For over 50 years Deals has been dedicated to providing excellent service to the Piedmont area, and we anticipate that our new website will further advance our goal.  With the hopes of making windshield replacement and auto glass repair more easily accessible, we have straightforward contact buttons on each page as well as phone contact information for those who want to speak with a knowledgeable professional immediately.

At Deals’ new site, you can also access information that explains the value of OEM glass and trained, certified auto glass technicians, and why a PGW ProStars shop is best for you and your automobile.  We hope this information can enlighten people to the distinct differences between glass made by the Original Equipment Manufacturer and installed by a certified technician and having aftermarket auto glass installed by an un-certified mobile-only service.

Home owners can also find out more about our residential window repair service and how Deals can remove fog that has developed inside the insulated glass unit.  With the technology of our dual valve moisture prevention system, you’ll be seeing clearly through your affected windows for years to come – guaranteed!

You may need some info about windshield repair and auto glass replacement or you want to find out if you can save with residential window repair.  Come visit the new DealsGlassService.com, find out how we can help you, and get a free quote in minutes!

While laminated side windows were at first a new technology reserved for foreign luxury cars, they now appear in other automobiles, including some American SUVs.  With laminated side windows becoming more prevalent, many drivers are becoming more familiar with the benefits that laminated glass can provide.  One of the most notable advantages of laminated side windows, and probably the biggest draw to luxury car makers, is the quieter ride provided by layered glass.   The plastic laminate material provides an additional sound barrier, helping to suppress outside noise in the passenger cabin.

Another benefit that the owner of a car with laminated side windows might hope to never appreciate personally, is the prevention of a “smash and grab” type car burglary.   Since tempered glass is not used on laminated glass side windows, the glass doesn’t shatter into a million pieces, as side windows traditionally do.  The middle laminate material holds the pieces together, so even if the glass is destroyed, the barrier stays in place, preventing entry to the vehicle.

The problem the owner would face after the attempt of this type of crime would be the significant difference in price between laminate and tempered glass side windows.  Since tempered glass is five times harder than the glass used in laminate windows, it’s actually easier to damage laminated windows.  And since stress to windows can be caused by everyday events – elbow bumps and fender benders – it doesn’t necessarily take a common criminal for one to incur the considerable cost of replacing laminated glass side windows.

While providing protection from theft, laminated glass can pose a safety hazard; in the event that the car is submerged in water, the side windows cannot be kicked out.  While this may seem like a minimal risk, it’s a good incentive for car owner to know what type of glass their own car has, and all the benefits and disadvantages.   So if you don’t know exactly what is standing between you and the world at 65 mph, look it up or ask around!

We like to think that the good reputation we have developed is, in part, due to our dedication to top quality products and service.  We want our customers to know, when they choose Deals, that they can be confident they will get the best possible result.   We don’t mean just the top of the line products or the proficient technicians, but the friendly attitude of a team that enjoys working together to serve the community we love.

A service technician that takes a bad disposition on the job can ruin the day of a customer and ruin the reputation of a business.  We understand that a big part of the customer experience is their interaction with the person providing the service.   Customers can trust that Deals technicians will be knowledgeable and courteous, no technician will be sent on any job without six months on the job experience and NGA certification.

This commitment has earned us a 5-star rating from one of the nations top insurance establishments, as well as preferred provider status for most insurance companies.  None of the advancements we have made as a company would be possible without our dedicated staff and loyal customers.  So next time you need a glass repair or replacement remember that Deals Glass Services would be pleased to make sure you have all the answers you need and the best service in town!

The shop is trying to talk you into OEM auto glass, which of course, costs a little more than an aftermarket windshield.  Why should you pay more for a piece of glass than you absolutely have to?  There are a couple of very legitimate reasons that OEM glass is a better choice, and when considered, often overshadow the small difference in price.

From the shop’s point of view, the main difference between OEM and aftermarket glass is quality.  While all windshield manufacturers are required to follow the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards,  OEM glass is made with the same tooling and has identical fit and form as the factory installed windshield.  Consumers often notice a difference as well, in the clarity or coloration of the aftermarket glass as opposed to their original auto glass.

And for those hoping to someday trade in their car – dealerships know the difference.  They often refuse to accept cars with aftermarket glass, or subtract the cost of re-replacing the glass from the trade in value.

But the number one reason to choose OEM glass, and paramount to all the others is – Safety.  The windshield is critical in supporting the roof of the automobile in rollover accidents as well as being a component in the personal safety restraint system.  Airbags are meant be be used in conjunction with seat belts and are built to be supported by the windshield, which keeps the airbag in front of the passenger An ill fitting windshield can actually dislodge upon impact, leaving the roof unsupported and the passenger cabin open in those crucial seconds immediately afterwards.

So while it’s up to the customer to decide what is best for them, we think the difference in the value of an OEM windshield greatly outweighs the difference in cost.

If the windshield is repaired or replaced improperly, or not fully cured, it compromises the safety and structural integrity of the vehicle.  This is why is is essential that shops adhere strictly to Auto Glass Replacement Safety Standards (AGRSS) and have technicians certified by the National Glass Association (NGA).  These associations provide the standards for auto glass shops and ensure that shops and technicians keep safety and proper procedure their first priorities in every job.

When a windshield repair technician isn’t certified the consumer can’t even be sure that he or she is up to date on safety standards, or trained in the proper auto glass procedures.  Ensuring safety in windshield replacement requires an experienced and certified technician in a clean and safe environment.

Check out this Q & A page for more information about selecting an auto glass professional.

Deals Glass Services would like to congratulate Brian Hagee who recently acheived his NGA certification and John Webb who recently renewed his own NGA certification.

Deals has grown from a small family owned garage to one of the largest independent auto glass businesses in the region.  Over the years we have learned more about our customers wants and needs as well as the good, the bad and the ugly of auto glass, which is what has helped our company expand.