Safelite Cracked Windshield Replacement For My 2019 Subaru WRX STI
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At 5700 miles, the windshield on my 2019 STI is cracked. I called Safelite Auto Glass to do a windshield replacement. I recorded the process and think you might find it interesting. It's a lot of work but this guy makes it look easy.
Before recording this footage, the tech from Safelite gave me his permission to record the windshield replacement process. I love my new Subaru WRX STI and make videos to document things about it so I appreciated the opportunity to record this video.
Many people have found this video before they called Safelite and thanked me for posting this detailed video which shows the onsite windshield replacement process.
It's a long video but you really get to see every part of the windshield replacement.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
#Safelite
#SubaruWRX
#WIndshieldReplacement
Usually one gets nervous or uneasy when being watched. I know I do. But this guy done a great job. Had one replaced a couple years ago by same company. Done great👌 Nice car too btw.
He was nice enough to allow me to take video of the install. I'm glad this video has reached so many people to show what they can expect of a Safelite windshield replacement. I still have the Subaru WRX in this video and never had any problems with the windshield.
What was/is the recovery/ setting time ?
In other words, how soon can I go through the car wash ?! 😅
I wish every safelite technician performing the work like this guy does.
I am about to have this done this Saturday, I hope I get him..LOL!
@@rocxylemmon8535 sounds fruity
@@migueljackson7487 😂😂😂😂.... i will bring the correct candy...😉
Call a local shop instead
Lol what are you talking about? This dude wouldn’t last at my shop. We do 3 an hour.
I just had my windshield replaced three days ago. I was working from home. The Safelite technician arrived at noon; he was done at 12:35. I was like, if I would have known it would be that quick, I would have watched the process…which is why I’m here. The technician in the video showed his professionalism👍🏽
That's not good 35 minutes on the remove and replace. The skipped something to save time like this guy in the vid skipped a few steps.
@@punktalley What a load of b.s. Doing a proper 35 minute replacement is a snap. Inspect car, inspect glass, cover hood and seats, 5 minutes. Remove mirror, wiper and cowl, and unplug heating element takes less than 5 minutes. E.Z. wire old windshield out takes about 5 minutes. Prime glass, 10 seconds. Remove old urethane and activate bonding area, 2 to 3 minutes. Wait 3 minutes for chems to flash. Prep car for install while waiting. Tape on the car or the glass, and set up cups or 1-tech mounting system. New tube of polyurethane in the caulk gun. Those are easily done during the chemical flash time. Apply urethane and mount windshield in approximately 1 to 2 minutes. Reinstall components and reattach heating element. Approximately 3 minutes. Remove covers takes 30 seconds. Done. On a nice day, and working on a vehicle thats less than 5 years old q typical replacement takes 25 to 30 minutes. Add an additional 5 to 10 minutes for washing windows and vacuuming the car. Drive time is approximately 30 minutes after installation. If it takes longer than that, you need to explain to your customers that you are slow and cannot perform as well as most glass technicians.
@@MW-xv1sj if you say so. I know the results of most all 35 minutes replacement. I put out quality and tell my guys if they want to speed install go work for satellite. Take your time and do it correctly.
@@MW-xv1sj I would like to see sealer applied to the car to cover any scratches that might have occured during removal of old adhesive before installing new adhesive. I take this to be a critical step to prevent future rust or water intrusion through an unsealed gap. No removal is perfect. At least inspect and treat scratches, please.
@@MW-xv1sj I presume you do this/ have done this for a living before? Lol. You seem super familiar with the whole process
Just wanted to comment being from the same industry. Kudos to this technician for doing everything by the book. Great asset to that company and a great install.
Kudos to this guy for doing what he does. I’m 5’ I would struggle to reach even more on a truck.
They give us stools so the short guys can still do huge trucks
I had my windshield replaced today and wanted to watch so badly just to see the process but I had a meeting at the time he arrived so I ended up looking it up. Thanks for posting this, I was so curious!
I’m glad it was taken care of properly.
Can I go to the Toyota event with you 😁😁
SMH
He didn't put on the seat covers. Tech trainer gonna get him for that
Wow! He did an amazing job! I wish all Safelite employees were as professional as him. In Miami the Safelite employees I encountered were rude and careless. Excellent video!
