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Rear and side window replacement in Ottawa

Door glass, quarter glass, vent windows and rear windshields, including heated and tinted glass, for every make sold in Canada. We vacuum the broken glass out of the door and cabin as part of the job.

Technician replacing a shattered driver's side window on an SUV in Ottawa

Why side and rear glass is replaced, not repaired

Windshields are laminated and can be repaired. Side and rear windows are tempered glass: they are designed to shatter into small cubes on impact so they do not cut you. Once tempered glass breaks, there is nothing to repair, and the job is to get the pieces out of the door cavity and seat tracks, fit new glass, and make sure the regulator and window switch work the way they did before.

Rear windshields usually carry a defroster grid and often the radio antenna. We reconnect both and test them before handing the vehicle back.

Break-ins and vandalism

A smashed window is the most common reason people call us for side glass. If it happened overnight and you need the car today, call as early as you can: common door glass is often in stock and can be done the same day. If your glass has to be ordered, we can tape and weatherproof the opening so the car is drivable and dry until it arrives. Most comprehensive policies cover vandalism glass claims; keep the police report number if you filed one.

What we replace

  • Front and rear door glass, including frameless doors
  • Quarter glass and fixed rear side windows
  • Vent windows and sliding rear windows on pickups
  • Rear windshields with defroster and antenna
  • Sunroof and moonroof glass
Glass vacuumed outDoor cavity, seat tracks and carpet cleaned of broken glass as part of the job.
Regulator checkedWindow motor and tracks inspected so the new glass runs smoothly.
Mobile availableSide glass replacement can usually be done at your home or office.
Insurance directVandalism and break-in claims billed to your insurer.

Rear and Side Window Replacement FAQs

How fast can you replace a broken side window?

Same day for common glass we stock. Special glass, such as laminated side glass on some luxury models, may take a day or two to order.

Do you match tinted glass?

Yes. Factory privacy tint is part of the glass itself, and we order the matching part. Aftermarket film would need to be reapplied.

Can you fix a rear defroster that stopped working after a replacement elsewhere?

Usually. Bring it in and we will check the connections.

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