Archive for the ‘Chip Repair’ Category

Independently Owned, Solely Responsible

Monday, July 19th, 2010

At Deals Glass, we take pride in the fact that we are independently owned and operated in a field of increasingly larger chain businesses.  While repair and replacement chains may have advantages when it comes to geographical reach and financial leeway for flashy advertising, an independently owned shop has many more advantages that benefit the customer.  In a world of mega-stores, many people have forgotten the degree of service and responsibility that was once associated with smaller businesses.

Problems occur at any business (or home for that matter), but the real indication of quality leadership and effective teamwork is how those problems are addressed.  We believe that having the owner (someone whose personal reputation is closely associated with the performance of their company),  present in the everyday operation of each individual aspect of the shop makes all the difference.  When the business owner knows each employee, and that employee’s history with the company and role in daily proceedings, problems can be solved more quickly and efficiently. (more…)

Saving with Prompt Windshield Repair

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

If you have ever been driving along and heard that distinct noise of pebble on glass, then you know that everyone dreads the sudden crack spreading across their line of vision.  Many breathe a sigh of relief when they find the point of impact and see a little chip in the glass – but not so fast.

Chip repair won’t cost as much or take as much time as replacement, but it should still be repaired as soon as possible.  Over just a short period of time moisture and dirt tend to accumulate in the damaged area, making it harder to repair without any visible evidence of the damage.   And without the proper attention things can quickly go from bad to worse.

Even after the initial impact the chip can quickly turn to a crack with the strain of every day driving, especially if there is more than one point of damage. Not only do road bumps and wind pressure act upon the glass while driving, air temperature can destroy a windshield just as easily.   Many times we have had customers come in to replace and windshield that had been chipped and cracked overnight.   Once a chip has spread to a crack longer than an inch or so, it can’t be safely repaired.

One must also remember that the windshield is critical to the structural integrity of the car.   Most of us wouldn’t want to drive ourselves and our families around in a car with frame damage.   So why do we drive around with damaged windshields?