Windshield replacement and repair in Laval

Repair or replace: how to tell

A small chip caused by a stone can often be repaired: a resin is injected into the impact to stop the crack from spreading and to restore the clarity of the glass. A repair keeps the original windshield and its factory seal, and it takes much less time than a replacement.

As a general rule, a replacement is the safer choice when the crack is long, when the impact sits right in the driver's line of sight, when it touches the edge of the glass or when there are several impacts close together. Cold weather and the defroster make a chip spread quickly in winter: having it looked at early often makes the difference between a repair and a full replacement.

The final decision is made when the glass is inspected at the shop. If a chip turns out not to be repairable, we explain why and offer a replacement quote.

Chip repair: price and appointment

Chip repair costs $90 per chip before taxes. You can book it online on the appointment page by choosing "Windshield chip repair": the 45-minute appointment is confirmed with a $50 deposit, which is applied to your invoice. Repairability is confirmed at the shop before the work begins.

Windshield replacement: how it works

Each vehicle has its own windshield: rain sensor, heated area, camera bracket or head-up display change the part to order. That is why a replacement starts with a quote.

1. Request a quote: the form asks for your contact details, the year, make and model of the vehicle, and the VIN if you have it. Describe the damage in the details field.
2. Our team identifies the right glass for your vehicle and contacts you to confirm the price and availability. The request creates no payment and no appointment.
3. Once you agree, we book the appointment at our Laval shop.
4. At the shop, the old windshield is removed, the frame is cleaned and prepared, and the new glass is bonded in place.
5. Before you drive off, the team tells you how long to wait and what to avoid for the first few days while the adhesive cures.

Lead times

A chip repair is done during the appointment. For a replacement, the lead time depends on the availability of the glass for your vehicle: it is given to you with the quote, before you commit. We do not promise a lead time before we have identified the right part.

Windshield and car insurance

In Quebec, glass breakage is generally covered by the vehicle damage section of a car insurance policy, but every contract is different: a deductible may apply, and some policies treat a repair differently from a replacement. Check your coverage and how to file a claim with your insurer before your appointment.

We give you a detailed invoice for the work done, which you can send with your claim. We do not quote a deductible or a reimbursement amount: only your insurer can confirm them.

Driver assistance cameras (ADAS)

On many recent vehicles, a camera mounted behind the windshield runs lane keeping assist, automatic emergency braking or automatic high beams. After a windshield replacement, manufacturers often require this camera to be recalibrated.

If your vehicle has these features, say so in your quote request. How the recalibration will be handled for your vehicle is to be confirmed when the appointment is booked.

Windshield: frequently asked questions