Located in the dynamic center of Oakville, Speers Auto Glass is known for delivering fast, friendly, and trustworthy windshield repair. As a locally established business, they’re intimately familiar with the challenges Oakville drivers face—from rock chips along the QEW to cracks triggered by sudden weather shifts near the lake. Their local knowledge allows them to provide targeted, effective repairs suited to the area’s unique conditions.
At Speers Auto Glass, the focus is always on safety and precision. Using high-quality resins and the latest tools, their technicians fix small cracks and chips before they become big problems. The repairs are quick—often taking less than an hour—but never rushed, and every job is done with the highest level of care and expertise across all vehicle types.
Oakville residents appreciate the personalized care that Speers delivers. You’re not just another customer—you’re a part of the community. Whether you stop by the shop or arrange for mobile service, the team is ready to guide you through your repair options, assist with insurance claims, and provide service where and when you need it.
With a strong dedication to customer satisfaction and a deep connection to the Oakville community, Speers Auto Glass remains the go-to choice for windshield repair. Don’t let that chip become a crack—trust the professionals at Speers for honest, high-quality service that keeps you safely on the road.
When a windshield is damaged, the first instinct may be to replace it entirely. However, opting for repair over replacement can substantially reduce waste. A typical windshield is made up of layers of glass and plastic which are not easily separated for recycling purposes. Consequently, discarded windshields contribute significantly to landfill waste. By repairing instead of replacing, we prevent intact materials from becoming environmental pollutants, thus conserving the raw materials and energy that would otherwise be expended in manufacturing a new windshield.
The production of a new windshield requires not only glass but also various natural resources such as silica sand, soda ash, dolomite, and limestone. These resources undergo a high-energy process to create the glass used in automotive windshields. Repairing an existing piece of glass circumvents this entire manufacturing process, saving these precious resources and reducing the carbon footprint associated with extraction and processing activities. Moreover, windshield repairs typically require minimal materials like resin, which have a much lower environmental impact compared to creating new glass.
Energy conservation is another significant benefit of choosing repair over replacement. The production process for a single new windshield involves melting down raw materials at extremely high temperatures—a procedure that consumes vast amounts of energy. Furthermore, transporting the heavy glass from factory to installation centers adds to overall fuel consumption and emissions. In contrast, repairing a windshield can usually be done on-site with portable tools that require minimal energy usage.
Every stage in the life cycle of a windshield—from material extraction through manufacturing to transportation—contributes greenhouse gases (GHGs) to the atmosphere. By extending the life span of an existing windshield through repair work instead of opting for a new product, these GHG emissions are markedly reduced. This direct reduction in carbon footprint contributes positively towards combating climate change by mitigating one's personal or corporate emission levels linked with vehicular maintenance.
Vehicles with a more vertical windshield are usually at a higher risk of chips. The steep angle allows debris to strike the glass directly, rather than glancing off. Larger vehicles like buses and trucks often have this type of windshield design, making them more susceptible to damage from road debris.
Frequent highway travel also increases the likelihood of windshield chips. Cars that regularly drive at high speeds encounter more airborne particles, which can result in chips when they impact the windshield. Vehicles such as sports cars or sedans that spend a lot of time on highways may experience this issue more often.
Construction vehicles are particularly prone to windshield damage due to their close proximity to loose materials and heavy machinery that can project rocks or gravel. Their constant operation in rugged environments makes them much more likely to suffer from chipped windshields.
Similarly, off-road vehicles designed for rough terrain are at high risk for windshield chips. These include jeeps and ATVs which commonly traverse gravel paths where flying debris is common. Moreover, these vehicles' adventurous use means they're frequently exposed to vegetation and unpredictable terrain that can lead to windshield impacts.
The sheer mileage commercial trucks cover means they're often victims of windshield chips. Long-haul truckers constantly face the threat of flying debris from other vehicles or the road itself, compounded by their expansive windshields which present a larger target area for potential impacts.
Vehicles frequently driven in rural areas with gravel roads or near construction sites where loose stones are common have an increased chance of sustaining windshield damage. This includes not just those involved in construction but any vehicle regularly passing through such zones.
Lastly, aerodynamics play a role; sports cars with low profiles might be designed to slice through air efficiently, but this same design can funnel debris towards the middle of the windshield at speed, increasing chip risks compared to taller vehicles where airflow lifts debris over the roofline.
Yes, if it's small (typically under 6 inches), not in the driver's line of sight, and hasn't spread.
Usually up to 6 inches for cracks and 1 inch for chips, depending on the location and depth.
Temporary fixes like clear nail polish or tape can minimize appearance but don't actually repair the damage.