Thanks, I was impressed with him as well! Thanks for commenting!
same here in ct. the glass company i work for has some ex safelite guys and i hear nothing but horror stories
Most of them are not educated enough. I've been doing glass in Dallas Fort Worth for 23yrs. I also installed in Vegas for 3 yrs. I have fired at least 10 guys that came from Safelite. I have also seen very Good Techs from there as well. Definitely more bad then good. This young man did a pretty good Job.
I'll be honest I did work for Safelite before the commercials when we were the best glass company in the are. Then Belron came in the picture. Everything went south now It's one of the worst glass companies out here. I actually fix their problems "IF" the vehicle was not totaled. I just did a Jeep Wrangler they tried 3 times to stop an air noise. I pulled and reused the glass they put in, and stopped the noise she had issues with. The glass was not properly and evenly set. And the totaled vehicles is from not paying attention to the bottom when running the wire/fiber line cutting off the bottom pinchweld some attached to the firewall. You can call any bodyshop or dealer and ask if they would recommend Safelite you might hear a laugh or giggle before the tell you, "No!"
@@Miguel_A_S in 35 years in the glass business I always hear one criticizing the other rule of thumb you're probably the butcher
I absolutely love how in the state of Florida there is no deductible on having a windshield replaced as it’s considered a safety feature. I just moved here over a year ago and had to get windshield replaced by Safelite which I used in the past up in Maryland but up there it was a deductible whereas here it’s $0!! Love Safelite
I work for safelite solutions, it's pretty cool to see what the appt I'm scheduling actually looks like
I just got hire for safelite auto installation technician! I start next week anything tips y’all wanna give me
I have a question if I have glass all over my backseat will they vacuum the car out or is that my responsibility
@@user-sp4vq6et7w haha I've been asked that a few times. In my experience they always do.
Oh so you started your own company too lol Safelite runs monopoly clear as day lol
@@rodrigogarcia2622 once they see you do something they expect you to always do it, hence don’t do something extremely hard and act like you can handle it yourself until you can do this in your sleep and depending on your area be weary of the temperature super hot easy to cut out hard to be in the sun, super cold easy to walk outside hard as hell to cut out the windshield
I have a Safelite guy replacing my windshield now. I was curious to see the process, but didn’t want to watch him. He’s not unfriendly, but does seem to be a little introverted. It’s interesting, thanks for sharing.
Glad you found this video so you didn't have to stare at the installer! Thanks for watching Patty!
I work for Safelite. Most techs are like this. Unfortunately we don't know the bad ones till they show us. If you're nervous about the appointment you can always ask for an experienced tech. Safelite will always work with you, very big on customer service.
I like the yellow brakes btw
The windshield from this video is still on my car and I've had no problems with it. The tech in this video was very kind and I think my install went well. I have no problem with Safelite. : )
Grady. How long you been with Safelite and would you say it is a good career? I just got a job offer to work at Safelite as a Technician trainee in a couple weeks. I am excited but nervous also. After training do you usually get to take a Safelite van home with you or is it only available while at work? Also, i was given an hourly base pay in my offer letter. Does that increase after the training program? Is it 6 weeks training? Thanks for any advice or help. I am very customer focused and love working with cars as a hobby doing window tinting, car stereo installation and customizing so thats what really made me apply to Safelite.
@@jzepp7013 hey! I see you posted this 2 months ago, If you took the job I hope you’re enjoying. Safelite is by the best job I have had to have a career in. In Alabama the starting pay is $18 during training and then after your 8 weeks training you will get a pay raise. Also after your training you will work in your stores shop for 2-3 months then get your van which you can take home
@@REDACTEDD1 I’m thinking about applying to Safelite here in Texas. Do you think it’s a good company and career?
Did he apply bond to the screen really early on while he was messing around with the little buddy and then rub it in with his finger ?
very professional, he even cleaned the side windows on the doors. great job indeed.
You were very lucky to get this guy. Most of their installers are hacks or have little experience.
