Windshield Replacement Cost, Explained
What windshield replacement cost can vary based on: vehicle, OEM vs aftermarket glass, ADAS recalibration and mobile vs shop. General ranges, not a quote.
Advice & guides
Practical writing about windshield damage and what to do about it. No sales pitch — if the answer is "that doesn't need us", it says so.
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ADAS recalibration after a windshield replacement
Why replacing a windshield moves the camera behind your mirror, the difference between static and dynamic calibration, and what to ask whoever does the job.
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Is a cracked windshield illegal in California?
What California Vehicle Code section 26710 actually says about cracked windshields, the 48-hour correction notice, and the impaired-vision test.
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Mobile windshield service vs. a shop
What mobile windshield repair actually needs to work, when a shop visit makes more sense, and what changes on a camera-equipped vehicle either way.
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SB 988 California Motor Vehicle Glass Act: Now Law
Gov. Newsom signed SB 988 on Sept. 27, 2026. What the California Motor Vehicle Glass Act requires of auto glass shops, and when it takes effect: Jan. 1, 2027.
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Why chips spread in Orange County heat
How thermal stress, Santa Ana winds, and construction debris turn small windshield chips into cracks — and the do's and don'ts while you wait for a repair.
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Does insurance cover a windshield in California?
Comprehensive coverage, deductibles, and what to have ready before you call your insurer about a chipped or cracked windshield.
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Tesla and EV windshields: what's different
Why Tesla and other EV windshields cost more, calibrate differently, and need more care to source correctly than a typical gas car's glass.
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Chip or crack: repair or replace?
The four things that decide whether windshield damage takes a resin repair or a full replacement — size, location, depth, and how long it's been there.
Tell us the car and the damage. We'll tell you repair or replace.
Send a photo of the chip and we can usually say straight away whether it fills or needs new glass.