Windshield replacement
Short answer: Faith Auto Glass replaces windshields at its Dallas shop with fresh urethane and new moldings, estimating about an hour of labor plus a drive-away cure time. Cars with windshield cameras also need recalibration, which the shop’s pages do not address[1][4].
What does the shop say about windshield jobs?
Faith Auto Glass headlines its windshield page “Same-Day Windshield Replacement at Our Dallas Shop” and says same-day appointments “are often available when you call early in the day”[1]. It describes removing the damaged windshield “without disturbing the surrounding paint or trim”, setting the new glass “with fresh urethane adhesive and new moldings and clips where needed”, and building in a safe drive-away cure time[1]. In its own FAQ, it puts most replacements at “about an hour of hands-on labor, plus a short safe-drive-away cure time”[1].
How is the price set?
The shop does not publish a flat rate. It says price depends on “your vehicle’s make and model, the size and shape of the glass, and any built-in features like rain-sensing wipers or a heated wiper area”, and that the total “is often cheaper than their insurance deductible”[1]. Research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gives a sense of the range: a simple windshield replacement “can cost as little as $250”, but vehicles with front crash prevention were much more likely to have glass claims of $1,000 or more, much of it likely due to calibration[2].
When is the car safe to drive?
A windshield is bonded to the body with urethane, and the bond has to reach strength before the car moves. The Auto Glass Safety Council calls the wait the minimum drive-away time, and says it varies “by the type and brand of adhesive used, the atmospheric conditions at the time of replacement and many other factors”[3]. Under the Automotive Glass Replacement Safety Standard (AGRSS), the installer should tell you the time and the car should stay put until it has passed[3]. The shop says it will “let you know exactly how long to wait before driving”[1].
What about cameras and lane-keeping?
Many newer cars carry a forward camera behind the windshield for automatic emergency braking and lane departure warning. The Auto Glass Safety Council says these components “must be recalibrated” after a replacement, and that if the camera aim is off by one degree, the system is off by about 8 feet at 100 feet[4]. IIHS surveyed nearly 500 owners about repairs to these systems. About two-thirds of those whose repairs involved a windshield replacement reported problems with the technology afterwards[2]. Faith Auto Glass’s pages do not say whether calibration is done in-house or sent out; ask who does it and whether you get a printed result.
What should a driver check afterwards?
- The drive-away time you were given, and that you waited it out.
- Moldings sit flat and even, with no gaps at the top corners where wind noise starts.
- The mirror, rain sensor and any camera cover are back on, and dashboard warnings are clear[4].
- The glass carries a manufacturer’s mark with a DOT code, the sign that it is certified under FMVSS 205[5].
- Leaks or wind noise later are covered by the shop’s lifetime labor warranty, by its own account[6]; see the warranty entry.
When is a repair enough?
The shop says it will “always shoot you straight on whether you need windshield replacement or windshield repair”, and that “sometimes a small crack can be contained, but the integrity of the auto glass may not be up to standards”[7]. Damage in the driver’s line of sight, cracks that reach the edge, and chips that have spread in Texas heat or after a hailstorm usually push the choice toward replacement. For hail-specific damage see hail and windshields.
Citations
- ^ a b c d e f Same-Day Windshield Replacement at Our Dallas Shop. Faith Auto Glass (faithautoglassdallas.com). Seen 9 November 2026.
- ^ a b Crash avoidance features improve safety but complicate repairs. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Seen 9 November 2026.
- ^ a b Minimum Drive-Away Times. Auto Glass Safety Council (SafeWindshields.org). Seen 9 November 2026.
- ^ a b c Understanding the Importance of Calibration: What are the Facts?. Auto Glass Safety Council. Seen 9 November 2026.
- ^ 49 CFR 571.205, Standard No. 205: Glazing materials. Electronic Code of Federal Regulations. Seen 9 November 2026.
- ^ Faith Auto Glass Warranty. Faith Auto Glass (faithautoglassdallas.com). Seen 9 November 2026.
- ^ Faith Auto Glass Dallas: Windshield Replacement & Auto Glass Repair (home page). Faith Auto Glass (faithautoglassdallas.com). Seen 9 November 2026.
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Reader questions
How long does a windshield replacement take at Faith Auto Glass?
About an hour of hands-on work plus a drive-away cure time, by the shop’s estimate.
Does my car need camera calibration after a new windshield?
If a camera is mounted on the windshield, vehicle makers call for recalibration after it is removed from its bracket.
Does Faith Auto Glass post windshield prices?
No. It quotes by vehicle, by phone or through its free-estimate form.