Why Sunroof Repairs Are Important

A sunroof is a window that is mounted on the roof of vehicles. Many car owners love having a sunroof and being in Calgary, where we don’t get a lot of sunlight, but when we do, it is nice to roll down all our windows and open up the sunroof to soak up every last bit of Vitamin D we can get!

With a push of a button, this vehicle will make your car feel more luxurious and spacious, and having it open on beautiful days makes it that much more satisfying. Plus, it gives the vehicle a cool stylish look.

Although sunroofs make driving your car more enjoyable, people often forget that it does require maintenance, just like every other part of the car. Just like windows and windshields, the sunroof is also prone to rock chips, cracks and breakage. Ignoring these can lead to more significant problems. A few issues you can face are:

Leaking Roof
1. We don’t get a lot of rain in Calgary, but when we do, sometimes it can be heavy rain and sometimes it comes with hail. In these situations, every motorist is grateful that we have protection from the downpour. Sunroofs are designed to allow any falling water to drain through the corners and flow down drainage tubes. Any damages can cause these drains to become clogged, and when that happens, the water will build up and seep into the vehicle, which can potentially cause damage to the interior. (the water will typically pool on the floorboards/carpet in the front of the vehicle)
Mechanical Issues
1. Your sunroof may not completely close, respond correctly or only open halfway; this could be due to several things such as dirt or debris getting stuck in the motors or gears, a dead motor or damaged wires. If your sunroof fails to function even a little bit, it is important to get it looked at to identify the problem.
Not All Sunroofs Are Created Equal
1. Some manufacturers today are using Laminated glass for sunroofs, this is the same glass used for Windshields, but UNLIKE Windshields, you cannot repair a Rock Chip on a Sunroof as this glass moves & flexes when in motion.
2. Tempered Glass is much stronger than laminated, but the downfall is if one breaks, Glass can become jammed in the tracks & make the replacement of your sunroof much more costly. IF your sunroof explodes on you, DO NOT touch the sunroof button, close the inside cover and call us immediately.

If you ignore repairing your sunroof for too long, the damages can increase and can lead to more costly repairs in the future. A sunroof can double your costs from damage to internal components because of leaks to broken glass or blown motors. A sunroof can enhance the value of your vehicle, but if damaged, it can be completely useless. Bring your car to us. Our team of experts can take all the worry out of your day.

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How does the FREE Rock Chip Repair Program Work?

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Easy Auto Glass’s Free Rock Chip Repair Program Guidelines and Answers

In March of 2016 we became the 1^st Canadian Auto Glass company to provide FREE Rock Chip Repairs on any installed windshield done at our location in store.

It’s that Easy! There are NO timelines or limited time specials you, as our customer, need to be worried about. Phone and book in for an appointment for the repair and we will take care of the rest.

Once we have replaced your windshield in store, whether by customer pay or insurance company (not mobile installations) we will repair the rock chips for the life of the windshield if YOU (the customer) are the original owner and the windshield we (Easy Auto Glass) have installed. We record which brand of manufacturers windshield was used at time of installation. (Original Equipment, Original Equipment Equivalent)
The FREE Rock Chip Repair Program is NOT transferable to another individual or to be used as a selling tool if the vehicle is sold or traded in.
The FREE Rock Chip Repair Program DOES apply to immediate family members living in the same residence using the vehicle. (ie: spouse, children, etc.)

If we at Easy deem the rock chip is beyond repair ( structural integrity of the windshield ) or if the windshield is cracked, we DO have the right to cease any further repairs on the windshield. We will attempt every course of action to save the windshield but at a certain point in time there is only so much our trained technicians can do. Customer safety is the 1^st
If the windshield is changed by another company, such as a body shop, dealership, hail repair company, the FREE Rock Chip Repair program ceases to be offered on said vehicle.
We provide at time of pick up the EASY Rock Chip Repair Stickers. Once you get a rock chip, cover the rock chip on the OUTSIDE of the windshield, like you would a band aid on a cut, to keep the dirt and moisture out of the chip. Water and dirt getting into the chip itself can alter how the repair structurally turns out and for clarity. If you don’t have EASY Stickers than Scotch tape or clear packaging tape will do in a pinch.

The program speaks for itself. We’re doing our part to keep the windshield in your vehicle as long as we can, and we all know that can be challenging living in Calgary. Thousands of customers whether it’s their personal vehicle or fleet companies, use the FREE Rock Chip Program.

We’ve done the hard work so now it’s up to you to come back to see us, and why wouldn’t you?

The repairs are FREE!