@@marlonorsburn4345 Same windshield is still on the car today 😀
Las Vegas, NV, USA: I'm so stoked you did this! I feel so much more confident now that I know what to expect. My 2017 Forester has only 25K, and a rock cracked the windshield last week on the freeway. I've been researching how to choose a windshield brand and an install vendor. This was great. Thanks so much!
So glad you liked it and found it helpful! Good luck with your replacement!
Same story here, but a 2021 Tacoma with 10k that I just bought in January 😔
Safelite is the name to call
@@IlluzionMe 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Thanks for this video. I am having Safelite replace my windshield tomorrow and had no idea what to expect. Great video.
Glad you found this video helpful MsMary!
No
He did a great job, did it the correct way. Video taping is a good way to get a good job done too. I video tape most jobs that I have done by a company....but I try to do most everything myself.
Idk.
It would seem like a hassle to film every job. I'm sure there's a video you could find. Or just watch.
I don't think most people like to be filmed while they work.
It's not about doing a good or bad job. Some people just don't feel comfortable with a camera pointed at them.
I mean would you want that at your job?
Learning how it works is just an excuse for I don't trust the company or worker.
That's fine but let's be honest about it.
I highly doubt people watch someone so they can do it the next time.
And why would you?
Sure you might save money but I would rather save the time.
You can earn money back.
You can't earn time back.
Having Safelite come out this afternoon to replace the windshield on my Taurus SHO. Wanted to see how they did it before they showed up. Thanks for sharing!
How was it? Mine is showing uo this afternoon too
@@matthewcollins7660 the experience was great. Professional, quick, easy. All in all very happy.
Thanks for sharing this! I'm currently trying to land a job with Safelite and loved being able to see their process. Wish me luck!
Good Luck and take pride in the job and you will do great!
Did you get it?
How did it go...
I'm currently trying to get a job with them because they pay pretty damn good.
If I'm getting paid that good then I'd take pride in my work and do a good job too.
I’m going for my 2 interview with them tomorrow pray for me lol
@@michaelgeddie2177 good luck. Turned out the local supervisor was my sup from another job. Did not go well haha
This was a true professional window installer, I like the way he used the dash protectors and the hood mat before he started his work, these clowns here in New York don't do any of that. Today I'm about to have my third windshield installed because they put it in crooked or installed it wrong twice. Maybe three times as a charm.
I scheduled Safelite to replace my front window. I’m excited to get this done, personally I like driving my car looking good regardless what year.
The windscreen spontaneously cracked on my 18 WRX. Getting replaced tomorrow. Wanted to see how they did it, this satisfied my curiosity. Thank you!
Literally as I am watching this video, I'm watching my RING Cam too🤣. I have a 2016 Chevy Malibu LS... Was curious of the process so this was insightful and helpful. Thanks!
Glad this video helped Gene! Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@CarStory No problem thanks for the Video!👍
I have been wanting to use Safelite to replace my windshield , but wanted to see the process before doing so. I appreciate the video. =)
Thanx for the vid! Just (like an hour ago) had mine done by Safelite. Originally they said between 12:00 and 5:00. Guy called today and said between 1:00 and 3:00 and he showed up a bit before 2:00. So, that was great. Except the only meeting I couldn't move was at 2.. ;-( So I got him started and went to my meeting. I was wondering what he was doing. ;-) He was very polite and professional and it looks great so far. (I was able to run back out to check it after he had left...)
My 21 (17k miles) WRX just got a spider crack from a rock on the 605s FWY in Cali. I have my fix scheduled for tomorrow.
Thanks for recording this I was wondering how they did some of the things because I've never watched the entire process! They did a great job with your car and that tech seems very efficient and skilled.
Glad you liked the video! Thanks for watching and commenting!
One mistake tho he is not wearing the nitrile gloves like we are trained to do can cause contamination to the glass and later in can be a problem with bonding for the glass to stick
Glue the frame not the glass first
@@kevindargan3071 I didn’t notice him prime the pinchedweld, use aktivator or prime new glass. Could’ve been cut out for the video length
@@CarStory Good Job With All This ;) Your Skilled at the video angles too.
