Paterson Windshield repair professionals are completely qualified to handle your car glass requirements. It makes sense to repair windshields and other auto glass before the chips or cracks become too big and expensive to mend. The majority of repairs take less than an hour and the cost is usually covered by your auto insurance provider.
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Paterson Windshield replaces and repairs auto glass for nearly every vehicle, from the back of a hatchback to an RV windshield. Your automobile's windows will look like new when we are done. We'll even take care of filling out the insurance papers for you!

We have long experience at auto glass repair and replacement throughout Passaic County and the surrounding area. We have the experience and expertise to ensure the job is done correctly the first time, every time. Our prices are some of the lowest around, and our work is excellent!
Call us today at (973) 949 0902 or reach out through our contact page for a free quote.

Windshield Safety

When it comes to vehicle safety features, you'll probably think of antilock brakes, airbags, and seat belts, but the windshield and side windows are unlikely to spring to mind. These various types of automobile glass, on the other hand, are designed to ensure your safety while driving, and the safety of your passengers.
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The windshield, unlike the rear and side windows (termed the backlite and sidelites), is produced differently to ensure that it can withstand a collision and allow you to continue driving safely. The technical ingenuity that goes into the creation of windshields is pretty amazing (yep, we are total geeks about this) and you might find it interesting to learn more about how windshields differ from other types of car glass.

Safety Glass is our Speciality!

The windows in your house are made of standard panes of glass (though the patio sliding doors and any glazed outside doors may have tougher glass in them). Even if the windows are double or triple glazed for temperature control, they will shatter into sharp shards if something hefty smashes into them with enough force. By contrast, in vehicles, where the risks of collision and consequent glass breakage are much higher, tempered glass and laminated glass are usually installed for safety reasons.
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We know the ins and outs of auto glass - we've been repairing and replacing windscreens and auto windows in Passaic County for years. You will love the result and your wallet will too! ​

Laminated Glass

Laminated glass is used in windshields. It's a multi-layer pane bonded together by a thin sheet of film. The film is welded to the glass at high temperature and pressure so that, when the glass is broken, it does not shatter, as expected. Instead, the film holds the glass together so that the broken glass creates a cracking pattern on the surface that looks a bit like a spider's web. A shatter-resistant windshield is an added safety feature designed to keep you and your passengers safe if a collision occurs on the highway.

​This important windshield protection feature significantly lowers the likelihood of debris piercing through the glass and striking you while you drive.

Great Structural Integrity

The windshield, like the body of the vehicle, is an important component of its overall structure. It accounts for at least 45% of the structural integrity in a frontal collision. That's why it makes sense to use the strongest glass available - laminated glass! The windshield also ensures that your car's roof remains rigid in a rollover scenario, and that can save your life!
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If your windshield has a few small cracks or a large fracture, the reduced structural integrity might put you at greater risk of harm if you are in an accident. So it's critical to have windshield chips repaired as soon as possible and cracked windshields replaced immediately.

Safe Airbag Deployment

The strength of laminated glass allows the passenger-side airbag to work safely. As this airbag is triggered in an accident, it rebounds off the windshield with tremendous force back toward the passenger. The windshield's main purpose is to absorb the impact of the deployed airbag without shattering, ensuring that the passenger remains safe.

Tempered Glass 

The backlite and sidelites of a vehicle come under much less pressure and the likelihood of them breaking in the course of normal driving is far lower. So for cost reasons, instead of using laminated glass (which is more expensive), the rear window and side windows of vehicles are generally made of tempered glass.

​This glass is much like the Pyrex glass dishes that you would use at home. Tempered glass is made by a process that quickly heats and cools the glass. This makes it much stronger than standard glass. Also, when tempered glass breaks, it does not break into sharp shards of glass, but disintegrates into small fragments with few sharp edges.

Consequently, it's much safer in an accident, since the shattered glass from the sidelites and backlites is unlikely to do much damage to the occupants of the vehicle. Another advantage of tempered glass is that it can be shattered with a sharp point, so that if you are trapped inside your car, you can break the side or rear windows easily and safely to escape.
Another major benefit of using stronger tempered automobile glass is to prevent your car windows from shattering under normal driving conditions. While a ride in a car seems pretty smooth these days, the constant vibration of the car over the roadway would mean that standard glass would not last very long. Driving over a manhole cover or a pothole in the road, or slamming the car door would break one or more windows. That's why tempered glass is the right choice!

Repairing and replacing Windshields

When it comes time to repair or replace your windshield, we evaluate a number of variables in order to determine whether it's more cost-effective to fix or replace it. Because of the lower price and convenience, repairs are typically chosen over replacements.

​It's possible that your car's windscreen will have to be replaced rather than repaired. If a replacement is required, we'll preserve the structural integrity of your windshield and automobile, and ensure that it has exceptional clarity. Windshield repair is our business and we're exceptional at it!

Repairing and replacing Car Windows

We use only the highest-quality materials for our windshield repair and replacement services. We remove the damaged vehicle window carefully and replace it with a new one following industry best practices. We do everything from replacing the rear window to passengers' windows to quarter windows.

Headlight Restoration and Repair

Harsh weather, such as rain, sun, and snow, may dull your headlights over time, making them appear unsightly and preventing them from working properly. Our headlight lens refurbishment procedure repairs cracks, chips, and discoloration without requiring the entire headlight to be replaced.

Commercial Fleet Care

Have multiple vehicles in your business? Paterson Windshield provides several auto services for fleets including windshield replacement and repair, auto glass protection, and a Windshield Protection Plan.

​Why choose Paterson Windshield?

​​The auto glass experts at Paterson Windshield have great expertise and substantial experience in replacing and repairing auto glass fast and affordably. We're efficient and we pass the savings on to our happy customers.

There's probably no auto glass repair that we haven't seen - we've been around the block and we know our business well! We're proud of providing a first class auto glass service at reasonable prices. 

If you need an auto glass repair or replacement, don't hesitate - call us now or use our contact form for a free quote. 
We make it our policy to ensure that our clients get the best auto glass repair or replacement at great prices for their wallet. Call us today!
We were blown away by the service we received from Paterson Windshield. We called them before we arrived, and they were ready for us right on time. 30 minutes later we were back on the road with a great quality windshield. Their technicians were excellent and knew what they were doing. We'll certainly use them again!
- George K., Woodland Park, NJ
We had a chip in our windshield for the longest time and were just ignoring it. A friend spotted it and recommended that we get it fixed. He suggested we call Paterson Windshield and we were so glad we did. It was so quick to get it fixed and the insurance covered the costs. Couldn't be happier and love the peace of mind we have driving with our repaired windshield - it's just like new!
- Andrea D., Clifton, NJ
Don't drive with that cracked or chipped windshield! It's not safe. Our auto glass experts are ready to repair or replace any cracked or broken windshield or car window. 
​Call us today!