Sonny Craven
08-10-2017, 11:27 AM
Auto Glass Installation
Over the years, I've saved time and effort by consulting Villagers' experiences on most contractors and repair work. So, I'm paying it forward with my unsolicited personal testimonial.
I recently had to have my late model Honda SUV front windshield glass replaced, but wanted only the best in the area. I had a bad experience years ago in Colorado when one company tried to use an export glass part described as "OEM" but in fact, was inferior. Telephone poles looked wavy and a sideways glance would reveal purple fringing. My insurance, USAA, did the right thing, but not before this national franchise installer they used went through three replacements. Finally, I insisted on a PPG OEG replacement.
And, yes, as a Virgo and 30-year Army guy, I'm picky. I don't want to use the big company many insurance companies use by default, a sloppy installation with torn seals, excess sealant on the car, and I want a glass without problems, that looks and fits like the original.
I called my favorite, trusted body shop manager, Mark Hyland, Bill Bryan Chrysler-Jeep, to ask who does his dealer new car glass replacement. He said he uses Big John's Customs, which are are expert and high quality. Big John's Customs, 703 Thomas Avenue, Suite 104, Leesburg, (352) 787-1113. They HAVE to get it right.
The team of Lonnie, Mandy and John understand what it takes to satisfy Villagers' discriminating standards. I had to work with USAA who uses Safelight as their contractor, but if you insist on your own installer, they will grant your request, as long as it is reasonable and falls within certain normal parameters.
John does most of his work at the residence your car is garaged, and is very professional and careful. Careful is the watchword. He had a piece of glass that met or exceeded my Honda original glass and with 12 years experience, went to work under my eagle-eye inspection, which he understood derived from me being snake-bitten by the national chain I described earlier.
I recommend him highly for any of your auto glass work. After installation, he cleaned up the area of his installation and the car windshield looks as if it hasn't been touched from the factory install.
Lastly, as I was talking to my insurance company by cell phone-linked car speaker telling them I wanted to use my own installer, a panel truck from the very national auto glass company I didn't want appeared beside me as I slowed to stop at a red light on 466A near Colony Shopping Center, and blew through the red light. Irony or a fateful incident?
Over the years, I've saved time and effort by consulting Villagers' experiences on most contractors and repair work. So, I'm paying it forward with my unsolicited personal testimonial.
I recently had to have my late model Honda SUV front windshield glass replaced, but wanted only the best in the area. I had a bad experience years ago in Colorado when one company tried to use an export glass part described as "OEM" but in fact, was inferior. Telephone poles looked wavy and a sideways glance would reveal purple fringing. My insurance, USAA, did the right thing, but not before this national franchise installer they used went through three replacements. Finally, I insisted on a PPG OEG replacement.
And, yes, as a Virgo and 30-year Army guy, I'm picky. I don't want to use the big company many insurance companies use by default, a sloppy installation with torn seals, excess sealant on the car, and I want a glass without problems, that looks and fits like the original.
I called my favorite, trusted body shop manager, Mark Hyland, Bill Bryan Chrysler-Jeep, to ask who does his dealer new car glass replacement. He said he uses Big John's Customs, which are are expert and high quality. Big John's Customs, 703 Thomas Avenue, Suite 104, Leesburg, (352) 787-1113. They HAVE to get it right.
The team of Lonnie, Mandy and John understand what it takes to satisfy Villagers' discriminating standards. I had to work with USAA who uses Safelight as their contractor, but if you insist on your own installer, they will grant your request, as long as it is reasonable and falls within certain normal parameters.
John does most of his work at the residence your car is garaged, and is very professional and careful. Careful is the watchword. He had a piece of glass that met or exceeded my Honda original glass and with 12 years experience, went to work under my eagle-eye inspection, which he understood derived from me being snake-bitten by the national chain I described earlier.
I recommend him highly for any of your auto glass work. After installation, he cleaned up the area of his installation and the car windshield looks as if it hasn't been touched from the factory install.
Lastly, as I was talking to my insurance company by cell phone-linked car speaker telling them I wanted to use my own installer, a panel truck from the very national auto glass company I didn't want appeared beside me as I slowed to stop at a red light on 466A near Colony Shopping Center, and blew through the red light. Irony or a fateful incident?