Windshield Replacement

Crabtree’s Auto Body and Paint specializes in windshield replacement for your car or truck. We provide quick turnaround and can repair most models such as Audi, Acura, Ford, Hyundai, Infinity, Kia, Mercedes, Nissan, Porsche, Rivian, Subaru, Volkswagen, Volvo, and more.

(541) 385-6878
Crabtree’s Auto Body and Paint

Windshield Replacement

Windshield replacement is the complete removal and installation of a damaged car windshield. It is required when chips are too deep, cracks are longer than a dollar bill, or damage spreads near the edge of the glass. Replacing the windshield is vital for restoring your vehicle’s structural integrity and proper airbag deployment.

The Replacement Process

A typical auto glass replacement by professionals like Crabtree’s Auto Body and Paint involves the following steps:

  1. Removal: Technicians use specialized cut tools to carefully remove the damaged glass without harming the vehicle’s frame.
  2. Prep & Adhesive: The old adhesive is cleared, and high-strength urethane adhesive is applied to the frame to ensure a secure, watertight bond.
  3. Installation: The new piece of auto glass is securely seated into the frame.
  4. Recalibration: For vehicles equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), technicians will recalibrate the front-facing cameras and sensors to ensure they operate properly.
  5. Curing: The adhesive requires a specific curing time—usually 1 to 2 hours—before it is safe to drive.

When is it Needed?

  • Size & Location: Cracks exceeding 6-12 inches, or chips located directly in the driver’s line of sight.
  • Edge Damage: Cracks that run all the way to the edge of the windshield, significantly compromising the glass’s strength.
  • Layer Penetration: Damage that pierces the inner layer of the laminated safety glass.

Costs typically range between $250 to $400, largely depending on your vehicle’s make, model, and whether you require ADAS recalibration.

Free Estimates on Windshield Replacement

We provide prompt estimates and excellent turnaround with perfect results. We provide collision repair, bumper repair, frame repair, in an friendly shop owned and operated by Bend Oregon locals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Having your car repaired can be stressful and confusing; especially if you’re just gotten into an accident. Below are some questions a frequently get from clients.

Absolutely! Anyone who appraises cars for a living can tell you that the quality of collision repair varies dramatically and the quality of repair makes a big difference in the value of your car. The quality of repair depends on several things: (1) the skill and attention of the body tech and painter; (2) the quality of the equipment and tools; (3) the materials, paint and parts used; and (4) the overall management of the process and quality control.
​We have made a substantial investment in all areas of quality to ensure that the repair of your vehicle is the very best possible. Remember, if your car is damaged, you have the right to choose where it is repaired. If you’re like most people, your car is probably your second biggest investment, so make sure you choose a collision center with the very highest quality repairs.

Yes. Some insurance companies own collision repair shops or have an incentive to refer work to a specific shop. However, your vehicle is a large investment and you have a legal right to decide where it will be repaired after an accident.

Yes. We offer a Limited Lifetime Warranty on all of our repairs for as long as you own the vehicle.

Absolutely! If your car has been dinged or scratched, we can repair it.

Yes. We prefer to use original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts for all repairs and we do everything within our power to maximize the use of OEM parts. Your insurance company might only pay for aftermarket, rebuilt, recycled, or reconditioned parts. If you have questions, do not hesitate to discuss it with one of our trained estimators.

Yes. We work to provide our customers with rental cars. Whether your insurance will pay for a rental car depends upon your coverage. Check your policy or with your agent. (Even if you have “full coverage” it does not necessarily mean that you have rental car coverage.)

When your newer vehicle is involved in a collision, it can lose some of it’s “value”. The premise is that a non-accident vehicle has a higher value due to not being in an accident. You are entitled to ask for diminished value from your insurance company or from the third party carrier. There is a basic formula called a 17C rule and we can provide that for you free of charge.

Email us

crabtree@bendbroadband.com

Address

917 SE Zeller Ln, Bend, OR 97702

Call Us

541-385-6878