Glass America Windshield (2024)

FAQs

Did Safelite buy glass America? ›

The transaction was completed on Friday, September 25, 2020. Auto Glass America, owned by Bill Reilly, has one store in Riverside, California, and has earned a strong reputation for their craftmanship, work ethic and customer service experience.

Non-Repairable Windshield/Windscreen Damage

Small chips can lead to large cracks requiring complete windshield replacement. Glass America uses only OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) quality glass.

Glass America is proud to offer a nationwide lifetime limited warranty. Windshields are warranted for workmanship for as long as you own the vehicle in which the glass is installed. Any defects are warranted so long as such defects are brought to the attention of Glass America within 30 days of your installation.

The Boyd Group (Gerber Collision & Glass) announced that it has effectively acquired a majority ownership and controlling interest in the retail auto glass business of Glass America Inc., which operates 61 retail auto glass locations across 23 U.S. states under the trade names of Glass America and Auto Glass Services.

Safelite AutoGlass main competitors are Vudu, Quadratec, and Safelite Auto Glass.

In 2007, Safelite was acquired by Luxembourg based Belron, which is in turn owned by the D'Ieteren group, Belron is the world's largest vehicle glass company, providing service in over 32 countries.

In addition, OEM windshields cost more than after-market ones, so you will need to make a larger investment. Nonetheless, the price difference is worth it. OEM glass is the preferred choice of many auto glass repair shops, and it's worth it when you can afford it.

OEM windshields often have a distinct marking or logo that is usually etched in one of the corners. These manufacturer's marks can include the logo, the brand name, or specific codes. Check for these marks as your first step.

Some of the ways Auto Glass can vary include clarity, shatter resistance, and thickness. Replacement glass that is thinner than what came from the factory can effect noise insulation and strength. Be sure to ask if the glass that will be used is not only certified, but OEM ( Original Equipment Manufacturer) equivalent.

Quality and Safety Standards of OEM Windshields

The distinguishing factors between OEM and aftermarket windshields lie in the fact that the former is manufactured to uphold strict quality and safety standards, replicating the original windshield that came with the vehicle.

Are Safelite windshields under warranty? ›

And every windshield replacement is backed by a nationwide lifetime warranty on parts and workmanship that you won't find anywhere else. We're confident that we're the best at what we do, and we want you to have that same confidence and peace of mind.

Typically, damage to a windshield from normal wear and tear or small cracks not caused by manufacturing defects or covered incidents is not covered by the manufacturer's warranty.

Competitive Landscape Glass America competes with both large and small players like Gerber Collision & Glass, NOVUS Glass, and ABRA Auto Body & Glass, highlighting the need to differentiate offerings to capture sales in a competitive market.

Trust America's Auto Glass Experts

Glass America is independently owned and operated, with repair facilities across the country.

Glass America currently has service centers conducting business under the names Glass America, Gerber Glass and Auto Glass Service in 38 states. Each of the service centers offers mobile services as a convenience for its customers.

Who acquired American Glass Distributors? American Glass Distributors was acquired by PGW Auto Glass.

That same year, two men named Bud Glassman (really!) and Art Lankin opened the doors of a small business in Wichita, Kansas, calling it Service Auto Glass. The Safelite name was adopted a few years later.

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Jan. 4, 2013 - Safelite^® Group, the nation's leading vehicle glass company, has reached an agreement to acquire Boston-based Giant Glass, effective December 31, 2012.

Since joining Driven Brands in January 2022, Auto Glass Now has been rebranding all of the acquired locations under its name and refreshing the locations with bright, welcoming customer service lobbies and the latest tools and equipment.