Thanks! Just got back from a successful appointment and I got curious about the replacement process
He's a pro. Does a great job.
I thought so too!
I used to work at Safelite autoglass in Chicago. This guy did everything well! Hopefully they dont overwork him like our shop did. I was a mobile technician and we had to do 6 jobs a day mandatory. A normal windshield like this takes about an hour to an hour and a half. Most windshields nowadays require to be recalibrated as well which can take another 30 minutes. Then theres travel time with traffic between each job. I would get home really late every day burned out. Wasn't the best company to work for. Safelite rarely gives out raised. Its all numbers based.
Thanks for commenting. The windshield from this video is still on my car and it’s never leaked or made wind noise on the highway. Sounds like a grind to work for them, not an easy day for sure.
Nice video, good to see he is using those fiber line cutters instead of just putting a saw blade to the glass and possibly scratching up the metal underneath.
This dude did a fantastic job...thank u for posting..
Cool the windshield even had the factory visor tint something I’m particular about having in the replacement.
I need to get my windshield replaced soon, and this video has me sold.
I've removed and replaced windshields before. I wish I have that rotary tool for cutting through the urethane. Makes it look so easy. I only have a cold knife and if you aren't careful can scratch the roof or A-Pillar even if you add some scratch resistant tape at the arch of the blade.
My QM would freak if I didn’t aktivate in one direction or use nitrile gloves lol but he did an excellent job! Good work 👍
Thanks for watching and commenting Chris!
I was thinking the same thing but he still did great and his attention to cleanliness was nice
Keep in mind that this video is edited and some of his steps may have been cut out.
Fantastic, professional job. Better than going to a glass shop.
The technicians might be good, but it's been my daughter's experience that their windshields are poor quiality glass. She just spent $400 on a windshield and the VERY NEXT DAY it had a rock chip that spidered. You can't tell me they can't make a windshield any better than that. They won't do anything about it either. They were a total waste of $400!
Same thing happened to me a month after this windshield replacement. I got a small crack that had to be repaired.
thank you so much for this video! btw-that's a nice looking Subaru! ☺️
Thanks so much! Glad you liked the video!
my 2019 Civic windshield was shot by a rock coming from semi truck tire. It has 7000 miles and the road is taking its toll so soon. My old civic I put in 150K miles before anything happened to the windshield. Glad to see Safelite does good work without the use of power tools, I was getting scared from watching other videos.
Getting mine replaced tomorrow and I'm super worried. Hopefully they are as professional as this guy.
My installer was good, still don't have any issues with my windshield. Good luck with your replacement, I'm sure it will go well.
How much did it cost?
This guy is good. Great company but depend on the servicing technician. I got a lousy one. Hope the company recruits more qualified candidates.
I use to be a Safelite employee as a tech, best of belron competitor, and manager I would also occasionally help in training guys that were going through Safelites training course to become an installer. Unless times have changed where is this kids chemical resistant gloves, he for sure wasn't wearing cut resistant gloves for either the removal or installation of the glass, most importantly the removal. Especially in Florida where it tends to be hotter climates and glass can fracture or break much easier and he was bare handed lifting that glass up. Prepped the glass barehanded as well and only put a single glove on for shooting a skin on the glass and to smooth the adhesive out. Also is Safelite using primerless glue now? I thought they were using Sika products which require primer if its Mach 30 and Mach 60 I don't think I saw him prime his windshield at all. I also don't think I saw him use a scotchbrite abrasive pad, or sika's, HDX version of the magic erase pads to remove any oils or contaminates from the frit installation area especially handling the glass barehanded and the natural oils in our skin. While using his easy wire tool he only used the dash protector, he didn't use the pillar and headliner protector, I didn't look like he used any type of a positioning clips on the bottom of the glass to hold the wire in place, which is why when the wire tightened up he got out to look to see if it was caught on something before finishing wiring it out. No seat covers, no steering wheel cover. Safelite is funny, I know guys that have lost their jobs for much less then this. These are "compliance violations" and each one were to be considered grounds for termination. I'm not knocking the installer at all, he's not bad with the Safelite tools. It's Safelite period how things are suppose to be consistent through out any region, any market, you're suppose to be able to go over seas and pickup where you left off.... Search UA-cam for installations done by the company "Carglass" they just as Safelite does fall under their parent company Belron and watch a CarGlass installation. Sorry it's just very interesting to me. I fell in to their politics and that is a company I would never return to and work for. I was an award winning employee every year until they started bringing in people from like Walmart, DHL, Fedex to run an automotive business that knew nothing about automotive! But hey as long as their numbers are looking good on paper and in the system I guess it is what it is because that's all they care about. Safelite there is no room for growth either, you land the job you want start making the money you want and when you make a little to much they find a way to take it away or just cut you loose regardless how many years you have invested. Unless there is a natural disaster that strikes then you are all in and it's whatever you want until that runs out too...... Someone show me Safelites turn over rate for employees! I want to see that.
