Dont Wait Windshield Repair

Don't Wait Windshield Repair

Bill Mott

770-531-7742

Gainesville, GA.

Hours -

Monday 8:30AM - 5:30 PM

Tuesday 8:30AM - 5:30 PM

Wednesday 8:30AM - 5:30PM

Thursday 8:30AM - 5:30PM

Friday 8:30AM - 5:30PM

Saturday by appointment

Sunday Closed

The term "rock chip" was developed (circa 2017) by the scammers, gypsies and thieves in an attempt to scare consumers into believing a chip in the glass is a threat. Not true. Most vehicles have many. A rock break is a threat. Big difference. In my 29 years of repair, I've never charged for discerning if action is needed.

In the mid 90's, people would walk up and ask me what i was doing. Today, "windshield repair" is everywhere. Choose your repair tech carefully... ask your favorite car dealer who THEY use!

I spend a large portion of my day doing "re-works" on rock break "repairs" that have been attempted by amateurs.

REPAIR vs.REPLACEMENT... an important consideration in choosing a repair technician for your windshield should be whether or not the business offers replacement. Generally, glass replacement facilities offer "repair" because they were mandated by the insurance industry in the 1980's to provide the service when applicable. However, be prepared to hear, "it's too big", "too close to the edge", "in the wiper path", or "in the tinted area", etc. etc. AND, there's much more profit in selling windshields.

My business is saving windshields. It's how I put groceries on the table and pay my bills. This tested and approved system of repair permanently stops crack extension and restores the windshield. Allow me to demonstrate my 29 years of experience!

66% less than Safelite's MINIMUM price (Safelite quote for 1 star (effective 11/01/23) NO MOBILE SERVICE

AND...you won't be filing an insurance claim!

Clients include:

Milton Martin Honda

Milton Martin Toyota

Hardy Chevrolet

Greene Ford

Jacky Jones Group

Carriage Group

Gainesville City Gov't vehicles

Hall County Schools

Hayes CDJR

Corporate Auto Brokers

Nathan Deal

Atlanta Motor Co.

Pride Utilities

Cavender Auto Sales

Lanier Auto Group

James Kendrick & Son

Kelley's Tours

Dept. of Nat. Resources

Smith Turner Equipment

John Megel Ford (Cleveland}

So, how do you know if it's broken?

You'll see black. Viewing the impact point from different angles will display black in the form of fractures (legs), or shading in a crescent-moon shape. Still not sure? In 25 years, I've never charged a fee to look and discern what action (if any), is needed.

Where on the windshield can you NOT repair?

I've heard 'em all.... "not within 4 inches from the edge", "not in the driver's view", "not within the wiper path", "not in the tinted area", ..... THE TRUTH IS.... ANYWHERE.

MOISTURE is the enemy.....

Consider the break to be a blotter when it comes to absorbing moisture. (or dirt, grease, detergents, and car wash spray-on waxes for that matter). Following a rain, heavy over-nite dew, washing, long periods of fog, etc., A.N.S.I. Standards (Amercan National Standards Institute) require 4 hours of sun to evaporate moisture from the extremities. The same can often be accompished by parking the vehicle (warm hood) in an enclosed garage overnite. (Applying an artificial heat source to speed up the process often produces disasterous results.)

How big is too big?

If you can cover the damage with a golf ball, it is most likely repairable and warranteed. In the case of running fractures, (often appearing from a border) a length of 12 inches is often manageable providing that the break is recent. ( 2 weeks is starting to get old). Incidently, the chief culprit of a running fracture from top or bottom is the metal roof or hood in direct sun getting HOT. Shade is your friend!