How to Know Your Windshield Replacement Cost

You may want to change your windshield if it is shattered, chipped or cracked but you are worried about the cost.

Auto glass repair and replacement firm Miracle Auto Glass Center looks at the factors that will likely affect the cost of replacing your windshield so as to give you a better view of what it will take before committing to it.

Factors Affecting Windshield Replacement Cost

Below are some factors that will influence the cost of replacing your vehicle’s windshield:

Type of Vehicle

The cost of replacing your windshield largely depends on your vehicle make and model. For example, the cost of replacing the windshield of customized and luxury vehicles like Mercedes or Audi may be higher because their windshields have specific dimensions that are different from the regular dimensions of windshields of even the same brand.

Sensor

Sensor is any device that receives a signal or stimulus (such as heat, pressure, light or motion) and responds to it in a distinctive manner. Some vehicles have sensors on the windshield that detect if it is raining. If it detects any raindrops, then the wipers can turn on automatically and start working immediately. So, the presence of sensors on a windshield will definitely add to the cost of replacement.

Tinting

If you would rather go for tinted glass than normal glass, then be ready to pay higher while replacing your windshield. This is due to the extra work that will be done on your windshield after installation since the windshield needs to be altered. 

Availability 

Availability is another thing that affects your windshield replacement cost. For example, the cost of replacing the windshield of a collectible car will probably be higher. This is because the windshields of such vehicles are usually not readily available. A collectible car is a car that is considered to be worth collecting (not necessarily valuable or antique). Sometimes, a car is collected due to the year of manufacture, the age of the car, performance, availability or design and flare. So, if you have a collectible car, expect the cost of replacing the windshield to be higher. 

Miracle Auto Glass Center believes that the cost of replacing your windshield depends on a lot of factors, including your type of vehicle, presence of a sensor, tinting and availability of a particular windshield in the market.

Miracle Auto Glass Center repairs and replaces cracked, chipped or shattered auto glass. We are an experienced auto glass repair and replacement center based in San Antonio. We use the best auto glass products available in the market and offer discounts on all our repair and replacement services. Call us today on 210-680-2551 to get started.