Hot damn Paullie, that’s a comment for the ages.
The mother of all comments
Speaking nothing but the truth here
To be fair given I wouldn’t know the situation, nor company guideline but at least for me if someone was recording me work I’d be nervous as heck, probably messing up with some stuff, but I do agree that when you work with a company and they have a strict set of guidelines to uphold if your not doing that well and are actively aware, it’s fair id fire em too
Too long didn’t read
I’ve got an interview for Safelite tomorrow, it’s cool to see the process
How did that go?
I had a 2019 Forester sport - something hit the windshield at 4000 miles - Safelite did ti for me. Thenthe car got totalled. Replaced witha 2021 Forester sport and guess what happened at 4000 miles? Yep. Back to the same Safelight. Just 1 thing. if you have any kind of Camera-assist (subaru I-Sight, etc) they have to do the work at their shop so they can recalibrate the System. Other than that they do awesome work.
wow thats crazy! glad you survived the accident!
Great job with that install! I'm starting with Safelite next week as an install tech so this video is great! I'm super excited 😁
JoeG2793 bet you ain’t working now hahaha you pry got laid off
Well make sure you don't fit like this otherwise your out the door all completely wrong from this guy
@@lgu400angus what are you talking about
@@travp_4913 yeah, I guess having no windshield wasn’t considered mandatory work ..smh
@Joe Grijalva are you still with Safelite? How’d It go?
Funny, I have the same Subaru with a crack in the exact same place. Safelite is coming out in a couple of hours and I was curious to see the process.
You have a WRX STi?
I’m in training to work as a technician for Safelite - I need to remember the steps more, especially the cutting out the windshield part.
Good luck in your new job!
just pay attention the best you can and try to retain most of what you learn as you go and the skill will come to you ;)
How did you do?
It’s a repetitive thing the more you do it the better you get at it I will be starting my training as a technician next week I’m so excited
@@terrecstv2676 so how can apply for this job can help me i want work with them
Love watching how things like this are done. Great job and turned out nice!
I work for safelite, to be master tech you have to do at least 6 or 7 jobs in 1 day, in 1 week has to be 27 or 30, thats crazy
You mean master hack
Are you still with safelite
Does the job get easier over time? I would imagine that each car has its own unique challenges, but are you exhausted after the entire day or do you build endurance? From what I am seeing from others is that over work you guys, and I just wonder if it is job worth working.
My tech did everything looks great just waiting game to see make sure it stays great
Everything I’ve read says that windshield install that are correctly done require wearing gloves to keep hand oils from interfering with adhesive
You are correct.
If the tech is careful it's fine. It's not hard to not touch the thin line where the glue goes. That's the only place it matters. People always find something negative.
What is that extra helper arm called? which lifts the windshield on the other side?
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You think that with me not driving the car much this kind of thing would be less likely to happen. I mostly use the STI for 200 mile round trips between Orlando and Tampa once or twice a month. There are lots of trucks on the highways and there's always small rocks bouncing around behind them. I try to stay away from them until it's clear to pass. I heard something hit the glass but didn't know the windshield was cracked until days later. This guy did an amazing job replacing the windshield and I really can't tell it was replaced. If you have a WRX, this is what replacing the windshield looks like. The installer told me he does 8 windshield replacements a day. Hopefully I won't need another windshield for a long time. Thanks for watching!
