Driver side window replacement

Typically from start to finish a Driver side window Replacement can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 1.5 hours.

This will depend on a couple different factors:

1. The complexity taking apart the door panel. German vehicles are usually more complex with the finish hiding lots of screws and having more complicated wiring. even when the panel is off sometimes german vehicles will have rivets instead of screws which will require drilling them out taking more time.

2. The access that the manufacturer provided to get inside the door. This can affect fitting the new glass and how long it takes to vacuums out glass inside the door frame. our job is to leave no glass left anywhere inside the door.

3. Is it the front driver side window or the rear driver side window? In most cases the rear windows are more difficult to fit and require more parts to be disassembled for fitment of the new glass.

4. The mechanism that holds the car window in place. I've seen it all and sometimes its as simple as fitting the new glass in and screwing it on to an intricate design where there are multiple moving parts that all need to be fit at the same time. 

Broken Side Window Of Your Car? Here's What To Do

• Take pictures of the damage, including where it happened if you’re away from home. If this is a possible attempted theft or vandalism, pictures are an asset for the police and your insurance company. Be sure to assess your vehicle for any other damage, write down what time you found the damage, the address of the location, and any other pieces of information that may be useful in your case.

• If you suspect this is a crime, report the incident to the police as soon as possible. This process has evolved since the pandemic with online reporting services now available. If you can, it’s best to avoid driving your vehicle with a broken or shattered side window. If you must drive your car to an auto glass repair shop or home in the meantime, we recommend avoiding busy highways and roads. Try to find an alternative route through quiet residential communities and streets with low speed limits.

• Store the car in a safe place until you can get it fixed. Leaving your car parked on the side of the road or somewhere public with no protection is an invitation for car thieves to easily break in. If you don’t have a garage, ask a friend or family member if you could temporarily store your vehicle in their garage or seek a temporary storage unit. While it may be an extra expense, it’s worth it as a stolen car is much more of a headache to deal with than a temporary cost.

• Some car owners will attempt to cover the broken side window with a tarp or plastic covering, but this is a serious safety concern. Driving with a broken or shattered side mirror is extremely dangerous and leaves you vulnerable to serious injury in a collision.

Furthermore, a tarp or other cover can fly off while you’re driving and land on another vehicle’s windshield, impairing their vision of the road and risking an accident. Driving with a broken or shattered side window is a traffic violation and can result in a fine.

• Schedule a replacement with Auto Door Glass Pros right away. Auto Door Glass Pros specializes in all auto glass repair and replacement. Our services are not limited to broken or shattered glass – we can also repair your side window if the window motor or regulator has stopped working.

When you go for a side window replacement, the technician will:

• 1. Carefully inspect the damage

  2. Remove the door panel to access the remaining glass

  3. Vacuum any debris and glass from the vehicle

  4. Insert a brand new side window

  5. Test the regulator to ensure the window functions properly

  6. Replace the door panel

  7. Vacuum all of the glass out of your vehicle