A broken car window leaves you with glass in the seat, a door you cannot lock and a car open to the weather. Impex Auto Glass handles car window replacement for door and side glass on cars, SUVs, vans and trucks. Our certified technicians can replace the window at your home, your office or wherever the vehicle is parked, or you can visit our drive-in shop in Greensboro. Impex has 48 technicians placed within 40 miles of every town we serve.
- Door and side glass after a break-in or a stone
- About 30 to 60 minutes in most cases
- Drive away right after
When a Side Window Needs Replacing
If your side window is cracked, shattered or will not roll up or down properly, it likely needs to be replaced. Even a small crack can weaken the glass and should be looked at by a professional technician.
Break-Ins and Shattered Door Glass
Most door glass is tempered, so a break-in or a hard knock turns it into thousands of small pieces. Some of that glass falls inside the door, where it can rattle and jam the new window if it is left behind. Before you call, take photos of the damage for your insurer and, after a break-in, for the police report.
Window Off Track or Stuck
A window that drops into the door, tilts or will not close can crack under the strain. If the glass is damaged, replacement brings the window back. Tell us what the window is doing when you ask for a quote, so the technician arrives prepared.
Our Side Window Replacement Process
Door Panel Removal and Glass Cleanup
The technician removes the inside door panel, clears the broken glass out of the door and the cabin, and checks the opening so nothing is left to scratch or jam the new glass.
New Glass Fitted and Tested
The new glass, checked against your VIN before the visit, is fitted to the window mechanism, run up and down, and the door panel goes back on.
30 to 60 Minutes, Drive Right Away
Most side window replacements take about 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the vehicle and the extent of the damage. Unlike a windshield, which needs adhesive cure time, a side window lets you drive the vehicle as soon as the work is done.
Get a car window quote
Send the car and the damage. We check the glass against your VIN and contact you with an all-inclusive quote.
Tinted and Privacy Glass
Many SUVs, vans and pickups leave the factory with darker privacy glass behind the front doors. That shade is in the glass itself, and the VIN check is how we match it. Film tint added after purchase is different: it comes off with the broken glass and is not part of the replacement window.
NC Tint Limits (G.S. 20-127)
If you plan to re-tint the new window, North Carolina sets the limits. Side and rear windows must let through at least 35 percent of light, with a meter reading over 32 percent presumed to comply, and reflectance of 20 percent or less. Multipurpose vehicles such as minivans and pickups are exempt behind the driver. Since December 1, 2025, tint is no longer checked at the NC safety inspection, but the limits still apply on the road.
Insurance for Side Windows
Most comprehensive auto insurance policies cover side window damage, including glass broken in a break-in. We work directly with all major insurance providers to keep the process quick. Your deductible depends on your policy; our auto glass insurance guide explains how claims work.
Shop or Mobile Car Window Replacement
Visit our Greensboro shop, or book mobile service; in Charlotte and other towns away from Greensboro, a local technician comes to you. Other glass damaged too? See back glass replacement or the full auto glass replacement guide.
Free quote
Cracked or broken glass? Get a price for your car in a few minutes.
Questions
Questions people ask
Is a side window repair or replacement?
Almost always replacement. Most side glass is tempered and breaks into small pieces, so there is nothing to repair once it cracks or shatters.
How long does a side window replacement take?
Most take about 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the vehicle and the damage, and you can drive right away.
Do you come to me?
Yes. Impex Auto Glass offers mobile service, so our certified technicians can replace your side window at your home, office or wherever your vehicle is.
Is ADAS calibration needed after a side window replacement?
In most cases, no. Calibration is typically needed after a windshield replacement, but our technicians check your vehicle’s safety systems to make sure everything works properly.
Will insurance cover my side window?
Most comprehensive policies cover side window damage. We work directly with all major insurance providers.
Still deciding?
Talk it through with the shop, or send the quote form and we call you back.
Our services
Other glass and calibration services
Windshield Repair
Chips and short cracks filled before they spread.See Windshield Repair
Windshield Replacement
New glass matched to your VIN, with camera calibration when needed.See Windshield Replacement
Auto Glass Replacement
Every window on your vehicle, from windshield to back glass.See Auto Glass Replacement
Back Glass Replacement
Rear glass replaced and the defroster reconnected and tested.See Back Glass Replacement
ADAS Camera Calibration
The windshield camera aimed again after new glass.See ADAS Camera Calibration
ADAS Radar Calibration
Front radar aimed after bumper, grille or front-end work.See ADAS Radar Calibration
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What our customers say
I went in for a chip repair. The staff, from the front desk to the repair men, were welcoming, upbeat, friendly and could answer all of my questions. Would highly recommend!
TaylorSeptember 2025
Prices are Great and technicians are very kind and professional! I use Implex every time for myself and for the company where I work.
DouglasOctober 2025
Service was speedy and friendly. Highly recommend!
SarahOctober 2025