Eh shit happens. I broke my glass a week after I took it home from the dealer lol. Was pretty upset about it since replacement glass isn't as good but whatever.
@@Chris-us7tj 4 weeks later another rock hit my windshield at 70MPH and my new windshield cracked again. I took it to a local Safelite shop two days later and they filled the crack before it spread. Luckily its at the bottom corner of the windshield and isn't very noticeable. I am having bad luck lately with things hitting my glass!
I have a 2007 Silverado 2500 and I’m taking it to safelite tomorrow to get the windshield replaced. I’m so afraid they’re gonna tear the interior up or not put something on right or break the parts. How do I prevent this and what do I do if it happens?
Why would you put the seam in the middle of the top of the glass. I would want a continuous bead along the top. Maybe that’s why windshield leaked. But I was told there was some of her issues for the leaking. Went to another glass shop and they let me watch and they ran a continuous bead across the top. Now I know why the leak! Thanks for the video.
I remember when I replaced 10 windshields a day and never complained once.
A fellow warrior.
Been searching everywhere. How much would a new windshield cost on a step van? It has 2 pieces in the front but I only need one like this: www.truck-n-trailer.com/truck-details/3764/WORKHORSE-P42-Step-Van/
Thinking of buying a used one but one front window is busted.
Hi I'm thinking of applying for a job for replacing windshields..but I have NO experience in it...is it hard to do?..also you think I should be able to do it without experience?..and how is the pay?.. and is it Always early morning shift..?
@@carlosaponte1331 Safelite will train anyone with a pulse. They pay decent but I won't work for them.
@@ESLinsider Those van windows are flat glass, so a local shop can cut you one and install using the same gasket already installed on the vehicle. My shop would charge 200$-250$ for a job like that, installed
helloo thanks for this greate video can u please tell me the name of that tools wich is holdind the wind screen ?thank you very much
For those who don’t know. Satellite makes their guys read the books only and then send them out. With no hands on training. That’s why when the techs go out. They either don’t know what to do or scratch the heck out of customers cars. That’s why they have bad reviews lol.
4 years later and people are still commenting on this video. Thanks for watching and commenting. 🙂
Got a safelite appointment tomorrow
So nervous because they already have totaled 1 of my cars from not being able to replace and seal windshield properly
I like how this windshield has a tint on top. Do they all come this way? My Honda Civic needs a windshield tomorrow from them and I can't decide if I should go to them or a private shop. I want a good quality windshield
whoever you call, ask for an oem windshield so its the same as you have now.
I see your in Fl, I’m going to get my windshield replaced today and I was dreading it take all day hopefully they will call me sooner for pick up. My nephew hit my windshield with a basketball 😒
Thanks for this video. Just What I needed. Mine has a bullseye that needs a new complete windshield. I live in a apartment. Can they do this if my car is parked on the street? Or do you think it's better to go to the shop or maybe have it done in a mall close to me? Thanks
If you call and tell them your situation they will probably tell you to bring it to them. Glad you found the video helpful!
@@CarStory Thanks for reply. I decided to take it to the shop instead of having them come to me. After watching your video I think it's best. Where I park my car is bumper to bumper cars and the technician needs good amount of space. Again thanks for great video it helped 🙂
@safelites unethical practices left my van broken and unsafe! After they replaced my rear window, the spoiler popped off & the trunk wouldnt close.The tech was advised just to"glue it".After they "fixed" it,spoiler flew off on the Hw & my trunk continues to open while driving.
In other words it’s not OEM and it costs them much less and they don’t pass this savings on to the customer. The website says they use OEM glass.
True, when you call Safelite you have to request OEM glass up front. I didn’t do that and could not wait for another appointment. This windshield is still on the car today but next time it breaks I’m demanding an OEM windshield.
@@CarStory yep I just called Safelite $300 for OE and they want over $1000 for OEM.
This guy is good!
I still have the windshield with no issues so I'm happy!
That tech know what he is doing
How long does it take to replace windshield
this replacement took 90 minutes but time can vary based on the car.
