Cuando se daña el vidrio del auto, probablemente lo que piense primero sea: ¿cuánto me va a costar?Si sucede, lo último que debería hacer es posponer la reparación o el reemplazo del vidrio del auto debido al costo. Por este motivo, ofrecemos precios competitivos que le permiten reparar el daño tan pronto como sea posible.Lo que algunas personas no se dan cuenta es que el costo de reparación de parabrisas por lo general está completamente cubierto por el seguro. Para facilitar el proceso, Safelite trabaja en estrecha colaboración con las principales compañías de seguros del país para encargarse de su reclamación de seguro.¿Cómo sabe si su seguro cubrirá el costo total del servicio? Elija la opción a continuación que le corresponda:Por lo general, esto es sin cargo, ya que la mayoría de las veces lo cubrirá la compañía de seguros y, normalmente, no afectará el costo de su seguro.Por lo general, esto lo debería cubrir su compañía de seguros, aunque algunos costos tal vez queden a cargo de los titulares de póliza, como cualquier deducible.
El monto total de desembolso puede variar según la magnitud del daño, el lugar donde se encuentra y el tipo de vehículo. Será responsable de cualquier costo excepcional que su seguro no cubra o si tiene cobertura, pero el costo es menor al deducible. Si el costo supera el deducible, será responsable de cualquier deducible que pueda corresponder.Si tiene alguna otra duda sobre seguros, consulte nuestra página Preguntas sobre seguros para más información.Si opta por no presentar una reclamación a su seguro o si no tiene una cobertura completa será responsable del costo del reemplazo. Este precio puede variar, pero una buena manera de evaluar el precio del reemplazo de parabrisas es obtener una cotización en línea.Es fácil obtener una cotización. Todo lo que tiene que hacer es:1. Visite la página Pedir cotización.2. Ingrese su código postal.3. Elija cómo quiere pagar.4. Seleccione el tipo de daño.5. Elija si prefiere el servicio a domicilio o en el taller.Safelite acepta Visa, MasterCard, American Express, efectivo y cheques personales.¿Tiene alguna otra pregunta sobre el costo de reemplazo de vidrios?
Mire el siguiente video para más información. Un representante de Safelite está disponible para responder cualquier pregunta que tenga, simplemente llame al 877-664-8931. Si está listo, programe un servicio en línea hoy mismo.Hall of Fame Class of 2013–Safelite Auto Glass I can still recall that stomach sinking feeling that came over me when I realized my car had been broken into. There was nothing extraordinary about what happened. I hadn’t left anything massively valuable in plain sight. Cars get broken into regularly. Yet, when it happens to us, our entire world is turned upside down. We think of our vehicles as these safe, indestructible shells when in reality, they’re vulnerable just like we are. Safelite Auto Glass not only understands this, but they seemed determined to make me feel like a VIP, with vacuum and wipe service, on a day nothing else seemed to be going right. Safelite repairs, Safelite replaces, Safelite does a little extra–and it doesn’t cost them a single penny to do it.
After replacing your damaged window, Safelite Auto Glass simply cleans your windows, vacuums up any glass fragments, and sends you on your way with one less thing to worry about. WHY VACUUM AND WIPE? Purple Goldfish, also known as anytime a business goes above and beyond to provide that “little extra” to their customers, doesn’t have to be extravagant. It simply has to be memorable. Once a window on your car is replaced, our next biggest concern is broken glass. Safelite takes that worry away and then goes one step further in wiping down the brand new glass. Getting auto glass replaced doesn’t have to be a big headache–and Safelite proves that with their outstanding customer service. By taking care of all the worries that surround a window replacement on a vehicle, Safelite is one giant leap ahead of their competition. Today’s Lagniappe (a little something extra thrown in for good measure) – here are even more reasons why Safelite is above and beyond their competition.
Overall, passenger car maintenance costs per unit increased less than 1 percent in calendar-year 2015. These costs include unscheduled repair services, preventive maintenance (PM), tires, and replacement rentals. In particular, there were five fleet car maintenance trends that were the primary influencers of maintenance costs in calendar-year 2015, which are identified by Chad Christensen, strategic consultant, and Frank Stracke, case manager, managed maintenance, both of whom work for Element:At a Glance● Vehicle-build quality continues to remain high, which is helping to stabilize maintenance costs.● Labor rates increased in 2015.● Continued adoption of lower viscosity motor oils. ● Parts delays due to non-preventive maintenance repairs and re-engineered parts.● Inconsistent tire size labeling which has resulted in under-load tires being installed.These were some of the key findings of AF’s 21st annual fleet passenger car maintenance study conducted exclusively by Element, a fleet management business headquartered in Sparks, Md., and Eden Prairie, Minn.
The study was based on actual maintenance expenses incurred by 37,627 passenger cars during calendar-year 2015. This three-part report examines the survey results in separate articles focusing on overall car maintenance trends, extended service intervals, and passenger car replacement tires.Overall, fleet car maintenance costs per mile for the 2015 calendar-year were up slightly compared to those in the 2014-CY.One reason for the slight increase was that labor rates increased in 2015, a continuation of a similar trajectory from 2014. But, the forecast is for labor rates to remain flat in calendar-year 2016. “We have seen repair-provider labor rates increase across the board from national accounts to independents to dealerships. We expect 2016 labor rates to remain flat in metropolitan areas after the 2015 increases,” said Stracke.While overall vehicle quality continues to be high, there were several popular fleet vehicles that experienced greater-than-normal maintenance issues. “Several new-model introductions have had early service repair issues, making it challenging for shops to diagnose and required escalation directly to the OEM engineers,” added Stracke.
