Gerber Collision & Glass Windshield Repair Review

Areas Served

Gerber Collision & Glass offers windshield and auto body repair services in 27 states nationwide--and in many states where the company does business, it has multiple locations locations in major cities. You can find the location nearest you by entering your address or ZIP code into the company's locator tool online. You can also click on your state to view a complete list of all Gerber Collision & Glass locations in your state.

If you live within one of its service areas, Gerber Collision & Glass will come to you to repair or your replace your windshield, saving you time and hassle. It can come to your home, office or anywhere else that's convenient for you. Free mobile glass service is typical of the top windshield repair companies, so it's nice to see that Gerber Collision & Glass offers it. But if you require more extensive auto body repair, you'll have to visit one of its locations where it has the necessary tools to do the work.

Services

Gerber Collision & Glass does a lot of work on front windshields, but it also tackles chips and cracks in rear and side windows, including quarter and vent windows. It doesn't mention sunroofs, but this is not an unusual omission for a windshield repair company. It will always attempt a repair first because this is more cost-effective and efficient, but it can do a full window or windshield replacement when necessary.

What sets this company apart from the other top windshield repair companies is that it also does auto body work. So if your vehicle is damaged in the same incident that chipped or cracked your windshield, Gerber Collision & Glass is an excellent company to turn to. It can fix dents, hail damage, paint scratches and even frame straightening. Almost no other windshield repair company provides auto body services this comprehensive.

Time

Gerber Collision & Glass gives you the option to schedule an appointment by phone or online at any time of the day or night. It can often perform the repairs the same day, though that depends on when you notify the company of your issue, how busy it is and how badly your vehicle is damaged. If you need to reschedule your appointment for any reason, you can do so by contacting the company.

Most windshield repairs take a half hour or less, but if your windshield is severely damaged, it could take a little longer. Gerber Collision & Glass uses an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) adhesive, which typically cures within an hour, so you won't have a long wait before you can safely drive your vehicle again. This is on par with the best windshield repair companies.

Cost

Your insurance company will most likely cover the costs of windshield repairs and Gerber Collision & Glass can bill your insurance provider directly, saving you the trouble of filing the claim yourself. Not all windshield repair companies do this and this convenience should not be overlooked. If you do have to pay for the service out of your own pocket, you can fill out Gerber Collision & Glass's online quote tool to get an estimate. This transparency is uncommon in this industry and it's useful if you're trying to choose between multiple companies.

All of Gerber Collision & Glass's repairs are backed by a lifetime warranty for as long as you own the vehicle. Some other windshield repair companies only warranty their fixes for a year, so a lifetime warranty places Gerber Collision & Glass among the top names in the industry. You probably won't have to worry about needing to use yours, though, because most users don't run into any issues once their windshield has been repaired or replaced.