He did do a good job. But always check reviews for your local area. Don't just go with what your insurance tells you. Your allowed to choose who you want. Just because they do lots of commercials doesn't mean that is the best choice. In my local area the wait time is weeks for replacement, when a few other local companies with better reviews can do same to next day depending on Year make model and availability of the glass. Because of the commercials they are getting more jobs then they can handle in a timely manner. Yes I used to work for Safelite before they started doing commercials and we never told a customer that it would be 2 or 3 weeks before we change the windshield.
Again check reviews, or ask your location dealer what company they recommend. And tell your insurance who "You" choose to go with.
Thought about using them for 1 of my cars any issues later or anything leaking thru or going into a car wash??
I still have this same windshield on the car and I haven't had any problems.
A couple bent fins for a sweet UA-cam video sounds like a deal to me 😎🥳
lol, that was no big deal at all. im always checking the intercooler for bent fins anyway. thanks for watching and commenting!
That was a good job he did,
U forgot to mention that you have also a nice volkswagen inside the garage 👌😎
That is my wifes 2018 GTI. We love that car!
All windshields are aftermarket windshields at a auto glass shop unless you ask for a OEM windshield which is more pricier I’m also a auto glass tech but I work for a family owned auto glass shop
Yes very true! My wife needed a windshield for her GTI and we requested a OEM windshield and we got one. It cost the insurance company $850 and it was 100% covered here in Florida! Next time I need a windshield for my STI I will request OEM glass.
No it's not. I only sell and install OEM glass and if the customer doesn't want to pay for OEM or OEMe then I won't do the job.
I'm getting mine done today. Hope he is as good as this guy.
What is the name of the equipment he uses to swing the glass into position?
Great video
I have to go to them Tuesday through Allstate insurance. Idk how your state is but did you have to get a new registration sticker and inspection sticker on your window?
Thankfully we don't have registration or inspection stickers in Florida messing up the windshield. They will probably remove the stickers safely once the windshield is removed. They probably come right off with a hot air gun to warm up the glue.
Was there a post-installation wait time before you could drive it? Some web sites say you have to wait several hours for it to cure. What was your experience?
They say don’t drive the car for at least an hour unless you really need to. Waiting at least four hours is best. I didn’t use the car until the next day.
With the new product used the safe drive away time is 30 mins
Hello there, great video. I have a question. In the beginning of the video the tech mentioned the windshield didn't say Subaru. Did you have a choice to get a OEM replacement? thx
I did not know at the time but yes I could have requested an OEM windshield. I was told by another glass installer that unless you have acoustic glass for extra sound insulation, the OEM windshield is no different than the aftermarket glass. Regardless of that, next time my windshield breaks, I am requesting OEM glass just to see if I can get it. Your insurance company can refuse that request or make you pay an extra fee for it.
@@CarStory that makes no sense that your insurance can refuse oem replacement. Thats like saying if an oem wheel gets damaged you have to get an aftermarket one. No, if they are covering the replacement it is supposed to be oem. If not you have a crap insurance company.
@@Hallowsaw not true. I work in the auto glass industry and if you do not have an oem rider in your policy, they may not cover it.
You can get the make glass, however it usually takes a while longer to get the part. There’s honestly zero difference. Chances are the glasses are made in the exact same shop, just one went down the Subaru line, the other went down the aftermarket line
How long did that take, start to finish?
I hope the local Safelite does this goo of a job on my 21 Avalon Hybrid Limited
What do they do about inspection stickers and things of that sort
Not sure since we don't have car inspections in Florida.
Great video, how long did you start driving and also go to Carwash after the replacement?
I didn't drive it until the next day but the installer said wait about four hours to drive it if possible. I didn't wash it for a week after the install.
@@CarStory thanks, I just replaced a cracked BMW 7 series back glass yesterday, but drove about 4 miles back home after from the installer and packed in garage, he warned also not to wash for a week.
just got wack by rock on my brz ts 2020 now i need a new replacement.. they seem to be limited staff as next appoint for me will be like 2 weeks or so.. idk if its not much people working due to pandemic .. hit today in the very side in the middle and now crack is like almost half way due to heat, its going to go across to the other end one lone single crack .... sucks .... going to cost me about 400$... how much was yours ? insurance fix it ?
