Anyone used Auto Glass Canada?

[ptsun]

Hey anyone use them before??

http://autoglasscanada.com/

I just called for a quote and it was lower than APple AUtoglass....... so now i am interestd in using them.. but i can't find any reviews of these guys... anyoen???

[Ilovedeals]

I had a bad experience with these guys. My situation was a crack in my windshield - not a stone chip, but a 5-6 inch crack that extended up from the bottom of my windshield (no idea how it got there). They claim they can fix such things, even say they are the only ones in Canada who can do this. (see on their site - up to 10" long "Guarated not to sprad" - terrible spelling!).

So they came (not in the impressive van shown on their site) and tried to deal with it. I came back out of my office, and frankly things looked worse - a whole drilled, and the crack looked possibly worse. Told me it was done and wouldn't spread any more. Promised me it was guaranteed. So I paid $80 for it. Within a day it was spreading.

So I called them back. Turned out the "guarantee" was that I could put the money spent on my crack repair towards a full replacement of my windshield. So I got the price from them to replace my windshield, and was going to just do it, but decided it would be best to check around first. I found that if I subtracted $80 from their price to replace my windshield, I got a price roughly equivalent to the cost I was quoted by several other reputable windshield companies in the Mississauga, Brampton area. This really left a bad taste in my mouth. Call me paranoid, but I felt like they knew they couldn't fix the long crack in my windshield (why are they the only ones in Canada claiming to be able to fix such cracks??), and that they knew once money was given over, people would probably just accept their offer to put the money from the so called "crack repair" towards a windshield replacement with them. That was my gut feeling. In the end I decided it would be better to go with a reputable name brand company than risk what I felt was fishy, and possibly end up with an even bigger, more expensive problem on my hand - a potentially poorly installed windshield. That's my experience - paranoid and frustrated as it may seem! :confused: They may be fine, but I wasn't going to risk it after my unimpressive experience with them.

I ended up calling Speedy and their price was the best quote. They even called to cancel an appointment because they didn't want to install when the weather is too cold (they come to your workplace and do it on-site - i.e. outdoors).


Hey anyone use them before??

http://autoglasscanada.com/

I just called for a quote and it was lower than APple AUtoglass....... so now i am interestd in using them.. but i can't find any reviews of these guys... anyoen???

[LL29]

Ilovedeals - I had a VERY SIMILAR experience but with APPLE AUTOGLASS - BRIMLEY AND SHEPPARD

my crack/chip was only as big as a penny in length
I went, they said they could fix it so I let them and told them to patch another small chip while they were at it for like $100 i think..(2nd chip was much cheaper so it was worth it)

after it was done, i drove for about 5mins then the main chip started to get even bigger!! oh man, those guys are pure rip off's
I came back and confronted them - their best price for a new replacement was like $300 something I think

so i just found another private small shop and they did it for much cheaper even with appleAG's credit of $100

[ptsun]

Hmm. interesting. wow. i have decided to try speedy autoglass instead.. they're price is 'similiar'... and just seems more reputable!!!

i am actually getting a replacement...!

[Ilovedeals]

Wow. Very interesting. Maybe we should lodge compaints on the Better Business Bureau site site that they are registered with?! (Link is on their site - need to searchtheir company name to find their BBB listing).


Ilovedeals - I had a VERY SIMILAR experience but with APPLE AUTOGLASS - BRIMLEY AND SHEPPARD

my crack/chip was only as big as a penny in length
I went, they said they could fix it so I let them and told them to patch another small chip while they were at it for like $100 i think..(2nd chip was much cheaper so it was worth it)

after it was done, i drove for about 5mins then the main chip started to get even bigger!! oh man, those guys are pure rip off's
I came back and confronted them - their best price for a new replacement was like $300 something I think

so i just found another private small shop and they did it for much cheaper even with appleAG's credit of $100

[Nyte]

So while we're at it, can anyone recommend a good place to repair a chip? And how much do they normally charge?

