Hunts Point Auto Glass...
has been located right here in the Bronx for 50 years. In those 50 years of doing business here on the corner of Hunts Point & Randall Avenue, our dedicated staff of trained auto glass installation technicians have strived for excellence in every one of their repairs. Our goal is the safety of you, our customer. To ensure this safety we put each of our installation technicians through a rigorous training program to ensure the quality of their work is on par with our, and your, expectations of what it should be.
To learn more about the importance of proper auto glass installation check out the Safety Information section linked above.
If your autoglass damages are covered by your insurance check out our Insurance FAQ. We do our best to answer our customers questions about Insurance claims. We have listed many of our most Frequently Asked Questions.
Auto Glass Safety Tips
Certification: Hunts Point Glass installers are certified by expert trainers from Essex, a Dow Chemical company and our urethane adhesive supplier. They also undergo our own internal training program, plus factory training from leading automotive manufacturers, which we think is second to none.
To remain the best in the Bronx, Hunts Point Glass follows manufacturers' service bulletins, and gets regular training updates from car manufacturers and makers of auto glass and adhesive sealants.
Glass is a structural component in today's automobiles. Your car relies on its glass to resist crushing on impact, and to keep you inside the vehicle in an accident. Also, windshields must be installed properly and stay in place for passenger side airbags to function properly in a crash.
Windshields are supposed to keep passengers inside the car during an accident. This is a federal safety standard. Nonetheless, it is vital that drivers and passengers use their seatbelts at all times to help keep themselves from being ejected from a car in a crash.
Passenger-side airbags rely on windshields to function properly. These airbags use the windshield as a "backstop" in deployment. The windshield needs to stand up against the force of the airbag, and remain in place. Proper glass installation is imperative for this to happen.
Auto glass must be installed properly to help the passenger compartment resist crushing in rollover accidents.
Auto glass is supposed to meet federal safety standards. The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards describe the required performance of windshields in these kinds of accidents. Standard 212 is for occupant retention, 216 for rollover and 218 for passenger airbags. All Star Glass installation procedures are devised to allow the glass to perform these vital functions.
Auto glass has other roles to play in safety:
Repair or replace glass that has cracks which interfere with your vision. Some windshield cracks can be fixed. Ask your Hunts Point Glass store for details.
VIN etching of auto glass can reduce car theft. The etching of you vehicle ID number (VIN) on glass parts can discourage thieves because the vehicle can be more readily identified.
Keep it clean. It's a simple fact that if you can't see well through your glass, you may be in for trouble. Maintain a good supply of washer fluid in your car's reservoir. Keep a scraper, squeegee and de-icer handy if your climate requires it.
Replace your wiper blades at the first sign of wear for safe driving in the rain. Don't run wipers with damaged blades over your windshield or you may permanently scratch it.
Why is auto glass called safety glass?
Windshields are made of laminated glass. There are three layers--two outer glass sheets with a urethane plastic center bonded in-between. The plastic inner layer reduces the chance of occupant penetration in a crash, and keeps the glass from separating into flying shards. Some side and back glass is laminated as well.
Side and back safety glass is usually tempered glass. This means that a solid sheet of glass is cooled quickly in the manufacturing process, which creates a different hardness in the outside and center of the window. As a result, the glass shatters into square pebbles rather than sharp shards in an accident. Risk of laceration and abrasion is reduced.
Auto Glass Insurance FAQ
1. Will checking on my deductible or inquiring about an auto glass claim raise my insurance rates?
Asking your insurance provider about your policy coverage and deductibles is generally not considered a claim. To be certain, please refer to your insurance policy.
2. Will filing an auto glass claim count towards my insurance policy?
In many cases, insurance companies will not count auto glass damage as a claim on your policy. To be certain, please refer to your policy or contact your agent and/or insurance provider to confirm your specific coverage.
3. What if I only have liability coverage?
Because liability insurance only provides coverage for damages to other vehicles, auto glass services are not covered under your liability policy. All Star Auto Glass offers multiple payment options including cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. In addition, flexible payment plans may be available.
4. Will all insurance companies waive my deductible if my windshield is repaired rather than replaced?
Many insurance companies cover windshield repair at 100 percent coverage with no deductible. A Safelite representative will be happy to help you with your questions regarding insurance coverage.
5. What if my deductible is the same or more than the auto glass service?
All Star Autoglass offers multiple payment options including cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard, Discovery and American Express. In addition, flexible payment plans may be available.
6. Do I need to contact my agent or insurance company before contacting All Star Autoglass?
Here at All Star Autoglass we're experts at verifying coverage, filing the claim and handling all the paperwork. We'll contact your insurance company and submit the claim on your behalf.