How u set a windshield on a big lifted truck with that lil buddy set up?
You must have got the 1 good installer
I still have the windshield and it doesn’t leak or have any wind noise so it was a good install! thanks for watching!
I have to get mine done today and I was curious of the process and how long I was going to have to wait. Lol. I have to go to them. My windshield is $300 + to get replaced and to have them come to me was an additional $50
I’d make sure to have a $ 100 comprehensive deductible. Replaced a windshield on a 2019 Trax....$408.....buddy paid $1800 for Volvo replacement with built in electronics. Both done at Safelite.
@@hoffrun It actually costed him $1,800. 00 to have is window replaced?
What do they do with the inspection and emission stickers? My windshield is being replaced this Friday and was wondering what about the stickers on the old windshield?
We don't have those in Florida but the installer may have a method of removing them from your old windshield.
Depends on the state you live in. I live in New Jersey and the stickers are easy to take off after the windshield is removed from the car. States like New York and Pennsylvania stickers cant be removed. They have serrations on the sticker when you try to remove they fall apart. They make them like that so you cant transfer the sticker. I know this response is 2 month from when you posted your comment but hope this helps you
Just had my done here in La. Safelite guy removed inspection stickers, oil change stickers, etc. from old windshield very carefully and then reinstalled on new one. 100% professional
Where was the registration and or inspection on windshield prior to the removable process and how is it replaced thanks
Lucky for us in Florida, we don't have that garbage on our windshields. No vehicle inspections here and only one license plate per vehicle on the back of the car where it belongs.
Im from Germany i wont start here by Autoglass business. The tools that you are using looking pretty useable. Where can i buy it? I couldnt found any Shop for it. Thanks in advance.
Are there electronics that are installed to the windshield since they have a defroster?
No at least on my windshield there isn't.
If nothing hit your windshield then it most likely is a stress point crack. When the car manufacturing lays down the glass the surface can be uneven which causes different stress points. The windshield then has more stress at these points causing it to crack over time. If you can show that there is no impact (rock impact etc) to the glass the car dealership will replace it for free.
someone decided to be an ahole and made a nice gash in my windshield.
Wow 😮 very professional
Great job!
Cool video! Our mdx windshield is bad I’m excited about having it done - online quote was 340 which isn’t bad for at your hosie
I just came to watch him brake all the cowl clips and try to hide it from from. Lol
+Michael mobray LOL! Luckily he didn’t break anything!
Lol i work in auto glass and he did a good job. Your car is easy to do. But those cowl clips are cheap bastards and I usually have to put them back in as decorations. Mr.Honda is a cheap bastard too.
Michael mobray I have no issues with the new windshield so I assume it was done right 😀
Can't blame them sometimes. Especially in older cars where the plastic is very brittle. My technician had it easy cause my clips were already all broken 😂
Take them out the correct way. Maybe you won't break them.
I work for Safelite as well, I just want to say that I wish all customers didn’t care about the logo on the glass. I work in Seattle so a ton of customers only want brand name, even though it will cost a lot more, but insurance won’t approve lol. He’s a good technician
Depends I own a 2019 Maserati and theirs only OEM windshield no other brand makes it. My insurance covered it with no hesitation
TheWiseGuy ya, same with Lamborghini, oem only, super expensive
william arnold My windshield cost about $1700 new. Real expensive then people get mad when I watch how they open theirs doors next to my car. Like legit they don’t realize how expensive any part is to get replaced or repaired lol
TheWiseGuy man I don’t blame you
it's not just a logo it's OEM and not aftermarket
These Guys are coming to repair my mustang windshield because of how windy it was Friday (plywood that’s been on the first floor window flew off and fucked that thing all the way up) one time I park at the end of the driveway vs the middle
My 2016 Mustang has an acoustic windshield so check if you have one too. It might say SoundScreen on the lower drivers side. Make sure they give you the right replacement windshield.
@@CarStory just checked when I saw your comment, ok so definitely nothing like that at the bottom of the windshield! Appreciate your feedback!
So how long did this actually take for them to replace you windshield?
around 90 minutes
Great job