[nano]

i got my stone chip done at a autoglass place on pharmacy north of steeles in markham the shop owner was really nice and he charged me only $25 and i didnt spread

[Invincible]

Where are these places that you guys have mentioned for getting decent complete windshield replacements? I have an 8" crack on one side and a pretty good rock smash on the other. It's an old car, but I consider those to be a safety hazard. Anyone know of a cheap place? And what's "Cheap"? Back home there was a place that would do a complete replacement for just over $100. Unfortunately I won't be headed in that direction any time soon.

[chanth]

This company was recomended by my co- worker,who done 6 " crack on his 2005 infinty G35 with in 3 month after he bought the car. He called most auto glass companies in Toronto,but every one quote for the replacement the lowest cost is $ 675.00.Auto glass canada is the only company said it can be repairable with the gurantee,still able to see a hair line crack onlywith the cost of $85.00.Co- worker was very upset his insurance deductble is $1000.He took a chance to repair the crack :-0 he was very happy with the service he cannot able to see the crack from outside,he was driving the car almost a year no change in the repaired crack since that day.This is my own experience and I used this compay 7 month ago for the replacement on vw jetta.They did great job .Three weeks ago I got a stone chip on my way to work at QEW.2 days later it spreaded in to 3inches.I call this guys to fix for me and the mobile guy came and fixed it.It looks like my co worker's crack repair. I asked the guy how much? he said it is free of charge because it cover under your warrenty:cool: ...............
other co-workers also use thier service.Every one is satisfied with there service and warrenty.

[chanth]

Hey anyone use them before??

http://autoglasscanada.com/

I just called for a quote and it was lower than APple AUtoglass....... so now i am interestd in using them.. but i can't find any reviews of these guys... anyoen???

WE KNOW THEM LOWER PRICE THAN APPLE & SPEEDY THEY ARE BETTER BUSINES BURE MEMBER NO COMPLAIN :lol:

[Menthol]

WHAT ?




WE KNOW THEM LOWER PRICE THAN APPLE & SPEEDY THEY ARE BETTER BUSINES BURE MEMBER NO COMPLAIN :lol:

[veryhuman]

If the chip is a size of a loonie, chances are it can not be fixed, or your better off replacing the whole thing.

There is a place is Scarbo, called AMG auto glass, they have little huts set up in a few Canadian Tires parking lots (the huts repairs chips, so you can bring the car to them and let them check it out). Get their number by calling the auto centre at the Shepperd and Leslie CT. Get a quote and make an apointment on the phone, I got mine replaced on a 98 Honday CRV, it cost $245 + tax, done in 2 hrs (bring a book) and has a lifetime warranty on leaks and 1 free stone chip repair. Excellent work and price. I called several places, your not going to beat this price.

[chanth]

If the chip is a size of a loonie, chances are it can not be fixed, or your better off replacing the whole thing.

There is a place is Scarbo, called AMG auto glass, they have little huts set up in a few Canadian Tires parking lots (the huts repairs chips, so you can bring the car to them and let them check it out). Get their number by calling the auto centre at the Shepperd and Leslie CT. Get a quote and make an apointment on the phone, I got mine replaced on a 98 Honday CRV, it cost $245 + tax, done in 2 hrs (bring a book) and has a lifetime warranty on leaks and 1 free stone chip repair. Excellent work and price. I called several places, your not going to beat this price.

98 Hounda crv at auto glass canada OEM Part $225.00 plus life time gurantee plus 0ne year stone chip repair free + free mobile sevice call them at 1-877-452-7780:twisted:

[hightech]

This guy is promoting his own store. Visit http://www.bbbmwo.ca/commonreport.html?bid=1136709 and you will see the following info:

Original Business Start Date: January 1997
Principal: Mr. Chanth Rajah, Owner
Email Address: chanth00@gmail.com

I suggest staying clear of this guy.

[nornet]

This guy is promoting his own store. Visit http://www.bbbmwo.ca/commonreport.html?bid=1136709 and you will see the following info:

Original Business Start Date: January 1997
Principal: Mr. Chanth Rajah, Owner
Email Address: chanth00@gmail.com

I suggest staying clear of this guy.

I would be suspicious of any business that uses a gmail (or yahoo) account.

[Koolada]

I just had them fix an 8 inch crack yesteday. it is holding fine so far. Just a hairline and a couple small holes they drilled on either end of the crack. It was on far passenger side which is bonus for me. It is hardly noticable.I got it done the next day after it happened which they said is important.

