Does Insurance Cover Windshield Replacement in Ontario?
Usually yes, if you carry comprehensive. Here is what that means, what the deductible looks like, why chip repairs are often free, and the one right most drivers do not know they have.
Why Your Car Needs ADAS Calibration After a Windshield Replacement
Most cars from 2018 on have a camera looking through the windshield. Move the glass and the camera's view moves. Here is why that matters, and what a proper calibration involves.
How Long After a Windshield Replacement Can You Drive?
About an hour, in most conditions. Here is what the urethane is doing during that hour, why cold changes it, and the handful of things to avoid for the first two days.
Why Windshield Chips Turn Into Cracks in Ottawa Winters (and What to Do Before November)
Every year the same thing happens: chips that sat harmlessly all summer run into cracks the first week it hits -15°C. Here is the physics, and the five-minute check that saves you a windshield.
How Much Does Windshield Replacement Cost in Ottawa?
There is no single number, but there is a clear set of factors. Here is what moves the price up or down, and why the insured cost is usually just the deductible.
How Big a Crack Can Be Repaired on a Windshield?
Size matters less than location and age. Here are the actual limits we work to, the damage types that repair well, and the ones that do not.
Can You Get a Ticket for a Cracked Windshield in Ontario?
Ontario does not set a crack length. It sets a visibility standard, and police apply it to the driver's side of the glass. Here is where the line is and what it costs to cross it.
Is It Safe to Drive With a Cracked Windshield in Ontario?
A crack looks cosmetic. It is not. Here is what it does to the structure of the car, when it becomes a ticket in Ontario, and how long you realistically have before repair stops being an option.