It is no great secret that new technologies and innovations tend to cost more when replacement and repair of components is needed. The length of time it takes for any industry to catch up to these initial repair and replacement costs can vary greatly. Take auto glass for example.  It took nearly a hundred years from the first windshield until  reasonably discounted auto glass repair shops became commonplace in the market. Even well after standard windshield replacement was an easy to understand process drivers continued to pay hefty mark ups and outrageous labor fees when going to a dealership with auto glass issues.

By the 80’s discount auto glass services were on their way to being more regular.  Standard, non dealership, auto body shops offered glass replacement and repair services fairly regularly in most areas. While accessibility flourished and prices dropped compared to a hefty dealer mark up, they still hadn’t hit a point to be sufficiently called “discount” for a wide variety of drivers.

The demand for tinted windows and specialty glass components fueled the need for glass only specialty shops. Auto glass specialty shops paved the way for the modern auto glass market to flourish from the early 90’s up to the modern age of windshield repair.

These days, discount auto glass shops are relatively commonplace. From window tinting to full replacement and repair services a devoted motorist can find auto glass services that match their budget. Dealerships and general auto shops can still charge exorbitant prices, but specialty glass shops offer a wide range of discounts and rates. New installations, repairs, modifications and replacements are all available with at deep discount. More recently, mobile auto glass repair services have become very common saving customers even more time and money on a wide range of auto glass services.