I will keep my fingers crossed and get back if it spreads. The guy said 99% of the time it is fine.

Cost was $95, and they give you a reciept to claim on insurance, which covers 100% of the cost of windshield repair, waiving the deductible (apparently insurance companies are encouraging people to get repair rather than replacement-- i guess it is cheaper for them, even though a lot of people's deductables would not allow any reimbursement)

Check with your insurance company if they cover it though as they may not all do so.

If it does not work, the cost of this goes toward replacement--they quoted me quite a low price, so i think it would still work out cheaper than Apple, or speedy, which were more expensive.

Basically there is nothing to lose by trying them though, because if your insurance covers 100% of the cost, then you have not lost anything and can always go somewhere else if it needs replacement, if you don't trust them (unless of course your insurance deductible is so low that replacement in the first place is worth it).

So far the crack fix cost me $0. Which is nice considering tomorrow I could get another rock at my window! Can you imagine paying for replacement and having it happen again a couple months down the road? trouble comes in pairs sometimes.

[ES_Revenge]

So they came (not in the impressive van shown on their site) and tried to deal with it. I came back out of my office, and frankly things looked worse - a whole drilled, and the crack looked possibly worse. Told me it was done and wouldn't spread any more. Promised me it was guaranteed. So I paid $80 for it. Within a day it was spreading.
LOL. This is why I usually just tell people not to fix chips/cracks in windshields at all. They can stay small for years or they can spread, with or without "repair". Therefore why bother "repairing" them? Just wait, see if it spreads, if it does replace the glass. If it doesn't, just keep on truckin' ;)

They claim they can fix such things, even say they are the only ones in Canada who can do this. (see on their site - up to 10" long "Guarated not to sprad" - terrible spelling!).

hmm...



WE KNOW THEM LOWER PRICE THAN APPLE & SPEEDY THEY ARE BETTER BUSINES BURE MEMBER NO COMPLAIN

ROTFLMAO :lol: Coincidence? 3 post n00b with an "endorsement" containing similarly bad spelling/grammar? Company employee perhaps? :lol:

[Koolada]

well, i just don't get why you would advise people not to try to repair it if insurance covers it? unless you are in business of replacement of course. There is no harm in trying it and nothing to lose. As for my case, the crack started at 4" when it first happened and spread to 8" next day. Who knows if it would have stopped or not-- so you might as well try to get it fixed. I may have save myself over $300. Maybe to you that is small dough but not to me.

[ES_Revenge]

well, i just don't get why you would advise people not to try to repair it if insurance covers it? unless you are in business of replacement of course.
I advised not to repair for the exact reason I stated. Believe me there is no hidden agenda to this, lol.

There is no harm in trying it and nothing to lose.
Sure there is, have you read this thread? :confused:


As for my case, the crack started at 4" when it first happened and spread to 8" next day.

Who knows if it would have stopped or not-- so you might as well try to get it fixed. I may have save myself over $300. Maybe to you that is small dough but not to me.
And as for my case I've had 3 "chips" in my windshield forever. One was "fixed" at a cost of $30 or whatever it was, but it looked the same as when it was chipped. The other two I left alone and it's been like 7 years for one and at least 5 for the other and none have ever spread. So if I had paid $30+ a pop to fix the other two, what would the point have been? In fact the "repair" might have caused them to spread! And then it's money for the glass shop for replacement (again covered in this thread).

If insurance is paying for the chip repair then sure, go ahead if you want. But my policy doesn't cover that stuff, it's just my deductible which is way above what a chip repair would be. In fact it's probably above what the windshield replacement would be.

[Koolada]

well, that is what i wrote--if your insurance covers it then you have nothing to lose. My insurance, and apparently most insurance companies now DO cover it-- you should call yours and find out, as windsheild repair falls outside the normal insurance coverage. That is REPAIR not replacement.

just an update-- the crack HAS indeed spread about 2 or 3 mm beyond where they drilled the hole at the end of it. It is about a week later. I am still keeping my fingers crossed that it will stop spreading, will keep you posted.