The cool breeze, the light instrumental music, and your favorite car on the road have created a mood and given you the most enjoyable experience. Oh no! Where did the gravel come from? Your vehicle now has broken glass, and you need someone to repair it. But where to begin? Let’s say you did a search on Google and found three best auto glass repair shops to consider. How do you decide which shop to visit? You know, that really depends on what kind of consumer you are. When it comes to the auto glass industry, most people want to find the company with the lowest price. We know how tempting it is to jump at the lowest price, but we urge anyone searching for the best deal to give equal importance to the following factors:

• – Work Expertise and Warranty
• – Consumer Assistance
• – Flexibility for the Customer 
• – Time to Complete
• – Reputation of the Business
• – Honesty

Work Expertise and Warranty:

The company’s commitment to its service and warranty is crucial. Suppose you replaced your windshield at the cheapest available option. If the windshield wasn’t installed properly, then there could be leakage inside the cabin, which would cause additional damage to the inside of the vehicle. You might have to pay more money to have the work redone and to cover any additional repairs if the company doesn’t offer a workmanship guarantee.

Consumer Assistance:

People may not give much thought to customer service, but they will definitely take note if a company doesn’t put an emphasis on providing friendly and helpful assistance to its clientele. If something went wrong during your installation and you tried to contact the company about it but no one picked up the phone, that would be extremely frustrating. If you want to avoid this problem, you should always call the company before scheduling an appointment with them online.

Flexibility for the Customer:

When looking for a good glass service, you should also think about how easy they are to reach. Do customers have access to a mobile service through the company? When the customer brings their vehicle into the shop, will they provide a drop-off service? Do they try to accommodate your busy schedule when setting an appointment? There will always be a value gap between companies that go above and beyond to make their services more convenient for customers and those that don’t.

Time to Complete the Job: 

In what ways do the companies maximize efficiency? This is another important factor that influences customer convenience. Customers have been conditioned to expect instantaneous responses in the modern business world. You want to know how quickly the company can replace your windshield. Ask if they offer walk-in service for auto glass replacement and how soon you can expect to have your car back. It’s always preferable to work with a company that values your time and treats you with respect.

Reputation of the Business:

This should be the one. Customers’ faith is paramount in the automotive business. Nobody trusts a garage where they might get poor service or be taken advantage of, so they avoid them at all costs. Customers should only deal with auto glass companies that are members of the Auto Glass Safety Council or a similar group. Finding a service that is part of a trusted network increases the likelihood that you will receive excellent care.

Honesty:

Lastly, we think that keeping a high level of honesty is important for giving great service. Is the company transparent about its processes? Does it admit when it’s wrong and make every effort to fix the problem? Unless you’re sure they’re safe, you shouldn’t use them. Businesses with no morals will put profits before their customers every time. As a rule, all auto glass replacement businesses should prioritize the happiness of their customers.

These are, in our opinion, the six most important things to look for in a reliable auto glass service provider. Incorporating these considerations into your search for an auto glass company will greatly improve your chances of a positive outcome.  

Remember that although a cheap price can seem appealing, it is often better to spend slightly more for a much better customer experience.

Southwest Auto Glass works hard to provide the best auto glass repair and replacement service to its customers. So if you want an auto glass service that cares about its customers and gives them the best experience and value, don’t look any further. We replace and repair auto glass and calibrate ADAS systems at our shop and on-site. Southwest Auto Glass, founded in 1992 in El Paso, Texas, won the Better Business Bureau’s Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics in 2000 and was a finalist in 1998, 1999, and 2001. This reflects our ethics, expertise, and experience.

Any more questions? Call 915-595-4444 today for help!