Vehicle-build quality continues to be high, but several key maintenance areas witnessed cost increases in 2015. “For instance, we have seen significant cost increases with replacement windshields because of collision avoidance and other embedded glass technology,” said Stracke.This observation was echoed by Christensen. “The cost of outside mirror replacements has increased due to the integration of collision avoidance technology into the mirrors,” he said.Other findings identified transmission issues that influenced 2015 maintenance costs, such as OEM-specific fluid replacement requirements. “For instance, transmission failures have occurred in CVT transmissions when not using transmission fluid specifically for CVT-type transmissions. Some non-OEM repair providers have struggled with these new requirements,” said Stracke.The top five roadside assistance trends were identified by Jason Jones, specialty vehicle manager for Road America. They are:Here are four recommendations from Jones on how fleet drivers can help minimize roadside incidents:Fleet managers must instruct drivers to keep roadside assistance and accident policy in the vehicle at all times.
One way to expedite roadside assistance is for fleet drivers to have the following information ready to give to the dispatcher when calling for assistance:loaded or unloaded.such as utility bed, box truck, etc.location of vehicle.number.If a vehicle is disabled on the side of the highway, Jones recommends that the fleet driver pulls the vehicle to the right shoulder, as far away from traffic as safely possible. Once the vehicle is safely stopped, turn on the hazard lights and set the parking brake. At this time, a driver can call the dedicated roadside assistance phone number.Until assistance arrives, the driver should stay in the vehicle at all times. If the driver must get out of the vehicle, instruct him or her to exit only from the passenger side of the vehicle. Do not stand by the roadway.An ongoing issue is the continuation of parts shortages experienced in prior years, which has lengthened turnaround time as vehicles sit idle waiting for replacement parts to arrive. “Back-ordered parts continue to be an issue, creating repair cycle delays, rental costs, and driver inconvenience,” said Christensen.Similarly, the ongoing technician shortage continues to impact vehicle downtime.
“The lack of specialty trained repair technicians has posed problems resolving drivability and complex diagnostic repairs,” added Christensen.Vehicle glass replacement costs are increasing as more technology, such as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are being incorporated into windshields.The windshield is a critical safety component of a vehicle, protecting passengers in the event of a rollover and aiding in proper airbag deployment.What has changed in recent years is that windshields are becoming more integrated with the rest of the vehicle, incorporating features designed to aid with safety, comfort, and style.Some examples of windshield enhancements and connectivity to other features are offered by Mark Klein, strategic account manager for Safelite AutoGlass.“One important development has been the integration of adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and forward collision warning into windshields. These – and many similar features – fit into the category of advanced driver assistance systems, a growing trend among automakers to increase safety and assist the driver,” said Klein.
“This technology uses a combination of sensors, such as radar and LIDAR, and cameras to create a ‘circle of safety’ around the vehicle. Because the ADAS systems are often located at the upper, inner surface of the windshield, many automakers state that the camera systems must be recalibrated after a windshield replacement.”How common is the need for recalibration? At Safelite AutoGlass, windshields requiring a recalibration make up a little less than 5 percent of the windshields it replaces. “But, this number has grown significantly, though, from 0.05 percent in 2009, to 0.54 percent in 2013, to nearly 4 percent in 2015. According to Specialty Analytics, the ADAS market is expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate of 23 percent. This means nearly 10 percent of vehicles may require recalibration by 2019 and 90 percent by 2029,” said Klein. “As the percentage of vehicles using ADAS technology increases, the need for recalibration will make a significant impact on vehicle glass service and pricing.”
Some leading glass companies have begun alerting customers whose vehicle may require recalibration. “Still, it’s a good idea to ask when scheduling service or when the technician arrives to do the work. Some car dealerships have the equipment required to conduct a recalibration, while some vehicle glass companies are beginning to implement recalibration services for convenient, one-stop shopping,” said Klein.ADAS windshields cost substantially more than their predecessors. Not only is there a cost associated with recalibrations, but the actual windshields cost more to manufacture due to their complexity. “Auto insurers typically view the recalibration as a part of the windshield replacement claim,” said Klein.Windshield recycling makes windshield replacement a more sustainable solution. “Because windshields are constructed of two pieces of glass and a polyvinyl butyral (PVB) interlayer for safety, it is difficult to separate and recycle all of the components. While some companies have recycled only the glass portions for years, a handful are now recycling the PVB.
Products made from recycled windshields include fiberglass insulation, carpet backing, and paint. When choosing a glass shop, it’s important to ask if the company recycles the entire windshield,” said Klein.The forecast is that fleet car maintenance expenses will increase in 2016.“We expect maintenance expenses to rise 2 to 3 percent, driven by parts prices, continued shop technician shortages, and new-model OEM-only parts availability issues,” said Christensen.The top five maintenance trends for medium-duty and light-duty truck fleets are identified by Frank Stracke, case manager, managed maintenance for Element. They are:drivers to understand DEF service requirements.inspection in California.choosing different tire brands.maintenance issues.The top five maintenance trends for fleets operating light-duty trucks are cited by Frank Stracke, case manager, managed maintenance for Element:Editor's note: This article is part of a three-part package dealing with fleet maintenance costs in 2015.