When it comes to getting your vehicles windshield replaced or repaired there are no shortage of shops to go to. So what should you look for when deciding which shop to get your windshield repaired at. First thing is to be very careful about shopping by price alone. As many auto glass shops do not have the proper certification to install windshields and they do not always do a proper job. First of all poor quality windshields will often have distortions making visibility poor which is not only dangerous, but also very annoying. Plus if a windshield is not taken out with care damage can be caused to areas you cannot see causing rust. This can cause the urethane that holds your windshield in place to come loose. This can cause leaks over time and this will cost far more than what you saved replacing your windshield. Finally if a windshield is not installed in the right environment using the right tools, primers and urethane’s it will not be as strong as it should. As your windshield often provides the majority of strength to your modern vehicle having it poorly installed will cause all sorts of issues with noise and leaks, but it’s also you and your family’s safety. To that end be weary of people who offer windshield replacements for $199. Check their certification, their shop and make sure they have a solid reputation in the industry. One final piece of advice is to not get your windshield replaced by a mobile company. They are hard to track down if there are problems and unless the weather is perfect outside they’ll likely not be able to install the windshield to peak safety standards.