have signed up for.

If you are having a leased vehicle repaired, you should opt for OEM windshields because dealers do not accept aftermarket glass. This is because aftermarket glass does not carry the same guarantee as an OEM windshield does.

NJ Payless Auto Glass  offers free mobile glass service so that you can have your windshield replaced at your home, office or wherever your car is located. Our team of mobile installers are not only extremely helpful and friendly, they are also NGA (National Glass Association) certified and highly trained professionals who know their job. 

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Vandalism Safety Tips

by NJ Payless Auto Glass on 10/01/13

Unfortunately, many of our customers report that their auto glass damage is due to vandalism. Our vandalism safety tips can help you learn how to prevent vandalism and what to do if you have been a victim.

My car has been vandalized. What can I do?

If you are the unfortunate victim of vandalism, you can:

• Contact your local law enforcement agency to determine if a vandalism report needs to be filed
• Contact NJ Payless Auto Glass to get your Glass Repaired and protect your vehicle from further vandalism
• Contact your insurance company if you have additional damage to your vehicle or consult them about property losses
• If your wallet has been stolen, contact your bank to cancel any bank, credit cards and/or checks
• If your keys were stolen, consider changing the locks on your home
• If your cell phone was stolen, contact your service provider
• If your credit cards were stolen, consider creating a fraud report with all three credit agencies:

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