Reasons Why Windshield Replacement Is Easier In The Summer (And Why You Should Postpone It If You Can)

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It does not take just an automotive accident or a wayward baseball to damage your windshield glass, and when that happens, your auto service technician will have to take into consideration the time of year. The time of year, winter or summer, has a lot to do with how a new windshield will be installed. It is easier to install a windshield in the summer for a number of reasons.

If you have a broken windshield or slightly to moderately damaged windshield, and it occurs in any other season but summer, you may want to postpone the replacement until then. Here are some reasons why windshield replacement is easier in the summer and why you may want to postpone the replacement if you can.

The Glass Bonding Agent Requires Less Time to Dry in Summer

When it is really warm out, the bonding agent used to secure your new windshield in place dries quicker. What that means for you is that you get your car back sooner and you do not have to worry about driving it around in the present temperatures or weather conditions. Additionally, you may be able to drive your car off the lot of your auto technician's lot a few minutes after the windshield installation instead of several minutes to an hour.

On-Site Installations Will Save You Money in the Summer

If you ask an auto glass specialist to install a new windshield in winter, chances are you may get a quote that is slightly higher than a quote for the same job in summer. The reason for this is that the technician has to be very careful about keeping the glass at a specific temperature so that there are fewer installation complications with outdoor, on-site jobs. There may also be delays because of bad weather, snow and ice. These delays often transfer over in the form of business operating costs and glass delivery charges. Because summer roads are less dangerous on which to drive, these costs drop. So, too, can the quote for your glass installation.

For these reasons, it may be best to wait for new auto glass. Not only does it help you in your situation (e.g., financially and otherwise), but it also helps the technician. He or she can fix the glass in a safe, controlled environment that will help him or her stay warm, safe and dry. For more information about windshield replacement, click here.

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